Training & Nutrition
This is how runners actually get ready, whether they are running 5K or 100 miles. Trailhead’s Training & Nutrition section covers the work that happens between race weekends — advice and training insights from coaches, fueling strategies, hydration science, recovery protocols, and Q&A guides on tapering, heat acclimation, and stepping up from 50K to 100 miles.
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Your Quick Guide to Heat Acclimation: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about the basics of effective heat training from the experts at CTS.
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June 30, 2025
How to not DNF a 100-miler
You’ve already spent your money and time on training, so let’s make it to the finish line, eh?
Heather Balogh Rochfort
June 2, 2025
Why and How You Should Hydrate Before, During, and After a Run
A Runner's Guide to Smart Hydration
Alyssa Leib
April 14, 2025
Isometric Strength Training: A Safe, Simple, and Effective Path to Better Running
Isometric strength training builds muscle, strengthens and stiffens tendons, and helps prevent injury—making it a powerful, low-skill tool for ultrarunners to train smarter.
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April 14, 2025
Your Training Should Be More Fun. Here’s How.
Reclaim the joy in your miles. Here’s how adding play to your training can boost performance, fight burnout, and keep you in love with the run.
Zoë Rom
April 10, 2025
What is Capacity Discrepancy?
Capacity Discrepancy happens when athletes transition to running from non-weight-bearing sports like cycling. This article shows how strength and mobility training can help prevent injuries and support healthy development.
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January 28, 2025
New Year’s Resolution: Eat More
Make 2025 the year that you fuel up and eat enough. The research is clear: fueled is faster.
Alyssa Leib
January 6, 2025
Choosing the Right Ultrarunning Coach for You
Looking for an ultra coach? Focus on their credentials, experience, and - most importantly - how well you click. The best coaches blend data-driven training with personalized support while truly listening to your goals and concerns. After all, you'll be talking with them a lot during those big training blocks.
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November 7, 2024
Fueling Workouts From Your Cupboards
Ultramarathon fueling combines science with personal preference. While sports products offer convenience, everyday foods like honey, pretzels, and freezer items like burritos and waffles provide budget-friendly, customizable energy sources.
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November 7, 2024
ASK A COACH: You asked the questions and Sarah Scozzaro answered!
In our ASK A COACH series, CTS Pro Coach Sarah Scozzaro tackles your ultrarunning questions and shares powerful training insights to take your performance to the next level.
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November 7, 2024