By Georgie Islip, UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach Running downhill in a race like UTMB can be brutal. Abstract Downhill running presents unique neuromuscular and biomechanical challenges for ultrarunners, particularly in the eccentric control required to absorb impact forces required for downhill running. Isometric strength training, often overlooked in favour of dynamic resistance training, has demonstrated significant potential in improving tendon stiffness, joint stab

Ultra running is built around suffering, adaptation, problem solving and perseverance. Setbacks are not anomalies, they are actually part of the process of ultra running

Ultra running is built around suffering, adaptation, problem solving and perseverance. Setbacks are not anomalies, they are actually part of the process of ultra running

Recently, I created a brief Instagram reel focusing on the significance of consistency. I wanted to elaborate on this topic further here...

Georgie Islip, Run Coach, talks about training for the UTMB 2022 and the race itself.

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" Benjamin Franklin I know, I have written about mental strength before, but it is so...