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Ultra Tip Tuesday #5: The Importance of Pacing Ultras

Ultra Tip Tuesday #5: The Importance of Pacing Ultras

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This week, we’re talking pacing — the skill that separates finishers from faders. Whether you’re running a 50K or a 100-miler, smart pacing protects your body from bonking, inflammation, and breakdown.

We dive into the science behind restraint:

  • Glycogen depletion and why fat-burning isn’t enough

  • Cardiac drift and rising effort over time

  • Muscle fatigue, form collapse, and injury risk

  • Gut shutdown when blood flow prioritises your legs over digestion

  • Why walking early climbs can save your race later

Plus: the talk test, segment thinking, and why patience is power.


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