Trail Running Blog by Coach Kristian Morgan
Pro training tips for ultra and trail runners.
Ultra Marathon Coach Blog Archive:
A complete collection of past posts, stories, interviews, and long-form updates.
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December 2025
- Dec 16, 2025 Marathon Training vs Ultra Marathon Training: What Actually Changes Dec 16, 2025
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November 2025
- Nov 28, 2025 Michael Wardian on Ultrarunning, Mindset, and Record-Breaking Runs Nov 28, 2025
- Nov 23, 2025 Podcast Episode 42 – Jenna Carroll’s Appalachian Trail Journey Nov 23, 2025
- Nov 9, 2025 Why Having a Race to Train For Keeps Ultramarathon Runners Motivated Nov 9, 2025
- Nov 4, 2025 Exchange Run Coaching for search engine optimisation (SEO) Nov 4, 2025
- Nov 3, 2025 The 10 Best Supplements for Ultra Marathon Runners: Boost Endurance and Recovery Nov 3, 2025
- Nov 2, 2025 🚀 The Ultra Coach's Hot Seat: The Top 10 Questions Every Ultra Runner is Asking in 2025 Nov 2, 2025
- Nov 1, 2025 Endurance Workouts For Ultra Runners Nov 1, 2025
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October 2025
- Oct 29, 2025 “Ultra Marathon Running: 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions (Answered by a Coach)” Oct 29, 2025
- Oct 18, 2025 Real Running Coach vs. AI Coach: Why the Human Touch Still Wins in Training Oct 18, 2025
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September 2025
- Sep 20, 2025 Post Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt Sep 20, 2025
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March 2025
- Mar 17, 2025 The Benefits of Uphill Running: Why Every Ultra Runner Should Train on Inclines Mar 17, 2025
- Mar 10, 2025 "The Secret to Ultra Marathon Success: Lessons from East African Runners and My Coaching Journey" Mar 10, 2025
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February 2025
- Feb 23, 2025 RECAP - Day 31 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 23, 2025
- Feb 21, 2025 RECAP - Day 30 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 21, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025 RECAP - Day 29 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 20, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025 Ultimate Guide to Ultra Marathon Training: Nutrition, Hydration, and Electrolyte Balance Feb 20, 2025
- Feb 19, 2025 RECAP - Day 28 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 19, 2025
- Feb 18, 2025 RECAP - Day 27 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 18, 2025
- Feb 17, 2025 RECAP - Day 26 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 17, 2025
- Feb 16, 2025 RECAP - Day 25 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 16, 2025
- Feb 14, 2025 RECAP - Day 24 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 14, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025 🌄 RECAP - Day 23 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️✨ Feb 13, 2025
- Feb 12, 2025 🌄 RECAP - Day 22 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️✨ Feb 12, 2025
- Feb 11, 2025 🌄 RECAP - Day 21 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️✨ Feb 11, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025 🌄 RECAP - Day 20 - 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt 🏃♂️ Feb 10, 2025
- Feb 9, 2025 🌄 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt - Day 19 Recap 🏃♂️ Feb 9, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025 🌄 2024 Appalachian Trail - Fastest Known Time Attempt - Day 18 Recap 🏃♂️ Feb 7, 2025
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January 2025
- Jan 19, 2025 Thailand North face 100 km 2025 Jan 19, 2025
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November 2024
- Nov 11, 2024 Why You Should Hire an Ultra Marathon Running Coach: Unlock Your Full Potential Nov 11, 2024
- Nov 8, 2024 5 Most Common Questions First-Time 100-Mile Runners Ask (And How to Answer Them) Nov 8, 2024
- Nov 7, 2024 How a Lactate Threshold Run Can Improve Your Running Fitness Nov 7, 2024
