Endurance
8 posts on endurance.
·8 min readZone 2 cardio: the boring engine behind every fitness goal
Unlock your fitness potential with Zone 2 cardio! Learn why this 'boring' intensity builds mitochondrial power, boosts fat metabolism, and fuels your Ascend Fitness climb. Discover how to incorporate
·5 min readStrength training for ultra runners without blowing up your legs
Unlock late-race power & bulletproof your body. Learn why posterior chain strength is an ultra runner's secret weapon, with a 2x30 min/week protocol that won't compromise your long runs. Ascend Fitnes
·7 min readUltra pace strategy by distance, 50K, 100K, 100-mile
Unlock ultra-endurance success! Discover why marathon pacing fails beyond 30km & master distance-specific strategies for 50K, 100K, 100-mile races with Ascend Fitness.
·7 min readTraining for the Tongariro Northern Circuit without living near it
Dreaming of New Zealand's Tongariro Northern Circuit? Discover how to train for this epic 4-day Great Walk from any city gym, no mountains required. Your adventure starts now.
·8 min readTraining for Australian heat: summer strength and cardio that doesn't melt you
Conquer Australian summer training! Learn why heat impacts cardio differently, master 10-day heat acclimation, optimise hydration, and leverage Ascend's adaptive nutrition for peak performance in extr
·7 min readThe three best fitness tests in Australia and New Zealand
Unlock peak hybrid fitness. Discover Australia and New Zealand's ultimate real-world tests: Tongariro, Larapinta, Aoraki/Mt Cook. Learn what they demand, how to train effectively, and how Ascend Fitne
·8 min readAscend vs Vert.run: the strength side ultras miss
Vert.run excels for ultra running plans, but misses strength, nutrition, & recovery. Discover how Ascend Fitness complements your training or becomes your comprehensive fitness hub.
·8 min readAustralian coastal training: from Bondi to Cottesloe
Unlock the ultimate outdoor gym! Discover how Australia's stunning coastline offers beach sprints, ocean swims, and sand strength sessions. Learn to train safely in the heat and track every climb with