Wild Runner Coaching Blog

Think training for an ultra is impossible when you’re raising a family? It doesn’t have to be. Discover how to balance big running goals with parenting, work, limited time and all the unexpected chaos that comes with family life.

If you've ever hit the wall, battled nausea, or wondered whether you're eating enough on your long runs, this article is for you. Learn why carbohydrates matter, how to avoid the most common fuelling mistakes, and how to train your gut so your nutrition supports your running instead of sabotaging it. Practical, evidence-informed advice for trail runners and ultrarunners who want to feel stronger from start line to finish.

Learn what durability really means in endurance trail and ultra running, why so many runners struggle late in races, and how consistent training, fuelling, strength work and recovery help you stay strong deep into an event.

Training for an ultra marathon requires a different approach than road running. In this post, I explain why pace and distance fall short on the trails, and how using time on feet and Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) can help you train more effectively, reduce injury risk, and build real endurance.

Trail running comes with adventure, freedom, and those magic moments we all chase — but it also comes with risk. Safety is something I’ve always taken seriously. I never assume “it’ll be fine”, because what about the one time it isn’t? It only takes a rolled ankle or a change in weather for a fun afternoon to turn stressful, or even dangerous. As a Land Search and Rescue field operative, I’ve seen first hand how long it can take to reach someone in the New Zealand bush — even

Training for an ultramarathon is not the same as training for a marathon. While both events demand endurance, ultras bring new challenges: slower paces, extended time on feet, variable terrain, and often thousands of metres of climbing. On trails, you’re not only running longer, but also adapting to technical footing, steep gradients, and weather that can change drastically throughout the day. With ultramarathons comes beautiful scenery. That means preparing for a 50k goes fa