But after training consistently with Pierre for the past few years, I knew I had a solid foundation. That gave me the confidence to go for it—and so I entered MUT100. MUT is known for being brutal, with steep climbs and descents, but I didn’t overthink it. In my mind, any 100km would be hard. So if I was going to suffer, I figured I might as well suffer in one of my favorite mountain ranges.

A frequent question Pierre and I receive is what vitamins and supplements we recommend for athletes. I think the expected response is a simple “Oh, iron is an absolute must, and X brand is the one to go for!” Unfortunately, however, there is no short answer, no quick fix, and no one-size-fits-all response to this question.

It’s a trust in Nature’s design combined with a longing to move in nature, naturally.

Working with many athletes over the years, I’ve found that proper goal setting really succeeds in driving motivation and commitment.

The pros and cons of heart rate training for mountain, trail and ultra runners.

The Role of Subjective Feedback in the Coach-Athlete Relationship and the Importance of RPE as a Measure of Intensity.

If you love to move, then you are an athlete!

We were all in this adventure together from the start, through the months of seemingly endless training, right to the finish line.

After some time to process her UTD160 journey, Lee have decided to provide a little insight into her experience. This is Lee's story...