Month: July 2025


  • Test & Review: Hoka Clifton 10

    A full ten years ago, the Clifton arrived as Hoka’s first everyday road shoe to disrupt the market. Its oversized midsoles, pillowy softness, and curved geometry felt alien but worked so well that competitors soon adopted the innovations. Today, Hoka refines rather than reinvents, focusing on perfecting comfort, protection, and guided transitions rather than raw…

  • Master Your Recovery: How to Come Back Stronger After Every Ultra

    Master your recovery. Whether you’re finishing a 50km ultra or grinding through mile 90 of a 100-miler, recovery isn’t just what happens after the race, it’s what prepares you for the next one. Yet most people treat recovery like an afterthought…until burnout, injury, or total mental fatigue forces them to stop. With this guide, I…

  • Mental Training for Ultra Running: How to Build Resilience and Go the Distance

    Ultra running isn’t just about logging miles; it’s about mastering your mindset with mental training. As races get tougher and distances stretch longer, mental resilience has become just as crucial as physical conditioning. Whether you’re prepping for your first ultramarathon, aiming for a top finish in a 100-mile race or taking on a life changing…

  • The Silent Mile: Depression after a DNF in an ultramarathon race?

    When I reflect on my own recent first DNF at the UTS 100km, the reality of post-race depression hit me with a force I never anticipated. I’d always kind of dismissed the idea, how could not finishing a race possibly leave such a mark? But after succumbing to heat exhaustion 20 hours deep into a…