How to Train for a Backyard Ultra
A practical introduction to preparing your body and mind for the format's unusual demands.
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The Workouts Missing from Your Backyard Ultra Training Plan
A set of workouts to help you be successful at your Backyard Ultra event.
Explore resourceHow To Train for a Backyard Ultra with Iain and Julie Bethune
A conversation with Iain and Julie Bethune of Miles Together about training for Backyard Ultras.
Explore resourceWhy Backyard Ultra Runners Quit — and How Not To
A look at the reasons runners fail to meet the bell, and how to give yourself a better chance of staying in.
Explore resourceBackyard Bliss: 6 Tips for an Enjoyable Backyard Ultra Experience
6 race execution tips, allowing you to get the most out of yourself during a Backyard Ultra.
Explore resourceBackyard Ultra Tips: Pacing & Sleep
Practical guidance on finding your loop rhythm, preserving recovery time, and preparing for the night.
Explore resourceBackyard Ultra Tips: Hydration & Nutrition
Ideas for building a flexible fuelling and hydration plan that works over many yards.
Explore resourceBackyard Ultra Tips: Mental Strategies & Crewing
Strategies for handling the psychological side of the race and getting the most from a crew.
Explore resourceBackyard Ultra Tips: Logistics & Training
A useful guide to practising the format and organising the practical details around race day.
Explore resourceMinds of the Loop
A dedicated space for Backyard Ultra stories, reflections, and the people who keep returning to the loop.
Explore resourceBackyard Ultra Podcast
Watch conversations and stories from the people around the Backyard Ultra world.
Explore resourceThe One More Hour Podcast
An insider's guide to Backyard Ultras, timed races, and the ultrarunning mindset.
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