Ultramarathon Runner Jonny Davies Prepares for BPN G.1.M Ultra

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Jonny Davies, a British ultra runner, is preparing for the 2026 BPN G.1.M Ultra, a backyard ultramarathon where athletes must complete a 4.2-mile loop every hour until only one person is left standing. Davies shares his preparation, mental strategy, and nutrition plan for the race. He also talks about his inspiration, his experience with flavor fatigue, and his approach to documenting his journey on social media.

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Jonny Davies is no stranger to pushing his body to the limits, having completed the Capital Challenge in 2024, where he ran 960 kilometers through the UK and Ireland. He’s now preparing for the BPN G.1.M Ultra, a backyard ultramarathon that requires athletes to complete a 4.2-mile loop every hour until only one person is left standing. Davies shares his preparation, mental strategy, and nutrition plan for the race, which includes fueling with gels, powders, and solid foods, and using a crew to support him. He also talks about his approach to documenting his journey on social media, saying “I’m not trying to go into this to try and win, I’m trying to do this to share the journey, the process of getting to that start line is just as important as the who you become along the way.”

Ultra running is not just about the physical challenge, but also about the mental game. Davies says “it’s a case of taking it one lap at a time, you break it down, instead of thinking about the end you think ‘just get to breakfast, get to lunch, get to dinner.'” He also talks about the importance of having a crew to support him, saying “I owe it to them to give everything.”

For Davies, ultra running is not just about the physical challenge, but also about the community and the stories that come with it. He says “I think so much of that is dependent on like have I fueled properly, am I at the right hydration levels?”

Ultra running is a journey, not a destination. Davies says “the becoming of something new, and I thought why don’t I share more of that process of the becoming… ‘OK, what does this mean now becoming someone who wants to now pursue bigger challenges or more adventurous, more adventurous, runs.'”

Ultra running is a test of human capabilities, and Davies is ready to push himself to the limits. He says “I’m not trying to go into this to try and win, I’m trying to do this to share the journey, the process of getting to that start line is just as important as the who you become along the way.”

And that’s the thing about ultra running, it’s not just about the physical challenge, it’s about the mental game, the community, and the stories that come with it. As Davies says “I think that’s the most beautiful part about these things is that becoming of something new.”

Author: Evan Null