The Spine is known as one of the world’s most demanding endurance events, stretched across 268 miles of unforgiving terrain in the depths of British winter. It pushes competitors to their physical and mental limits.

Among the many challenges, lack of sleep is often magnified in ultra endurance races with each hour of missed sleep, increasing the strain on both mind and body. Compared to training and nutrition, sleep is often viewed as ‘down time’.

Yet it is actually one of the body’s most active states with each process playing an important role in recovery and performance.

Calder divide, race report by Coach Ed. Know the route, terrain & elevation. (/Know your enemy?)

Imagine if the mere act of being watched could elevate your performance, or if the focus of your coach's eye could somehow blur other aspects of your training. Dive into the intriguing world where quantum physics meets coaching strategy, and discover how the Hawthorne Effect and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle are playing a game of shadows in the realm of athletic performance

Setting your goals for the season ahead can seem daunting and confusing. Relevant, achievable goals are essential for an enjoyable and fulfilling season. Some goals need be challenging and demanding, pushing yourself to the limit to achieve your highest level of performance. So, how do you decide which goals to set? How hard should they be? And how many goals should you have? Well, firstly, you need to understand what goals are, the different types, and how they interlink.

‘I’ll be Grand’ round - Rankin and Wicklow rounds, plus cycling 100miles in between…. non-stop! by Team HP3 athlete Tom Hollins.

Andy Morley - 3rd place at the Montane Summer Spine Challenger shares his reflections on the build up and execution of a superb performance.