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…
Motivation
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
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
10 Tricks to Keep You Motivated as an Ultra Runner
As I run into the morning before the sun rises, the streets are empty like my own personal marathon. We run through the neighborhoods beneath the moon and the stars while sharing the road with late-night taxi riders, bread trucks, and nocturnal animals. They begin to disappear as the night transforms into a new day. … Continue reading 10 Tricks to Keep You Motivated as an Ultra Runner
The 3 Ingredients To A Successful Ultra Runner
While running over 60 ultra distances in the past three years, I've accumulated a great deal of hands-on endurance training experience. Not only in regards to achieving rapid growth but also focusing on longevity and long term health. Recently I read a quote that said, "If a coach can't do it, they cannot 'teach' it, only … Continue reading The 3 Ingredients To A Successful Ultra Runner
6 Valuable Lessons Learned from Running 100 Miles
For me it was like flying. I was ready to attempt the impossible. Standing at the starting line, I thought about the 100 miles that lay ahead, trying to grasp a distance of such magnitude. But it was not confidence I felt while digging my feet into the ground nor was it eagerness as I paced back and … Continue reading 6 Valuable Lessons Learned from Running 100 Miles
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