Ultra Tip Tuesday #5: The Importance of Pacing Ultras

This week, we’re talking pacing — the skill that separates finishers from faders. Whether you’re running a 50K or a 100-miler, smart pacing protects your body from bonking, inflammation, and breakdown.We dive into the science behind restraint:Glycogen depletion and why fat-burning isn’t enoughCardiac drift and rising effort over timeMuscle fatigue, form collapse, and injury riskGut shutdown when blood flow prioritises your legs over digestionWhy walking early climbs can save your race laterPlus: the talk test, segment thinking, and why patience is power.💚 If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what we do, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠— every bit helps us keep sharing stories from the trails.Use code TTF15 at ⁠⁠⁠Protein Rebel⁠⁠⁠ for your 15% discount.