- Nov 4, 2024 10 Essential Tips for Foot Care During an Ultramarathon Nov 4, 2024
- Nov 3, 2024 The Science of Hydration: Fueling Your Ultra Marathon Success Nov 3, 2024
- Nov 2, 2024 Top Questions Asked by Ultra Runners in 2024 Nov 2, 2024
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October 2024
- Oct 31, 2024 Looking for an Ultra Marathon Coach: Why You Should Consider One Oct 31, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024 Life lessons in Running Oct 30, 2024
- Oct 21, 2024 "Every Hundred Miles: Discovering the Mile Markers of the Appalachian Trail" Oct 21, 2024
- Oct 20, 2024 More Than Skin Deep: The Emotional Weight of Change Oct 20, 2024
- Oct 19, 2024 My first marathon changed my life Oct 19, 2024
- Oct 18, 2024 Unlocking Endurance: The Power of Zone 2 Training for Runners Oct 18, 2024
- Oct 17, 2024 Unleash the beast within Oct 17, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024 Conquering Post-Hike Blues: Navigating the Emotional Descent After the Appalachian Trail Oct 16, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024 The devastation of Hurricane Helene. Oct 8, 2024
- Oct 6, 2024 Recover after 2000 mike run Oct 6, 2024
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July 2024
- Jul 19, 2024 Recap of day 9 on our Appalachian Trail FKT Jul 19, 2024
- Jul 11, 2024 Day 4 on the Appalachian Trail fastest known time attempt Jul 11, 2024
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May 2024
- May 2, 2024 Running on the AT May 2, 2024
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March 2024
- Mar 22, 2024 28 mile long run Mar 22, 2024
- Mar 21, 2024 Saw Wild bore Mar 21, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 15, 2024 Ultra Runner Glute Exercises Feb 15, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024 How to run 100 miles Feb 14, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024 Running your first 50k Feb 13, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024 10 Interesting Ultra Running Stories Feb 12, 2024
- Feb 3, 2024 Welcome to Ultrarunning Coach - Your Ultimate Resource for Expert Run Coaching Feb 3, 2024
- Feb 3, 2024 Benefits of a Trail Running Coach Feb 3, 2024
- Feb 2, 2024 The Most Important Running Advice Feb 2, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024 Should You Eat Breakfast Before You Run in the Morning? Feb 1, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024 What Should You Eat Before You Run? Feb 1, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024 Should Runners Always Eat Healthy? Feb 1, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 31, 2024 Tapering for an Ultra Marathon Jan 31, 2024
- Jan 30, 2024 10 Things You Didn't Know About Running a 100 Miler Jan 30, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024 The Vermont 100: A Test of Endurance and Scenic Beauty Jan 29, 2024
- Jan 28, 2024 Jan 28, 2024
- Jan 27, 2024 The Legendary Hardrock 100: A Test of Endurance and Resilience Jan 27, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024 The Hurt 100 Ultra: Conquering the Toughest Trails Jan 26, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024 The Leadville 100 Ultra Marathon Jan 26, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024 The Legendary Western States 100-Mile Ultra Marathon Jan 25, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024 How to avoid hitting the wall during a marathon or ultra Jan 24, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 Thailand North Face 100k 2024 Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 Top 10 100-Mile Ultra Marathons in the USA Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024 The Importance of Hydrating During an Ultra Marathon Jan 18, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024 Benefits of Yoga for Ultra Runners Jan 17, 2024
- Jan 16, 2024 Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine and Running Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 16, 2024 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run 50 miles per day? Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 15, 2024 The Benefits of Cold Water Baths for Ultra Runners Jan 15, 2024
