Part of the beauty of ultra running is that you’ll be spending some serious quality time with the landscape. With that in mind, consider whether your available training environment will give you the specificity you need to race well in your chosen event. Factors like altitude, elevation change...
Keep in mind, each pacer has a slightly different philosophy on time buffers, saysStephanie Dunlapof Sacramento, California, who’s paced tons of races, from 10 milers tomarathons. “The maximum time buffer you’ll want in a marathon is about two minutes. The goal of a pacer is usually ...
:First-time ultramarathon runners, runners who want to complete an ultra with limited time to train each week, runners who just want to focus on comfortably reaching the finish line. How Long?:Six months, or 24 weeks. If your only objective is to complete your ultramarathon comfortably, and ...
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“How do ultramarathoners greet each other? ‘See you at the finish line… eventually!'” Did you know that runners who incorporate humor into their training tend to have higher motivation and enjoy their runs more? So, next time you hit the pavement, don’t forget to bring a smile and...
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For people that want to lose a significant amount of weight (at least 30lbs), it will be ideal to multiply the body weight by 11g. Want to be ultra-aggressive? Well, just multiply your body weight by 10g. Now let’s get a little more practical… ...
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“If you have the time, I’d always encourage you to get your miles in during one run, rather than splitting them up," Walsh says. Professional athletes might run twice in one day but for amateurs who are training for ultra-marathons, running long distances more than once in a day coul...
some people use arun/walk techniquefor marathons and ultra marathons, to great success. Adding some walking breaks gives you the chance to take a breather, without having to stop completely. As your cardiovascular system gets more used to running, you can reduce and eventually remove the walk ...