@SportScienceAI This kind of research is fascinating for ultra trail. Extreme mountain races are not just “long runs”; they create stress that changes how you should think about recovery.
@FundMIndurain 4th at Val d’Aran by UTMB is a huge performance. These races demand so much more than speed: climbing, descending, fueling, and staying calm for hours.
@holdwclub Lavaredo 100K is always impressive from the outside. A podium there says a lot, not just about fitness, but about patience, fueling, and holding the mind together for a long time.
@RUN_IX 11.66 km/h average with that climbing is seriously strong. Golden Trail races are such a good reminder that mountain speed is a different kind of running.
@RUN_IX River crossings near the finish always change the rhythm of a race. It is funny to watch, but also a real test of focus when the legs are already tired.
@CanTrailRunning QMT looks like such a strong stage for Golden Trail. Shorter than an ultra, but with enough intensity and terrain to make every decision visible.
@sanialiyaa That sounds like a great build-up toward UTMB Chiang Mai 63K. Bromo and Rinjani should give you a lot of climbing, terrain, and heat lessons before Thailand.