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by Dr Andrew Murray.
Decent preparation will ensure you achieve your potential in Multi Day Events. It will also give you the best chance of avoiding medical problems and... read the full article >>

by Dr Andrew Murray, expedition doctor, runner.
Each race will specify certain things that are mandatory. They may also recommend other items as recommended. This list will be... read the full article >>

Competing in any race is hard relative to the amount of effort you put in and your level of fitness. Whether it is a road half marathon or a multi stage ultra across remote and hostile terrain the... read the full article >>

( On thermoregulation during exercise in a warm and humid environment followed by recovery in a cooler environment. ) School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University... read the full article >>

Most athletes know about the dangers of dehydration, especially when working hard in a hot climate but drinking just pure water can also cause serious problems. There is a potentially life... read the full article >>

Many years ago when I was focused on becoming a professional road cyclist I was hit and run down by a car. Although not crippled the spinal injury gave me problems that required medical treatment and... read the full article >>

Hot Environment Running Shoe.
Having read a review about the PT-03 I felt it may be the ideal shoe for multi stage desert racing, but, as I always prefer to try things for... read the full article >>

A well designed pack that’s hard to fault.
For many runners who train and compete in ultra races the choice of pack is probably second only to shoe choice. Take a day... read the full article >>