- Jan 15, 2024 The Secrets of Ethiopian Running Endurance Jan 15, 2024
- Jan 14, 2024 Strengthening Your Feet for Ultra Running Jan 14, 2024
- Jan 13, 2024 Everything you need to know about choosing the best running shoes Jan 13, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Mental Side Of Ultra Running Jan 12, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024 Top Reasons to Hire an Ultra Running Coach Jan 11, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024 What not to expect during an ultra marathon Jan 10, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024 Strength Training for Ultra Runners Jan 10, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024 Top 5 Tips for Stretching for Runners Jan 10, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024 Top 5 Tips for Ultra Running Jan 10, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024 Everything you need to know about running with poles Jan 10, 2024
- Jan 9, 2024 Unraveling the Benefits of Ultra Marathon Running Jan 9, 2024
- Jan 8, 2024 Ice Bath, for Ultra runners Jan 8, 2024
- Jan 7, 2024 My first Ultra marathon Jan 7, 2024
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November 2023
- Nov 20, 2023 Spain, England, France, Thailand then America Nov 20, 2023
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September 2023
- Sep 23, 2023 How to look after your feet during an Ultra Marathon Sep 23, 2023
- Sep 18, 2023 New fastest known time southbound on the Appalachian Trail  Sep 18, 2023
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July 2023
- Jul 30, 2023 Actual Moose Photo Maine Jul 30, 2023
- Jul 29, 2023 Moose in Maine  Jul 29, 2023
- Jul 28, 2023 Chasing Dreams Jul 28, 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 9, 2023 The magic of the Ethiopian Runners and the Mountain Apr 9, 2023
- Apr 7, 2023 Here's what I learned after running a 100 mile Ultra Marathon Apr 7, 2023
- Apr 6, 2023 What goes on inside the mind of an ultra runner Apr 6, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 13, 2023 Online Running Coach Thailand Feb 13, 2023
- Feb 12, 2023 Ultra Running in the jungle of Thailand Feb 12, 2023
- Feb 11, 2023 Caffeine for ultrarunners Feb 11, 2023
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January 2023
- Jan 12, 2023 Strength training for Ultra Runner is Jan 12, 2023
- Jan 9, 2023 Trail running loop in Thailand Jan 9, 2023
- Jan 8, 2023 First long run in awhile Jan 8, 2023
- Jan 4, 2023 Running zone 1 and 2 Jan 4, 2023
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September 2022
- Sep 23, 2022 Have you got the endurance to cycle 1000 miles? Sep 23, 2022
- Sep 22, 2022 Long distance cycling (LDC) in France and Spain by Running Coach Sep 22, 2022
- Sep 20, 2022 Day 26 - 1,000 mile cycle across France 🇫🇷 + Spain Sep 20, 2022
- Sep 19, 2022 Day 25 - 1,000 mile cycle across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 19, 2022
- Sep 18, 2022 Day 24 - 1,000 mile cycle across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 18, 2022
- Sep 18, 2022 Day 24 - 1,000 mile cycle across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 18, 2022
- Sep 17, 2022 Day 24 - 1,000 mile cycle across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 17, 2022
- Sep 16, 2022 Day 23 - 1,000 mile cycle across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 16, 2022
- Sep 15, 2022 Day 22 - 1,000 mile cycling pilgrimage across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 15, 2022
- Sep 14, 2022 Day 21 - 1,000 mile cycling pilgrimage across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 14, 2022
- Sep 13, 2022 Day 20 - 1,000 mile cycling pilgrimage across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 13, 2022
- Sep 12, 2022 Day 19 - 1,000 mile cycling pilgrimage across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 12, 2022
- Sep 11, 2022 Day 18 - 1,000 mile cycling pilgrimage across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 11, 2022
