The Perfect Marathon Week: Dos and Don’ts
April is unofficially the UK’s ‘Marathon Month’, with about 100,000 people expected to take on London, Brighton, Manchester, and countless other events. Long distance challenges are built through months of training, but the final week can make a huge difference. Here are the best marathon tips for the week before your big day. At Ultra […]
The Hardest Part Of Any Endurance Event
How to Achieve your Ultra Marathon Goals As part of our ‘Your Challenge, Your Story’ campaign, we’ve been asking participants what the most difficult part of an Ultra Challenge® is. The moment that almost stopped them from reaching their goals. The toughest barrier on route to the finish line. The overwhelming answer was a surprising […]
How to Build Your 2026 Ultra Challenge Calendar
Whether you are a seasoned Ultra Challenger looking for new adventure, or dreaming of your first endurance challenge, now is the perfect time to plan your 2026 Challenge Calendar! Taking on an Ultra Challenge becomes about so much more than event day itself. Use this guide to help you out! Step 1: What is Your […]
How to Balance Christmas and Staying Active
For those trying to stay active, or even train for an Ultra Challenge, Christmas if full of times where you’re faced with a decision – to get active, or not. The simple answer is: do whatever feels right for you and fits into your life. Young children, family caring duties, and even the Christmas cooking […]
Winter Tips & Tricks for the Outdoors
When the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, getting outside can feel tough, but winter can be the best season to build your fitness, strength, and routine. Here are eight lesser known, yet surprisingly effective, tips to help the Ultra Challenge® community stay consistent – tried and tested by the Ultra Challenge® team! […]
