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by @run_ant_run
Research-backed deep dives into the science of ultramarathon running.
Northburn 100miler Recap: THAT HURT!
A detailed recap of my experiene running the Northburn 100 mile ultramarathon in Otago, New Zealand.
What I've Learned From 30 Ultras: The Honest Training Guide Nobody Gives You
The principles that actually determine whether you finish an ultramarathon. From training fundamentals and long runs to nutrition, gear, and race-day mindset.
What I've Learned From 30 Ultras: The Honest Training Guide Nobody Gives You
The principles that actually determine whether you finish an ultramarathon. From training fundamentals and long runs to hydration, gear, and race-day mindset.
Why Your Old Interests Come Back After Trauma
The science behind why passions you lost during hard times resurface years later. Polyvagal theory, IFS, and Maslow explain why healing looks like rediscovering who you were before everything fell apart.
“Trauma is hard. 2 months ago I got into this conversation with ChatGPT to reflect on what I was feeling, and this came out. I actually cried.”
The Valley of Despair: Why You Hit a Wall at 60–75% of an Ultramarathon
The science behind the mental slump that causes most DNFs in ultramarathons. Five converging frameworks explain why your brain, not your body, creates the darkest point of every ultra.
“I wrote this article because I noticed I was hitting this same point in every ultra I ran.”