Ultra Marathon Training Tips for Technical Trails, Fueling & Mental Toughness with Daniel Hamilton

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with ultra runner, veteran, and mental health counselor Daniel Hamilton to talk about what actually matters when training for ultramarathons and technical trail races.We dive into how to run technical terrain more efficiently, improve cadence and downhill running, train on tired legs, and why so many ultra runners are too focused on pace. Daniel also shares lessons from his own racing career, including fueling strategies after dealing with severe blood sugar issues during competition and how mental toughness plays a huge role in endurance racing.We also talk about:• Ultra marathon training strategies• Technical trail running skills• Cadence and downhill efficiency• Training on tired legs• Fueling for ultramarathons• Mental toughness in endurance racing• Trail race pacing and race strategy• Strength training for trail runners• How to prepare for technical mountain racesIf you’re training for your first ultra, a mountain race, or just want to become a stronger and more durable trail runner, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply right away.Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.See you on the next one.To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/