Resources For Trail And Ultra Runners
The Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate on Endurance Performance
How does sodium bicarbonate impact endurance performance? We put it to the test in the Loughborough University lab.
Race, Recover, Repeat: The Unique Demands of Stage Racing
How Catalin prepared for Ultra Tour Monte Rosa and key learnings for stage racing.
The Evolution of UTMB Finish Times
Are the elites the only ones getting faster at UTMB? An analysis of finish times over the years.
Incline Treadmill Tests for Uphill Running Gains
Developing an ETT uphill treadmill testing protocol
A Team Approach to UTMB OCC Success
How Kristian Jones succeeded in securing a 6th place at the UTMB OCC 2024.
How To Cope When Races Don’t Go Well
What can runners do when faced with a disappointing race? Here's how to cope with bad results or a DNF.
How a Race Recce Boosts Ultra Performance & Key Tips
The benefits of a race recce and our top tips for organising yours.
Elevating Results: A Case Study in Team Support for Elite Trail Runners
How the Elite Trail Team multidisciplinary approach has supported athlete Chelsea Creak’s development in the 2023-2024 seasons.
Sweat & The Role of Sodium for Endurance Runners
Why are electrolytes important for endurance runners, particularly sodium?
Hydration and Performance in the Heat: What You Need to Know
What is the link between hydration levels, heat, and endurance performance?
Heat Mitigation Strategies For Endurance Runners
Latest scientific research around heat mitigation for endurance runners, from pre-race protocols to in-race cooling
Heat & Endurance Runners: The Impact of Heat on Athletic Performance
In our first blog in a series around heat and athletic performance, we ask: what is the reason for the benefits of heat acclimation/acclimatisation and how do you implement a heat acclimation/acclimatisation protocol?
From Lab to Trail: How to Maximise Potential with Running Physiology Tests
The ETT athletes have been doing running physiology tests at the Loughborough University lab, but what are the benefits of testing and what can we learn from the data?
Our top race nutrition Tips for ultra runners
Find out Rebecca Dent’s top tips for how to prepare your nutrition and hydration strategy for ultra running races
Online Psychological safety for athletes
How can athletes keep themselves safe psychologically when using social media? Get some tips from our team psychologist here.