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Many endurance athletes believe finishing an ultra comes down to willpower alone, but smart fueling is just as decisive. In this article, ultra runner Donovan Shirley shares how he fueled his double Comrades challenge with Amacx, covering carbohydrate targets, hydration, caffeine timing, and the strategies he used to protect his gut and beat flavour fatigue across 175 km.
Tapering is more than just reducing training. With the right nutrition strategy, from lowering carbohydrates to carb loading and targeted supplements, you set yourself up to perform at your best on race day.
After successfully finishing Ironman Klagenfurt and Challenge Roth, Daan de Beer consciously shifted from tightly structured road training to trail running. The physical demands of an Ironman preparation created a need for more freedom, recovery, and connection with nature. Trail running restored that balance: pace was let go, and enjoyment took over once again.
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