- Sep 10, 2022 Day 17 - 1,000 mile cycling pilgrimage across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 10, 2022
- Sep 9, 2022 Day 16 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 9, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022 Day 15 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 8, 2022
- Sep 7, 2022 Day 14 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 7, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 Day 13 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 6, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 Day 12 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 6, 2022
- Sep 4, 2022 Day 11 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 4, 2022
- Sep 3, 2022 Day 10 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 3, 2022
- Sep 2, 2022 Day 9 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 2, 2022
- Sep 1, 2022 Day 8 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Sep 1, 2022
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August 2022
- Aug 31, 2022 Day 7 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Aug 31, 2022
- Aug 30, 2022 Day 6 - 1,000 miles cycling across France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Aug 30, 2022
- Aug 29, 2022 Day 5 - Cycling France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Aug 29, 2022
- Aug 28, 2022 Day 4 - Cycling France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Aug 28, 2022
- Aug 27, 2022 Day 3 - Cycling France 🇫🇷 + Spain 🇪🇸 Aug 27, 2022
- Aug 26, 2022 Day 2 - Cycling France and Spain Aug 26, 2022
- Aug 26, 2022 Day 1. Caen, France to Denia, Spain Aug 26, 2022
- Aug 26, 2022 Waiting to leave… Aug 26, 2022
- Aug 23, 2022 Meet Iceman aka “David Martin” Aug 23, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 Veronica Aug 20, 2022
- Aug 10, 2022 Today I had a conversation… Aug 10, 2022
- Aug 9, 2022 No photo just words Aug 9, 2022
- Aug 8, 2022 Another day Aug 8, 2022
- Aug 7, 2022 Not sure what to write tonight. Aug 7, 2022
- Aug 6, 2022 I feel like writing Aug 6, 2022
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January 2022
- Jan 2, 2022 Koh Rai Jan 2, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 31, 2021 50k Run in Koh Phagnan Dec 31, 2021
- Dec 29, 2021 Dude give me my flip flops back Dec 29, 2021
- Dec 28, 2021 Coconut oil massage Dec 28, 2021
- Dec 27, 2021 It’s not over when you think it is. Dec 27, 2021
- Dec 26, 2021 Christmas Day, Koh Phagnan Island Dec 26, 2021
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September 2021
- Sep 12, 2021 Adventures Sep 12, 2021
- Sep 11, 2021 Camper Van Abandoned Sep 11, 2021
- Sep 10, 2021 Alone in Scotts Cabin Sep 10, 2021
- Sep 5, 2021 Appalachian Trail day 30 Sep 5, 2021
- Sep 5, 2021 Appalachian Trail day 29 Sep 5, 2021
- Sep 5, 2021 Appalachian Trail day 28 Sep 5, 2021
- Sep 5, 2021 Appalachian Trail day 27 Sep 5, 2021
- Sep 5, 2021 Appalachian Trail day 26 Sep 5, 2021
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August 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 Appalachian Trail Day 25 Aug 30, 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 Appalachian Trail Day 24 Aug 30, 2021
- Aug 28, 2021 Appalachian Trail day 23 Aug 28, 2021
- Aug 27, 2021 Appalachian Trail Day 22 Aug 27, 2021
- Aug 27, 2021 Appalachian Trail Day 21 Aug 27, 2021
- Aug 25, 2021 To be or not to be… Aug 25, 2021
- Aug 25, 2021 You can achieve miracles Aug 25, 2021
- Aug 25, 2021 Haunted Pond Aug 25, 2021
- Aug 22, 2021 Legends Aug 22, 2021
- Aug 21, 2021 10 hours sleep Aug 21, 2021
- Aug 21, 2021 “See you later Dude” Aug 21, 2021
- Aug 19, 2021 MAHOOSUC NOTCH Aug 19, 2021
- Aug 18, 2021 It’s not the just about the trail… It’s the people you meet too. Aug 18, 2021
- Aug 16, 2021 A sad but happy day Aug 16, 2021
- Aug 15, 2021 What an Adventure Aug 15, 2021
- Aug 15, 2021 Time to say goodbye Aug 15, 2021
- Aug 14, 2021 Stealth Camping spot on Mt Pierce to The Perch shelter Aug 14, 2021
- Aug 13, 2021 Ethon pond shelter to a stealth camping spot on Mount Pierce Aug 13, 2021
- Aug 10, 2021 Eliza Brook shelter to Liberty springs campsite Aug 10, 2021
