Dave Troman – Ultra Runner
Ultra Runner
A bit about me:
I have been running competitively for 30 years across a number of disciplines; a junior and senior GB International Orienteer to present day as an Ultra Runner who regularly finishes in the top 10 of the countries toughest 100 mile trail races. I have also just attained a top 200 finish in, arguably, the world’s premier 100 mile trail race, the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.
What I’ve learned?
I have learned in recent years the importance that nutrition plays in my training and race planning. Much of this understanding has come about in the last year with the help and guidance from the team at Mountain Fuel. Despite selling supplements they encourage a sensible and balanced diet to suit the individual, which is refreshing… Team Mountain Fuel has helped me understand that there is no individual solution that fits us all, we all train at different intensities, run/train at different speeds, distances and frequency… our bodies are unique as are our metabolisms so I now explore new foods, quantities and combinations and monitor performance and well being and tweak where necessary.
Why I love running!
I don’t just love running, I love all the kit that goes with it and the challenges of trying to get better. I’m lucky to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and am blessed to have a playground that encourages me and inspires me to get out… and as it is so stunning why not run for hours to make the most of it. Well that’s my excuse for lots of training!
My favorite achievement(s) so far…
Following on from my second place in the Hardmoors 110 where I first used Mountain Fuel competitively and armed with a new nutrition strategy developed with the lads at Mountain Fuel I completed my first UTMB (Tour of Mont Blanc in France – 166km with 9600m of ascent) last year and was delighted to finished 198th out of 2300 despite not approaching the race with a competitive mentality, I simply wanted to get round and enjoy it.
- Huge congratulations to Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc competitorsWell done to #TeamMountainFuel Dave Troman and Andy Jackson, completing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc – UTMB #TDS 119km and 7200m ascent
- Team Mountain Fuels historic Billy Bland Challenge race sees six records smashed: Race ReportOn Sunday 25th June at 5am, Team Mountain Fuel made fell running history with the first competitive head-to-head race involving the Billy Bland Challenge and with that six records. The ...
- Billy Bland Challenge Record Breaking AttemptOn Sunday 25th June, Team Mountain Fuel aim to make history with the first fun competitive head-to-head race involving the Billy Bland Challenge. Two mixed teams of men, women including ...
- Well done to #TeamMountainFuel Hardmoors 200 & 110 runnersCongratulations to everyone who took part in the Hardmoors 200 & 110 at the weekend. Special mentions go to our #TeamMountainFuel runners Shelli Gordon finishing 1st lady (5th overall) and Paul Nelson 2nd Male (1st vet)… ...
- Bob Graham leg 2 Fell RunningDay 2 of the #TeamMountainFuel fell running weekender, great video of leg 2 of the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District. Fantastic weekend of mountain running with around 35 miles and ...
- Keswick Mountain Festival success for Team Mountain FuelAt the start of the festival Team Mountain Fuels focus was on the Team Trail Cup as with this came a cheque £250 which Mountain Fuels owner Rupert wanted to ...
- Hardmoors 55 race reviewThere are a lot of races around the country, however none match the spirit and community feel of the Hardmoors series. It was for this reason we were delighted to ...
- Ultra Nutrition part 1Fuelling for a 50+ miler… Nutrition is key and it’s not just about stuffing in enough carbs to get you round a race, the differences between good and bad nutrition ...
- Mountain Fuel success at 3 x 3000 UltraAn action packed weekend for Keswick in the Lake District saw Mountain Fuel runners Howard Seal and Dave Troman finishing first and second V40 and third and fourth overall in ...
- Lakeland 100Race Report by Dave Troman The Lakeland 100/50, since it’s first running in 2008, has grown in numbers and prestige, and rightly takes it’s place as the UK’s premier mountain ultra ...