Run by the Bay Backyard Ultra Training

22/11/2022

Well the runners are recovering after their individual amazing achievements on the weekend! A total of 166.44km was run between all runners involved! How incredible is that as an achievement!

We finished with 40% of runners individually running 53.5km each, which was the desired 8 laps!

None the less, those that ran what they hoped or better, this is what it is all about! Doing your best and being proud of the efforts put in!

Our next run in February (or around then) will look a little more different. We will plan to take the course off-road and add a bit of an incline to it!

We will keep you posted, but in the mean time, please spread the word of this second run coming up early next year, see if you have some friends or like minded people around that would like to experience this!

Ask questions or share stories on here too! If you need a running buddy, post it on here to see if someone could join you!

Happy running everyone!

20/11/2022

Not a bad effort 👏👌

19/11/2022

Our runners are out on lap two! Feeling great and enjoying the nice cool wind!

19/11/2022

Show time wonderful people!!! 🏃‍♀️ See you soon!

17/11/2022

Good morning enthusiastic runners!

A little Sunday update:

- we will be ready to run by 7am down at Dayman Park. We will have a marquee set up on the left side of the toilet block under the shade of the trees!

- we will bring a few little things to help with fueling, but please remember to stock up on any supplies that you may need yourself!

- bring a camping chair or something to sit on, as you’ll appreciate it more the longer the day goes on!

- we will have the halfway marked out at the end of Robert St so it’ll be easy to see.

- remember any distance is possible! Just have fun, enjoy the atmosphere of like-minded people and go as far as you’d like (we won’t be strict about the structure), we’re there to have some fun 😄!

- hopefully we get to see a few faces on Sunday bright and early!

Have a happy Friday 🙂!

09/11/2022

For anyone thinking about coming along next weekend, don’t think that you have to do all 8 loops. There’s plenty of milestones that can be hidden in there. Whether it’s your first 10k, 20k, half marathon, marathon or first ultra marathon, it’s a great format to tick off a goal with support from like minded people. We only have a few people committed so far but feel free to come and bring anyone along that’s interested. This is only a training run and an introduction to the format so it won’t be real strict and people can join in as they choose, even if they can’t be there for the start of the first loop.

04/11/2022

Went for a morning stroll to see what the start and turn around will look like for the 20th of November! Absolutely beautiful and the shade at Dayman Park will be well needed if we get heat like we’ve had!

An easy mark on Robert St to turn around, which will make it so much better for everyone to see on the day. We will be marking and signing this on the day too!

Check out our view 😍 aren’t we lucky?

24/10/2022

November event check in - if you’re interested in running on the 20th of November down at Dayman Park in our social practice run, please like this post or comment, so we know how many are interested 🙂!

18/10/2022

Wow!!!!!

17/10/2022

What do you do?? A great discussion point to help others learn more about foods/fuelling that work for them when training or running ultra events!

Fueling for Ultra Marathons!

This hot topic has a lot of diversity and individualisation. Depending on your bodies demands, it’ll change what you consume!

It can be difficult to find what works best, especially if you have only just become exposed to running that requires more fuelling. Thinking about the basics “what does my body need to keep going”?

1. Fuel - carbohydrates
2. Sodium
3. Sugars + electrolytes
4. Fats
5….. then protein for recovery

When heading out on a run, the bodies ability to break down carbohydrates as a main source of fuel is key. Following this, if your muscles become depleted of sodium, you’ll cramp up before you know it! Sugars will spike your energy however not necessarily keep you going, electrolytes will maintain fluid balance, muscle contraction, and neural activity.

There are so many suggestions on how best to fuel and what foods to consume to help with this, but at the end of the day… trial what works best for you!

You need to consider whether you can eat solid foods or just consume a liquid diet. Think about the time that you have to consume this also!

A product that we have found which has worked wonders has been Infinit Nutrition (GoFar) which is stocked locally at Giant, Hervey Bay, as well as available online. I won’t rant and rave about this product, but have a look at their website to see whether it is something that suits your needs.

https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

As well as this, have a read of Sports Dietitian Australia, which breaks down the considerations to make when fueling for ultra events!

https://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/factsheets/food-for-your-sport/ultra-running/

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30/09/2022

What is the point of running a backyard ultra?

Isn’t it to see how far the body can go beyond what is imaginable? Well check out Nedd Brockmann!! Well worth following and supporting this champion who is doing just that!

https://www.facebook.com/951192571578430/posts/5737486832948956/?d=n

14/09/2022

Date Disclaimer - Your Running Calendar Guide!

A few important events and dates to keep an eye on for the future:

- Old Mates Backyard Ultra (Atherton Tablelands) 29th October 2022

- Dead Cow Gully Midnight Training Camp 7th January 2023

- Dead Cow Gully 8th April 2023 (booked out - but taking names on a waiting list)

- Backyard Blister (NSW) 8th April 2023

- Bullcamp Backyard Ultra (TBA) July 2023 *THIS IS THE SISTER EVENT TO DEAD COW GULLY!!

- Clint Eastwood 11th August 2023

Amazing running events throughout QLD can be found on the QLD running series website. There is a huge range of events and not once have we experienced a bad one! In particular, a few of our favourites are the trail running events which are generally located within 3hrs from here!

For great local training, head to Toogoom Mountain Bike Trails for clear and easy paths to train on.

The Trail Running Association of Queensland was born out of conversations in 2006 about all the great places to run - "if only there were more events".