- Aug 9, 2021 Jeffers Brook shelter to Eliza Brook shelter Aug 9, 2021
- Aug 6, 2021 Back on The Appalachian Trail Aug 6, 2021
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May 2021
- May 28, 2021 How I've progressed with my training over the past 20 years May 28, 2021
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February 2021
- Feb 15, 2021 Base Camp Food supply meals for the Appalachian Trail FKT attempt Feb 15, 2021
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October 2020
- Oct 24, 2020 Hanging out with Ultra running friends Oct 24, 2020
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May 2020
- May 9, 2020 I woke up early today May 9, 2020
- May 8, 2020 Family May 8, 2020
- May 7, 2020 I got myself a camera (Canon m50) May 7, 2020
- May 5, 2020 Beer, friends and of course parents. May 5, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 16, 2020 Today was another good day Apr 16, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 5, 2020 2020 THAILAND North Face 100k Feb 5, 2020
- Feb 4, 2020 Run Coaching Client Race Report Feb 4, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 31, 2020 The day before the 100k ultra Marathon race. Jan 31, 2020
- Jan 19, 2020 Running the trails in Chamonix at UTMB Jan 19, 2020
- Jan 15, 2020 How to run your first 100 Mile UltraMarathon Jan 15, 2020
- Jan 14, 2020 Running coach Jan 14, 2020
- Jan 9, 2020 Running uphill Jan 9, 2020
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November 2019
- Nov 15, 2019 Rodopi Ultra Trail (ROUT) 100 mile Race 2019 Nov 15, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 9, 2019 Pulled my hip flexor in yoga Sep 9, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 7, 2019 The 100 mile wilderness Aug 7, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 19, 2019 Running on the Appalachian trail Jul 19, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 3, 2019 Runderwear saves my day during a 55 mile run on the Appalachian trail Jun 3, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 17, 2019 North Downs Way Ultra Training Run Mar 17, 2019
- Mar 10, 2019 Choosing to stop is different from quitting Mar 10, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 7, 2019 Lessons from yesterday Jan 7, 2019
- Jan 7, 2019 Find a flow with running Jan 7, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019 Welcome to the jungle Jan 3, 2019
- Jan 2, 2019 A storm is coming to the island Jan 2, 2019
- Jan 1, 2019 Back on the running track Jan 1, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 Eating with health in mind Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 30, 2018 Running on the Thailand North Face 100k Course Dec 30, 2018
- Dec 29, 2018 Discovering new places Dec 29, 2018
- Dec 27, 2018 Travelling to Thailand Dec 27, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 Rodopi Ultra Trail, 100 Miles | + 8000m | Greece Oct 23, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 26, 2018 10 Tips for Marathon Des Sables (MDS) Sep 26, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 6, 2018 Appalachian Trail World Record Aug 6, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 10, 2018 Olympus Mythical Trail, 100km | +6400m | Greece Jul 10, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 18, 2018 Bustard Express Ultra Marathon Austraila Mar 18, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 20, 2018 Chiang Mai Ultra Marathon Feb 20, 2018
- Feb 14, 2018 Fuel for an Ultra Marathon Feb 14, 2018
- Feb 9, 2018 Running in the Mountains of Thailand Feb 9, 2018
- Feb 8, 2018 Why Hire a Running Coach Feb 8, 2018
- Feb 4, 2018 Thailand North Face 100km | + 2600m | Very Hot Feb 4, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 28, 2018 Food for Ultra Runners Jan 28, 2018
- Jan 27, 2018 Importance of friendship Jan 27, 2018
- Jan 24, 2018 Heat Acclimatisation for Ultra Runners Jan 24, 2018
- Jan 16, 2018 Running helps connect our mind and bodies Jan 16, 2018
- Jan 16, 2018 Transgrancanaria 128km | +7500 | Gran Canaria Jan 16, 2018