The one thing that is there to help us on our super long adventure into running self discovery, can also be the one thing that completely undoes the very fabric of our attempt at ultra running glory.

HELL YES, I’ve lost my exercise mojo. More than once, in fact. And I know for a fact — so have you. Whether you used to crush marathons, hike up hills like a goat on Red Bull, or just enjoyed walking without sounding like a rusty accordion — losing your drive to move is very real, especially once you're staring down your 50s, wondering how the hell your knees aged faster than your Spotify playlists.

RPE = Rate of Perceived Exertion. It’s how hard you feel like you’re working. Not how fast your watch says you're going, not how many minutes Strava will flex on your behalf. It’s an internal gauge, people. No pacer. No stopwatch. No medals for hitting an arbitrary pace when your legs are screaming "please stop."

You’ve trained. You’ve planned. You’re in your groove. Then, out of nowhere, your knee throws a tantrum. Or your Achilles decides it’s had enough of your “just one more ultra” logic. Frustrating? Yes. Game over? Absolutely not. Stay strong, stay flexible (in both hamstrings and mindset), and if you’re working through an injury, we’re here to help you bounce back stronger.

31st May, Filey Brigg. 07:00. Sun’s up, breeze is cool, and the buzz is real. I step out the van feeling confident-ish. First stop:...

You know that feeling when you miss a run and suddenly act like you've committed some kind of sacred betrayal? Yeah. That nonsense stops...

Post-Ultra Recovery Plan A very serious medical document. Not at all written by lunatics.

We're no strangers to the world of Ultra Training at JDW Fitness, here's some of the things that we've learned over the years. 10 Top Tips.

So far in this series we've covered Foam rolling, Mobility, Breathing and Eliminating Niggles. Now it's time for the Strength.

You get home and maybe stretch a bit, have a bath and forget about it. It's OK to walk on and as long as you remember to run with your foot

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