An ultra marathon aid station is a table of relief filled with supportive volunteers, food and drinks for replenishment, along with a few other odds and ends to aid you along the way. But sometimes, after running hours through the night, staring at the debris of the dirt trails ahead, it’s just nice to see … Continue reading The Ultra Marathon Aid Station For Beginners
Fat Adapted Running for Ultra Runners
A fat adapted runner understands that in today’s competitive world of low cost convenience, we have lost sight of the essential link between diet and physical activity. Take a car for example: if we fill it with the correct gas & oil but fa to hit the pedal, then the car remains static, eventually losing … Continue reading Fat Adapted Running for Ultra Runners
6 Mental Strategies To Help You Complete An Ultra Marathon
They say you run the first 50 miles of an ultra marathon with your body and the second 50 miles with your mind. What an exceptionally accurate presumption. I say this from experience. When the pain in your legs is unbearable and the blisters on your feet are abnormal and the chaffing on your body … Continue reading 6 Mental Strategies To Help You Complete An Ultra Marathon
You Know You’re An Ultra Runner When…
It was 2 o’clock in the morning as I ran across the state of Florida with blisters on my feet passing a set of wild coyotes while dumping a bag of flour down my pants. Yes, I’d say ultra marathons can be a unique experience. When we take any activity to its extreme, we must … Continue reading You Know You’re An Ultra Runner When…
Quick Guide: Ultra Marathon Race Day Morning
Ultra marathon race day morning can take several turns so be prepared and focused. I’ve taken the starting line with ease and I’ve taken the starting line with a shirt on backwards and a grumbling stomach. But with preparation, it can be smooth and even leveraged to your advantage. The morning brings endless possibilities where … Continue reading Quick Guide: Ultra Marathon Race Day Morning
11 Things To Consider Before Signing Up For An Ultra Marathon
Signing up for your first ultra marathon? Or maybe your first race didn’t go so well? Whether you are brand new to ultra running or you are an experienced endurance athlete, here you will find a helpful guide with 11 things to consider before signing up for an ultra marathon. There is a whole lot … Continue reading 11 Things To Consider Before Signing Up For An Ultra Marathon
10 Ultra Marathon Quotes And How They Apply To Race Day
“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.” That’s the essence of ultra marathon running – relentless forward motion while putting one foot in front of the other. This particular quote is one of the most popular within the ultra world and I’d say it sums … Continue reading 10 Ultra Marathon Quotes And How They Apply To Race Day
What To Pack For Your First Ultra Marathon
So you’ve decided to run your first ultra marathon? Congratulations! Choosing to take the plunge into the world of ultra marathon running is an achievement all on its own. Now that the hard part is done, it’s time to get down to some planning. One of the most frequently asked questions for first time ultra … Continue reading What To Pack For Your First Ultra Marathon
7 Reasons To Make Running An Ultra Marathon Your Resolution For The New Year
As you contemplate running your first ultra marathon, you may be struck with an assortment of mixed emotions. It can certainly be a huge commitment. Choosing and attempting to break such an inconceivable barrier both physically and mentally can sure be a whole lot to swallow. But what if you took your training one run … Continue reading 7 Reasons To Make Running An Ultra Marathon Your Resolution For The New Year
Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes That Lead to a DNF
The dreaded 3 letters in Ultra Running: D-N-F or Did Not Finish. The 3 letters that no ultra runner at any level wants to hear on race day. Ultra marathons are different from any other endurance event in that you can only expect this: expect the unexpected. Things will go wrong and things will go … Continue reading Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes That Lead to a DNF
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