It’s been a while since I last shared a spreadsheet to the world, today I’m changing that. I put this one together to help me experiment with recipes, adjusting ingredients to see how they affect both the nutritional breakdown and the cost per serving. My obsession with tracking carbs (and now protein) often has me … Read more
In a previous post about training tools, I mentioned using an Annual Training Plan spreadsheet to organise my running events and workouts for the year. I’m excited to share this tool with you! This post will provide you with the spreadsheet template and explain how I use it to plan out my training and events … Read more
Distance amplifies the importance of hydration. While a quick jog allows room for post-run rehydration, longer runs build a cumulative deficit that can wreak havoc. Dehydration hinders performance, but overhydration carries its own set of risks. My hydration journey, riddled with mishaps and conflicting advice, led me to a crucial revelation: understanding my sweat rate. … Read more
Nutrition is the key to ultramarathon race day success. Gastrointestinal distress accounts for 35% of DNFs and up to 50% of all runners experience it during prolonged exercise. Therefore it is important to place a high emphasis on getting it right. As part of my training for my 100 mile race I have been focusing … Read more
I enjoy the planning element of running an ultra. As I was working on my planning spreadsheet for the upcoming kMR Ultra I thought that others might find it helpful. So I’ve decided to quickly type out this post that outlines my plans for race day for the kunanyi Mountain Run Ultra which is taking … Read more