Most first-time ultrarunners are under-fueled — not under-trained. Their performance flatlines, their recovery tanks, and their energy crashes. Why?Because they’re trying to train for a 50K on leftover fuel.

If you think training for a 50K (or any ultra, for that matter) means stacking endless junk miles, running six days a week, and sacrificing your strength training, you’ve already lost. If your foundational programming principle is lower running volume, higher strength volume, you can build durable, powerful, injury-resistant runners who can take a beating and keep moving for the long haul. 

So you signed up for your first 50K.  Maybe it’s been on your bucket list. Maybe it’s a dare. Or maybe you just wanted something hard to...

Everywhere you look, the fitness industry glorifies going harder. Grind. Hustle. No days off. While that mindset might fuel short-term...

Strength training is a non-negotiable for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. Yet, there’s a massive...

Rucking—walking or marching with a weighted backpack—has long been a cornerstone of military training, but it has recently gained...

Your training doesn’t start and end with the workout itself—what you eat before and after plays a massive role in how you perform,...

In the tactical and hybrid athlete communities, there’s a dangerous misconception—that the latest high-tech gear, supplements, and...

Setbacks are inevitable in an athlete’s journey. Injuries, poor performance, or unexpected obstacles can derail progress and shake...

One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is neglecting a proper warm-up. Whether you're lifting heavy, running, or preparing for combat...

Welcome to Dark Horse Athlete "Ready for Anything." This isn’t just a motto—it’s the foundation of everything we do at Dark Horse...

Periodization is a systematic and science-backed approach to training that organizes workouts into distinct phases, each targeting...

Setting goals is the backbone of success in fitness, tactical performance, and life. But let’s be real: most people suck at it. They...

Tactical athletes, including military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and search and rescue teams, face unique physical demands...

Let’s get one thing straight: If you’re not seeing results, it’s not because the universe is conspiring against you. It’s not because you...

In the pursuit of peak athletic performance, recovery tools such as supplements, foam rollers, and ice baths often dominate the...

Eccentric training—the controlled lowering phase of a movement—is one of the most underappreciated tools in a strength athlete’s arsenal....

Athletes across disciplines—whether grappling on the mats, pushing through grueling endurance events, or moving heavy loads in the...

Disclaimer: Note that I am not a registered dietitian. This article is intended for general information and should not replace...

At Dark Horse Athlete, our approach to training starts with understanding where each athlete currently stands. When new athletes join our...