VERT Journal
Trail running is more than just moving your legs. Get inspired with us.
The Ultimate 50k training guide
Do you want the formula to train for a 50k or any Ultra marathon? even in a city. Learn how to train, nail your nutrition, race, stay injury free and more
Here’s how to winter train: according to the pros
Introducing our 2020 Winter season training programs – The best way to maintain all the work done through the year while improving key aspects of your trail fitness.
Vert Beats: Reasons to keep training in the winter
4 reasons to keep training in the winter Now that the northern hemisphere is heading into winter, we know many of you tend to think that trail running season is
How to stay in trail running shape during the winter months
It feels “easy” to be a trail runner when the sun is shining, the air is balmy and the days are long—but in the dead of winter, finding motivation can
Reasons to keep training in winter
As the weather gets colder and rain/snow come along, we all fight the same feeling. We tell ourselves that we want to go out for a run, but at the
Vert Beats: Rickey Gates Transamericana
Rickey Gates – Transamericana In 2017 and after the last election in the US, Rickey Gates decided to embark on his biggest project ever (at the time): crossing his country
Vert Beats: Sierre Zinal Elite Race.
Sierre Zinal – Elite Race. Last Friday, pretty much out of nowhere, we found out about a very special edition of the mythical race Sierre Zinal happening with just a
What’s a great pre training breakfast?
Of course there’s not one fit’s all answer for this, but I’m sure that you can get some good ideas here for a great pre trail running training breakfast. One
When to run on an empty stomach and when to not to
I personally train 80% of my time without eating breakfast. It’s something that I have developed over the years, mostly because of need and not to be cool actually. I
How much to drink and how in long runs
Drinking is as important as fueling and mostly in long runs. Doesn’t matter if it’s cold or hot, drinking is very important, and even more if you’re running at altitude.
What to eat on a intensity trail running training
Intensity workouts are tricky, you want to run fast, hard and feel strong but at the same time we’re more sensitive to everything, and mostly to eating. Our body is
How to pace yourself on a long climb
This is a key element on mountain running, pacing yourself. You know that the easiest is to start hard and feel like a superhero in the first ⅓ of the
How to eat during a trail running race, without slowing down
If you don’t eat you can’t run, that’s like a personal rule actually but I make sure to follow it. Eating during a race is something that we don’t necessarily
Running in the rain is cool and great for our health.
Some people tend to just not train or choose the treadmill when it is raining, but actually they’re missing out. Running under the rain in the right places it’s safe
How to drink on a trail running race without slowing down
We already talked about drinking on a long run, well the only difference in doing it during a race is that we don’t want to slow down during the race,
Vert Beats: Jim Walmsley Hardrock FKT attempt.
Jim Walmsley – Hardrock 100 FKT attempt. Back in July–without much noise or press at all–we saw another big name jumping into the FKT attempts party: it was Jim Walmsley,
Vert Beats: Vert.run x Francesco Puppi
Vert.run x Francesco Puppi At Vert.run, we keep adding more new training plans with Pro athletes and we’re happy to announce our new collab with Italian mountain runner Francesco Puppi.
Vert Beats: Hail Mary 50k
Hail Mary 50k We know that this year has been tough on everybody; lots of races canceled or postponed, and overall uncertainty which is not the ideal environment for being
Vert Beats: FKT’s of the week and some races too!
FKT’s of the week and some races too! Ok, so more FKT’s and records attempts for this week, but also, 2 really big races went ahead in these weird times:
Vert Beats: FKT’s of the week.
FKT’s of the week We’re back with some of the most epic record’s attempt an FKT of the last couple of days: -Taking things a step further than already
Ultimate Guide for Plant Based Endurance Athletes
A plant based diet is to be responsible in what you eat–this means choosing your food carefully, and not just opting for junk food. It’s very important to do your research and find out which are the key food products that you need to eat regularly if you want to do this correctly and in a healthy way.
Vert Beats: Courtney Dauwalter – Colorado Trail
Courtney Dauwalter – Colorado Trail The big news of the week in the Ultra world was the epic FKT attempt that Courtney Dauwalter undertook on the Colorado Trail which finally
How to to becom a mountain runner in a flat city – 4 examples.
Do you want the formula to become a strong mountain, trail and Ultra runner while living in a flat city? Discover how with this 4 examples.
Complete guide: how to plan a long trail & Ultra running adventure
Have you ever thought about doing your own personal trail or mountain adventure? (Also known as PFKT, or “Personal Fastest Known Time.”) Well, some nice news in this year of COVID: this is the perfect year for it!
