Ultra-distance trail running is an endurance sport that requires athletes to cover long distances on varied terrain, often including steep climbs, technical descents, and challenging terrain. Preparing for such a grueling event requires not only cardiovascular fitness but also strength and muscular endurance. Strength training has been shown to be Read more
Whether you are running 50 or 100 km at the annual big friendly, we want you well prepared to have your best day this coming February. KISSFitness comes through the accumulation of time on feet. Follow these three steps in order to build your fitness. Start by maximising your training Read more
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now. Think of your training to Queenstown Marathon as this tree. There is no 12 week solution to this problem although 12 weeks is a start. Do you know what is better than 12 Read more
One of the questions that we get asked a lot is ‘What should my longest run be in the build up to race day?’ We figured now is a good time to answer that question. Unlike training for a half-marathon or marathon, athletes need not gradually extend their Weekly Long Read more
…well that sold out quick.Congrats if you got in. Good luck to all of those who are on the wait-list. Pre-amble-rambleI’ve been meaning to host an online ‘Field Manual for The Old Ghost Ultra’ for a while but then lock down happened, the world pretty much stopped and we cancelled Read more
We chat to Andy DuBois of Mile27 for the Trail and Ultra Coaches Corner.
Manic, unstructured and entertaining. Mostly for our SQUADFAM, from our Race-Week Facebook Live, here’s about an hour of ‘Tarawera chats’ including random guests and insight from ‘handsome’ Zac Marion (there are too many Ultra Zacs!) Available for download from Google Drive here. Note that SQUADcast Ep2 w/ Lucy Bartholomew is Read more
In the first half, don’t be an idiot. In the second half, don’t be a wimp. Wise words which I attempted to follow. Leading into the race, I was confident in my base endurance. The swimming and cycling had seen to that. The 5km TT one week before was a Read more
