Training advice, race strategies and practical insights to help you run smarter, stronger and more consistently — written by Brennan and Kat Townshend.
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Why fell racing remains the rawest contest in endurance sport — climbs, reckless descents, navigation and a culture of flapjack, handshakes and honest competition.
Read Article →How to earn Running Stones, get through the lottery, and build the engine, strength and terrain skill for the 60km UTMB World Series 50K final in Chamonix.
Read Article →Every distance broken down — terrain, shoes, kit, fuelling and pacing for the UK's most technical UTMB World Series race, from coaches who have raced and won here.
Read Article →Coach Kat's first-timer guide to running around Windermere — mindset, nutrition, kit, and ten hard-earned lessons from her own Lap in storm-force conditions.
Read Article →Carbohydrate targets, hydration, real food strategies and an hour-by-hour race plan — using The Lap as a real-world example. Drawing on the work of Jeukendrup, McGregor, Mitchell and others.
Read Article →Coach Kat explores gels versus real food, shares six homemade fuel pouch recipes, and explains why she found the answer while feeding her children.
Read Article →Expert coaching and bespoke training plans for trail, fell and ultra runners worldwide — from first-timers to competitive athletes.
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