The Ultra Distance Blog

What is it about running that fuels your fire to the point of incorporating it into every aspect of your life? 

Nicolas Danne, Näak athlete and Senior Technical Representative for ON Running, spoke with us about his favourite ultra and how the running community has impacted his life.

Read along to learn about the importance of finding your why in your athletic life, and running with a purpose.

Finding cheese alternatives isn't always easy, so we have come up with a recipe for a tasty and high protein parmesan alternative with cricket powder! 

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We love hearing about your own cricket powder recipes! Here is a recipe that was sent in to us: Mamma's Costanzo's Cricket Powder Banana Bread.

Add some cricket powder to your homemade pesto sauce and impress with a delicious yet healthy and protein-rich pasta meal!

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Sky Running is a genre of competitive running that takes place mostly above 2000 meters or 6561 feet, where the minimum average incline is 6% over the total distance, and at least 5% has an incline of 30% or more. The climbing difficulty does not exceed UIAA grade 2.

Näak athlete Kylee Toth wrote an amazing article about her experience with high altitude sky running in Italy, and it is a mind-blowing experience to say the least. Read along with Kylee's journey to find out how her experience grinding through the mountains of Italy played out, and everything she learned from the journey.

Pizzas are easy and fun to make - and can even be healthy! Try our pita style cricket powder protein pizza with cricket powder tomato sauce and cricket powder parmesan alternative.

Who doesn't love garlic bread? Follow our recipe below for a healthier and protein-rich version!

The essence of trail running is not only about running. It is the quest for a unique experience, in symbiosis with our environment. Learn how running in the wilderness can improve your day-to-day life.

Looking for an easy, tasty, healthy and protein-rich meal idea? Try our cricket powder meatballs - ideal with homemade tomato sauce over spaghetti!

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In March 2021, a group of determined long-time friends set off on a mind-blowing excursion. Their mission; to cross Canada on the longest North-South crossing ever attempted. 7 months of skiing, canoeing, and biking through polar bear territories, arctic windstorms, and flooding. This is Expedition AKOR.

Follow along as the team recounts their treacherous journey, from Nunavut to Ontario, powered by nothing but the human body, will, and determination.

Nothing beats homemade sauces! This version of tomato sauce with cricket powder doesn't only taste great, it also gives a protein boost to your meals.

An unfortunate part of being an athlete is eventually dealing with injuries or sick days. We know how it feels, and to help you recover from your injuries as quickly as possible, we've put together these 5 nutrition tips to help you recover through injury, or illness.

From your caloric intake, to managing inflammation, find the best way to manage your injury and come back stronger.