strong, not destroyed

Essays on endurance, discipline, and self-mastery for ambitious men who want to finish their ultras strong not destroyed.

By Alex Novicov

· Launched 2 years ago

Welcome To Strong, Not Destroyed

If you are new around here, I suggest you start here.

Mar 2, 2025•Alex Novicov

Leaner and Stronger: How to Lose Body Fat While Training for Your Big Ultra

The Supplement Most Ultra Runners Ignore That Fixes Hunger, Gut Health and Body Composition

May 27•Alex Novicov

How To Finish Your Next Big Ultra Strong

Four strategies I used to finish strong UTVV Slovenia 110km and finish 24th in my Age Group.

May 9•Alex Novicov

Why You're Tired All the Time But Not Getting Fitter

The hidden cost of junk miles, fake recovery, and training without structure.

Apr 16•Alex Novicov

How I Trained For A 380 km Race Without Getting Injured

A smarter way to build endurance, stay injury-free, and perform when it matters without chasing endless miles

Apr 9•Alex Novicov

Why You Are Always Tired And Think It's Normal

Why constant fatigue isn’t normal and what it actually means for your training

Apr 2•Alex Novicov

I Finished Destroyed. One Year Later I Was 6 Hours Faster.

The uncomfortable truth about durability, preparation, and finishing strong.

Mar 26•Alex Novicov

The Real Reason Trail Runners DNF

You didn’t DNF because of the weather — you DNF’d because you weren’t ready

Mar 19•Alex Novicov

Trail Runners Obsess Over Gear. They Ignore the Engine.

Why body composition might be the most ignored performance factor in trail running.

Mar 13•Alex Novicov

The Direction of This Substack

Changing direction of One Percent Edge

Mar 7•Alex Novicov