Think you’ve got what it takes to Ultrarunning charity Into Ultra is giving one runner the chance to find out through its new ‘Launch Pad’ scheme. The organisation says it welcomes applications from runners taking on the challenge, and you've got almost three weeks to apply. The chosen trainee will receive12 months of tailored training, one on one guidance, support from an expert personal trainer and top of the range kit from the charity's partners.
The journey will be documented on Into Ultra’s social media channels to inspire other people to . Into Ultra says the ideal candidate will be someone who: and will close on October 20. Granted a charitable status last year, Into Ultra aims to encourage ordinary people and part time runners to Since its founding in 2023, Into Ultra has focused its efforts on increasing representation within ultrarunning.
The organisation has helped 80 runners, the majority of which were female, with 15% from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, to take their first steps, “with support ranging from free race entries and kit to coaching”, explained co-founder Basil Heaney. He added: “We’re looking to expand the support we offer and the number of budding ultrarunners we can help. The Launch Pad is a brilliant opportunity to highlight what Into Ultra does and to inspire an even wider audience to give it a go.
” Officially recognised as a sport for the first time in 1953, ultrarunning has a long and intensive history. Drawing on human.
