If you’re considering an ultramarathon, then listen up and learn from those who have been there and done that!! In some ways it’s so much easier than a marthon and in others completely harder. Run coaches here will share some key tips to help you have a successful ultra.
New to RTTF? Then I’ll quickly share that while I love me some Colorado trail time, I have only done one 50KM ultra. But my team of running coaches, especially Coach Laura Swenson and Coach Amanda Eardley, have a boatload of experience. They also LOVE IT.
I’ve called upon these two wise ladies to help provides some first ultra tips.
This kind of endurance race takes determination to a whole new level and I learned a lot about myself on the way. Mostly I learned that I CAN DO IT – and so can you.
What Counts as an Ultramarathon?
An ultramarathon is any race longer than a standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Some common ultra distances include 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, but there are ultras that extend even beyond these long distances.
They can be held on different types of terrain, including roads, trails, or a combination of both. Some might have a significant elevation gain and others might be more flat. Some are point-to-point races, while others may be looped courses.
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