On the 22ndof November the Desert Ultra in Namibia will take place.
The Desert Ultra takes place across 250k of the Namib Desert testing runners as they cross dried-up river beds, huge dune fields and run through grasslands with the majestic volcanoes and mountains as a back drop to the race.
With the extreme conditions and amazing location this fantastic race awaits those willing to tackle this challenge.
As a self-sufficient race you will be responsible for carrying all of your kit and equipment for the entire race, which includes a sleeping bag, food, safety equipment and a minimum of 2.5 litres of water.
David McIntosh is an Adventure Athlete and Ex-Royal Marines Commando.
So it was obvious he sought out other Ex-Royal Marine who are now a Physios.
This week David has been preparing for the Ultimate Desert Ultra with some injury prevention from Bulletproofbodies.
David’s body will endure 250 km of hot and sandy desert where the normal Ultra-Running injuries will apply.
Tight hip flexors
Lateral knee pain
Tight Calves
Achilles tendinopathy
&
Plantar Fascia pain
So what do you listen to that will help Bulletproof Your Brain when you are running this intense 5 day race?
The answer is simply, Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins.
The Bulletproofbodies team met Goggins this Summer and were massively inspired by his talk.
He is the Authentic Athlete.
Goggins now stretches for hours daily after all the grueling endurance events he has endured including 3 Hell Week sin a single year!
The hip flexors stretch is the most important for runners.
Kneel down is a Lunge position.
Put a cushion under your knee to prevent discomfort.
Raise your arm on the same side upwards then over.
By adding some Lateral (side) Flexion we increase the stretch and mobilse in two different planes of movement.
Hold from 30 seconds to 2 minutes to be effective with your stretching.
From Ex-Royal Marines to another, we wish David McIntosh good luck and salute him as he attempts this mother of desert races.
