The Cape Wrath Ultra
Tips and advice for taking on this 250-mile Scottish beast
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Interview with Sonny Peart – ultra runner, Asics Frontrunner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners
Hey guys! Delighted to have Sonny Peart on the live chat 5:15pm today, Sonny is an ultra runner and brand ambassador for Asics and he co-founded Black Trail Runners which is a community and campaigning charity seeking to increase inclusion, participation and...
How to avoid & treat blisters – medic from Dragon’s Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers
How to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers. Scroll down for links to all the blister care resources, tapes and creams Nikki recommended. Nikki has completed the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Winter Spine Race 2020 and...
Top 6 multi-day ultra running mistakes (Cape Wrath Ultra & Dragon’s Back race director’s advice)
Cape Wrath Ultra & Dragon's Back Race event director and elite athlete Shane Ohly from Ourea Events shares the top 6 mistakes that lead to runners dropping out of his multi-day races. I hope you find his advice super useful as you prepare for your next long...
How NOT to do the Cape Wrath Ultra (250 miles in 8-days across mountainous Scotland, UK)
The Cape Wrath Ultra is a 250 mile, 8-day race across the remote Scottish Highlands, from Fort William to Cape Wrath - the most north-western tip of Scotland. It takes place in May every other year and entrants come from all over the world, including Japan, America...
How to do the Cape Wrath Ultra – with record holder & endurance coach Marcus Scotney (best advice!)
Record-holder & ultra running coach Marcus Scotney explains what it takes to train for and complete the 250 mile (400km) 8-day Cape Wrath Ultra in Scotland, UK. (Scroll down for links to other useful films and gear we mentioned) In this episode you’ll find out how...
5 vital things to learn from DNF (i.e. how not to race the Cape Wrath Ultra!)
Here are 5 very useful lessons to learn from a DNF (Did Not Finish) on any trail race or ultra marathon. (For links to the chocolate & gear that I talked about scroll down!) Last May, 2018, I attempted the 250 mile (400k), 8-day Cape Wrath Ultra, a remote and...
Success at your 1st Trail Half Marathon (top 10 tips) + more Q&A!
I'm back with my Q&A series, 5 questions answered this time, starting with the top 10 tips for your first trail half marathon, including some great vegan fuelling choices, GPS watch recommendations, an insight into my current mileage (ahem, not much at the...
Best running socks 2018? (Beat blisters!)
Which type of sock is best in your quest to banish blisters - a single or double layer? I explain the difference, and reveal the pros & cons from real runners. Watch this so you can make a more informed choice and prevent hot spots, chafing and blisters with the...
How to pack a running pack (ultra & multi-day races)
Find out how to pack all your mandatory kit for long-distance, ultra and multi-day runs and races into a 10L vest-style running pack. I promise, it all goes in there! Basically, put the items you need frequently in the front pockets, and infrequent items in the main...