Beyond the Trail: Running Advice & Experiences
Practical advice for trail runners and ultramarathon athletes, drawn from coaching, training and real-world endurance experience. Explore articles covering race preparation, nutrition, mountain running and the lessons learned from taking on some of the toughest challenges on the trails.
Speed Training for Trail Runners: Where to Start
Hill Training for Trail Runners: How to Climb Better.
How to Train for an Ultramarathon With a Full-Time Job
Do You Need an Ultra Running Coach? When 1:1 Coaching Actually Makes Sense
Beyond The Trail: Running Nutrition with Rachel White
The Art of Ultra Running
Ultra running is built on both structure and instinct. Training demands intelligent preparation, but racing asks something deeper of you. “Train Smart, Run Wild” is the philosophy that shapes how we coach our athletes, come and learn what that really means.
RPE vs Heart Rate for Trail Running: Why Perceived Effort Wins in the Mountains
When you're grinding up a 600 metre climb at 64km of a mountain ultra, your heart rate monitor might read 155 bpm: the same number it showed during your easy morning run last week. But your legs are screaming, your breathing is laboured, and you know these two efforts couldn't be more different. This disconnect is precisely why Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) becomes the superior training metric for trail and mountain running. This post is here to explain what RPE is, and why we use it as a metric for training.
10 Top Tips for First time Trail Runners
Running your first ultra is a powerful adventure.
The transition from marathon to ultra distance demands more than just adding miles. To ensure you arrive ready, here are 10 evidence-based tips for first-time UK ultra runners.
A New Step Forward: Restructuring Beyond Ultra Coaching
Beyond Ultra has restructured its coaching to better serve runners at every level. Whether you’re chasing your first trail race, looking for ongoing performance insights, or seeking fully personalized 1:1 coaching, our new Race Ready, Performance+, and Beyond Coaching plans provide tailored training, strength work, and expert guidance to help you reach your goals.
Couch to 50K: How to Train for Your First Ultramarathon
Thinking about running your first 50K ultramarathon? From building your endurance to choosing the right race, discover practical training advice, fuelling tips and strategies to help you go from couch to 50K with confidence.