Peak Endurance Coaching

Doing big things will always feel uncomfortable.
Not because you’re not ready…
But because you care what people think.

I’m lining up for Tor des Géants.
And yes, it scares me.

It’s a huge race.
Massive distance.
Massive climbing.
Massive unknown.

And there’s always that voice in your head saying
What if I fail
What if people think I’m stupid
What if I’m not good enough for this

But if you only chase goals that feel safe
You never find out what you’re capable of.

Every big race I’ve ever done felt scary before the start.
That’s normal.

The runners who grow the most aren’t the ones with no fear
They’re the ones who go anyway.

So I’m going anyway.

What’s the big scary goal you keep thinking about…
but haven’t committed to yet?

And if that goal is an ultra you actually want to be ready for
That’s what we do at Peak Endurance Coaching. Comment 'ready' and let's chat.

Your recovery starts the moment your run ends. Many runners obsess over the perfect training session but completely neglect what happens afterwards. That's a mistake.

You don't get fitter during your long run. You get fitter when you recover from it.

Here are three simple ways to speed up that recovery:

1. Eat within 30 minutes.
Your muscles are primed to replace glycogen and begin repairing themselves. Aim for a meal or snack that contains both carbohydrates and protein. Waiting hours to eat only delays the recovery process.

2. Aim for around a 3:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio.
Carbohydrates replenish your fuel stores, while protein provides the building blocks your muscles need to repair and adapt. Both are essential if you want to bounce back ready for your next session.

3. Rehydrate with electrolytes.
After a long run, especially in the heat, replacing fluid alone isn't enough. Replacing the sodium and other electrolytes you've lost helps restore hydration more effectively and prepares you for your next run.

Recovery isn't a luxury. It's part of training. If you want to train consistently, stay healthy and keep improving, stop treating recovery as optional.

What's the first thing you eat or drink after a long run? 👇

What is the ultimate hack to become a better runner?

Sorry, to say but the hack is there is no hack. It takes hard work. It takes time and it takes patience. Once you combine all of these, you will become a better runner!

Everyone wants the result. Very few people are willing to build the process that creates it.

If you want to give yourself the best chance of achieving your running goals, focus on these three things:

1. Choose a goal that genuinely excites you.
Not the race everyone else is doing. Not the one that looks good on social media. Choose a goal that makes you want to get out of bed for those cold, dark morning runs.

2. Build a plan, not just a dream.
A goal without a plan is just wishful thinking. Break your big goal into smaller milestones and focus on hitting those consistently. Progress comes from what you do every week, not what you hope will happen on race day.

3. Find someone to keep you accountable.
Whether it's a coach, training partner or supportive community, accountability keeps you moving forward when motivation disappears. Because motivation comes and goes. Commitment is what gets you to the finish line.

There are no guarantees in running. Injuries happen. Life gets in the way. Weather changes.

But if you have a goal that matters, a plan you trust and people who keep you accountable, you'll give yourself the very best chance of success.

What's the big running goal you're working towards right now? 👇

If you're not fuelling properly, you don't get to complain that you're underperforming.

Because you're probably not underperforming. You're under-fuelling.

You wouldn't expect your car to drive 500km on an empty tank, yet so many runners expect their body to produce a personal best on too few carbohydrates, not enough fluids and a couple of gels.

Fuel isn't a reward for running well. Fuel is what allows you to run well.

Yes, your training matters. So does your pacing. But if you don't give your body the energy it needs, you're leaving performance on the table before the race has even begun.

Stop blaming your fitness. Start looking at your nutrition.

You might be surprised by how much faster and stronger you become when you finally give your body the fuel it needs.

The words you repeat to yourself matter.

Not because saying "I'm mentally tough" magically makes you mentally tough. But because your brain believes what it hears over and over again.

Every thought strengthens a pathway. If you're constantly telling yourself, "I'm terrible on hills," "I always blow up," or "I'm not good enough," your brain starts looking for evidence to prove those thoughts right.

The opposite is true as well.

Affirmations work best when they're backed up by action.

Don't just tell yourself you're committed to your training. Show up consistently.

Don't just tell yourself you're mentally tough. Keep moving when things get uncomfortable.

Don't just tell yourself you thrive under pressure. Put yourself in situations where you can prove it.

Your identity isn't built by one big moment.

It's built by the small things you repeatedly tell yourself and the actions you take every single day.

What is one affirmation that helps you become the runner you want to be?👇

The longer the race, the less it becomes about your legs. It becomes about your mind.

Every ultra runner reaches a point where they want to slow down, stop or quit. The difference is not that some runners never feel that way. It's that they have strategies to keep moving forward.

Here are three that work:

1. Use positive self-talk and mantras.
The voice in your head matters. Replace "I can't do this" with something purposeful like "One step at a time," "Strong and steady," or "This is what I trained for." Your brain listens to what you repeatedly tell it.

2. Visualise the finish line.
When things get tough, remind yourself why you're out there. Picture crossing the finish line, seeing your family, earning that buckle or medal, or achieving the goal you've spent months preparing for. A strong reason helps you through hard moments.

3. Stay in the present.
Thinking about the next 50km is overwhelming. Thinking about getting to the next tree, the next corner or the next aid station is manageable. Break the race into small pieces and focus only on what you need to do right now.

Mental toughness isn't something you're born with. It's something you train, just like your endurance.

What's your favourite mental trick when the wheels start to wobble in a race?

Want to guarantee a DNF at your next ultra? Follow these simple steps... 😏

1. Train as inconsistently as possible.
Skip easy runs, ignore recovery and make every speed session an all-out race. If you're not crawling home after every workout, are you even trying?

2. Start the race at your 5K PB pace.
Don't worry about the next 95+km. They'll sort themselves out. Bonus points if you get overtaken by everyone you passed in the first hour.

3. Remember, "eating is cheating."
Nutrition is for the weak. Ignore every aid station until you're dizzy, cramping and questioning every life decision you've ever made.

In all seriousness, most ultra DNFs aren't caused by a lack of toughness. They're caused by poor pacing, inconsistent training and inadequate nutrition.

The boring stuff wins ultras.

Tag a mate who definitely needs to see this... or who has accidentally followed all three tips before. 😂