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The Karnazes guide to ultras: It's supposed to hurt like hell!

Apr 10, 2026

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9 min read

The Karnazes guide to ultras: It's supposed to hurt like hell!

Ultra running legend Dean Karnazes is no stranger to pain.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
The truth about cramps

Apr 3, 2026

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11 min read

The truth about cramps

We can't be certain what causes them, but there are two main theories.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
To pop or not to pop, and other blister questions

Mar 27, 2026

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12 min read

To pop or not to pop, and other blister questions

How can you prevent blisters, and what should you do if you do end up with one?

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Adventure racing. It's in the name

Mar 20, 2026

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16 min read

Adventure racing. It's in the name

Edwin Trevor-Roberts runs, cycles and paddles me through the world of adventure racing, a sport where the nutrition plan could include a pie, a Coke and an ice cream.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Run-walk-running your way to success

Mar 13, 2026

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9 min read

Run-walk-running your way to success

Struggling to run long distances? "Jeffing" might be for you.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
The joy of running

Mar 6, 2026

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13 min read

The joy of running

A weekend race reminded me of some of the many ways running brings me bliss.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Slow and steady

Feb 27, 2026

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9 min read

Slow and steady

I've been taking a conservative approach to building up my mileage this year, and so far it's been working.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Barkley Marathons: the origin story of the world's quirkiest trail ultra

Feb 18, 2026

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9 min read

Barkley Marathons: the origin story of the world's quirkiest trail ultra

Conventional wisdom has it that the Barkley Marathons was inspired by an escape from a nearby prison. But it turns out that's not quite true.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
It's on again: the weird and wonderful Barkley Marathons

Feb 16, 2026

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11 min read

It's on again: the weird and wonderful Barkley Marathons

The world's most bizarre ultramarathon has kicked off again in the US, with no-one expected to finish.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Planning for success, one sip at a time

Feb 13, 2026

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10 min read

Planning for success, one sip at a time

Armed with the right hydration data, you can take one large slice of uncertainty out of the ultramarathon equation.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
The science of sweat

Feb 6, 2026

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11 min read

The science of sweat

By investing just a little time and money, you can take the guesswork out of the hydration plan for your next big run.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
How to get the most out of a sweaty business

Jan 30, 2026

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12 min read

How to get the most out of a sweaty business

With a little preparation, running in the hot weather doesn't need to be all downside.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
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