The Ultra Peps

There are so many parameters besides hard training, "what's your pace", VO2max that could help us to perform better, feel better and most importantly enjoy the process more. Let's "train consistency like a muscle"! For more informations and DM: www.carolefuchs.net  https://www.instagram.com/carolefuchs/

Note: Episode 20 is using Japanese-English! Great fun today with Yusuke Tanka, elite trail-runner part of team Salomon Japan, running coach and cross-training explorer talking about speed training, why do we need to include it in our training routine and how to train during the winter season, when the trails are not the safest option to train. We will see that there are many ways t

Rowing this 2000 miles arctic route linking the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans is the next adventure awaiting Mark Agnew in 2021. Perhaps one the last big FIRST in the world. Mark is talking about this fantastic expedition and describes what it takes to get there in terms of logistics and preparation. We will also learn how  the expedition team will perform very serious clima

The story of the founder and CEO of Nich Cycling, the first and only sport cycling brand in Thailand is an endurance journey. Grit and determination combined with time commitment to fit work, family, training, friend and social obligations ended up in an amazing adventure exploring and taking different challenges to the top.    

Do we necessarily slow down while getting older? Approaching training in a smarter way based on experience (when getting older) can set off the impact of ageing on our performances. 

Today's episode is about sports performance. What breaking the 4 minute mile has taught us about finding our limits? Roger Bannister, 1st human to a run a 4 minute mile, icon of success showed that our mind-set can enhance our natural abilities! Get the opportunity to surprise yourself and don't sabotage a potential achievement from the very moment the gun fires! The 4 minute mile

"You Are What You Eat".  Hi everyone, the topics today are all food related because hungry runners eat all day. Breakfast (or not?), nutrition toolbox, fuelling the long runs, training our nutrition strategies and plant-based running - - -> with coach Erik Böhm, founder of the Effortless Running method. 

A casual chat with Juliette Blanchet, elite trail-runner from team Vibram talking about refuelling during races. Getting the nutrition right on race day is as important as the training load invested in the race preparation! Thank you Juliette!  Note: As we are both French it appeared more natural to hold a conversation in our mother tongue (I will try to study how to get the t

Are you craving for potatoes chips during or after a run? Welcome to the club. I made this episode after a 6hours mountain run in the heat and believe me the main focus of the day wasn't the view. How much fuid do we need? What type of fluid are the most useful for us runners and ultra addicts? The hydration index of average sports drinks is very disappointing (not to say inefficie

Training for ultras and mountain races in town. Does it sound familiar? If you do not all have the chance to live near mountains or if you are too busy to hit the hills, this is definitely going to bring you a few creative ideas about how to organise your ultra-training in town. How to make the most out of the urban jungle and build those climbing legs?  With Erik Böhm, found