Fuelling long runs and ultramarathons doesn’t need to be complicated. This guide breaks down a simple, science‑backed system to help you stay energised, avoid GI issues, and fuel confidently on race day.

The UK ultra and mountain running world was hit with major news today: Ourea Events has ceased trading, placing all of their 2026 events — including the iconic Dragon’s Back Race — into uncertainty. For many runners, this is more than a cancelled race. It’s the loss of a cultural cornerstone in British endurance sport. As an ultra running coach, and as someone with friends who were due to take on the Northern Traverse this month, I want to break down what’s happened, what Our

Ultra Running Tips Your first few races can be one of the most exciting — and steepest learning experiences — you’ll ever have as a runner. The truth is, most first‑time runners make the same handful of mistakes. And those mistakes can turn a fun race into a real struggle, or even stop you from finishing. In this guide, I’m breaking down the five biggest mistakes new runners make , whether you’re training for your first marathon, trail race, or ultra. More importantly, I’ll s

A couple of weeks ago, a small group of us headed back down to Cornwall for the UTMB Arc of Attrition weekend, with a few clear objectives in mind: Have fun (important) Crew Rob in the Arc 100 For me, run the Arc 25 and finally complete the only section of the route I hadn’t yet raced Hang out with other type 2 fun people What followed was a weekend that reminded me exactly why the Arc of Attrition has the reputation it does: raw, wild, uncomfortable, and utterly memorable. T