8 Winter Ultramarathon Tips For Running In The Cold
The temperature was below freezing as I prepared for a 100-mile winter ultramarathon. I was still in my hotel room going through my pre-race rituals. But for this race, because of the ...
7 Types Of Ultra Marathon Races
When running an ultra marathon, you can be on mile 1 with 99 miles to go. As you can imagine, the ultra running world is LIMITLESS. Any distance longer than the traditional ...
The Secret To Running Motivation: Going From Push To Pull
What is "running motivation" exactly? Well...its starts with understanding what "motivation" means. After a quick Google search, motivation is defined as “the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in ...
The Ultra Marathon Aid Station Beginners Guide
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 ...
Fat Adapted Ultra Runner: Why Fat Is Your Friend
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: ...
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 ...
Ultra Marathon Advice For 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 ...
11 Things To Consider Before Signing Up For An Ultra Marathon
Signing up for an ultra marathon? 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...