ULTRA MARATHON WELL-BEING
Well-being is broad and subjective to the individual. It can be measured by individuals’ satisfaction with life, positive and negative emotions, mental well-being, and sense of meaning or purpose.
The WHO describe well-being as “a positive state experienced by individuals and societies. Similar to health, it is a resource for daily life and is determined by social, economic and environmental conditions” So how do you improve well-being when training for an ultra?
Well-being plays a crucial role in the preparation and success of ultra marathon running. Prioritising your well-being in training will allow you to maximise your training and turn up on the day prepared for what the trails might throw at you.
Below we dive into the importance of breath work, sleep and stretching throughout your journey to the King or Stones
IMPORTANCE OF REST, RECOVERY AND SLEEP
THE POWER OF SLEEP
As an endurance athlete, you know that every aspect of your training counts towards peak performance. You monitor your heart rate, track your nutrition, and spend countless hours perfecting your technique. But there is one often-overlooked factor that can make or break your success: sleep quality and endurance training
IMPROVING SLEEP DURING TRAINING
Getting enough good quality sleep is essential for athletes who want to perform at their best. Endurance training can be taxing on the body and mind, which makes it even more important to prioritize sleep. With these tips, you’ll be able to improve your sleep quality and unlock peak performance during endurance training.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER RECOVERY
It’s easy to overlook rest and recovery when you’re training for an endurance event. If we prioritise recovery, we give our bodies the chance to repair and rebuild, which leads to improved performance, increased muscle strength and endurance, and a lower risk of injury. So, how can you optimise your recovery after a long run?
Dealing with Highs and Lows of Ultra Marathons
Training for any sport, whether it be ultra-marathons or team-based like football, can be a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. Understanding and coping with these emotional and physical ups and downs of ultra marathon training can be a challenge, but there are three universal principles used by elite athletes that can help you manage stress and stay on track.
