Ready to make the leap into the world of ultramarathons? Learn everything you need to know about running your first 50K, from training, to race day.
50K in Miles: It's 31.07 miles. Just 5 miles more than the standard marathon distance. Sounds easy enough? Not if it's a trail race!
My first 100 mile run took me about 25 hours to complete. The second one took 34 hours to complete! Both were done completely on trails in the mountains of Oregon. The main difference between the two being just how mountainous the courses were. So, how long does a 100 mile run take? A 100
A quick and dirty guide to ultramarathon for beginners! Here are 15 lessons learned from my first 50K race. Tips on gut cramps, pre-race anxiety, pacing, and much more.
If running lingo is a language of it's own, then ultramarathon terminology is akin to a very specific dialect only spoken in remote mountain village.
We've compiled our favorite trail running documentaries all in one place. They are all free and can be viewed right now via Youtube or Vimeo below. These are perfect for when you are sick or injured or just need a bit of extra motivation to keep up those miles week in and week out. No
A quick and dirty guide to ultramarathon for beginners! Here are 15 lessons learned from my first 50K race. Tips on gut cramps, pre-race anxiety, pacing, and much more.
The lessons that ultramarathon runners can teach all runners Ultramarathoners are, in my own opinion, freakin’ crazy humans. They’re willing to go beyond what’s already considered…
My ultramarathon packing list detailing all the running gear I brought with me on my first 100-mile (160 km) ultramarathon race.
Not many can complete a long distance race, and even fewer can place. Koby Nelson, a medaling ultramarathoner, discusses successful long distance running.
The benefits of trail running span across both physical and mental health, making it an ideal form of exercise or sport specific training for almost everyone.
When running a distance over 26.2 miles, anything can go wrong. Ultras appeal to runners because ultimately they will push people to their physical and mental limits. Parts of the race can go sideways, and the ability to problem solve is a necessary tool to have. Whether adjustments can be made or not, eventually failure
What triggers the desire to run an ultramarathon? Here's 50 spectacular, extremely valid and sometimes hilarious reasons for running your first ultra.
Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception". They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do. Anyway, proprioception
Race report for Silverheels 100k, a high elevation, mountainous trail ultramarathon from Kenosha Pass to Como, Colorado.
When running a distance over 26.2 miles, anything can go wrong. Ultras appeal to runners because ultimately they will push people to their physical and mental limits. Parts of the race can go sideways, and the ability to problem solve is a necessary tool to have. Whether adjustments can be made or not, eventually failure
The sport of ultramarathon is an endless journey of trial and error. Here are 6 ultramarathon mistakes I've made - and how you can avoid making them too.
Seven important non-running things you should be doing during your 100 mile ultramarathon taper to help get you ready for race day.
A common question I'm asked as a coach is "how long should I rest after an ultramarathon?" Here's what you need to know about ultra recovery.
I am always one of the first in line to defend the sport of running when some ill educated person wants to start spouting off the common "running is bad for you" misconceptions. I come armed with facts and peer reviewed articles that state otherwise, and proudly preserve the reputation of the pastime I love the most.
In this beginners guide to training for an ultramarathon, we're going to cover all of the basics and need to know facts about training for your first ultra (note: everything you need to know about racing an ultra will come in a later post).
Your finger hovers over the computer mouse as you hesitate to hit the "register" button for another race. You know you are capable of covering the course distance, whether it be a 10K, marathon, or
Thinking about tackling an ultra? I’ve rounded up some of the best ultra running books out there for you from training tips to straight up motivation.
Ready to expand your horizons beyond the marathon? Take these first ultramarathon tips to heart to have a better experience
Humans love to be challenged. We thrive on the possibility of our own failure-- if failure is not a possibility, then the task isn’t worth working toward in our eyes. That’s why as things become easier, we find ways to make the task harder-- making puzzles more and more complex, lowering the World Athletics Championships
When you run an ultra marathon it takes a whole lot of mentail strength to cross the finish line. Read on an learn 6 mental strategies to help.
In my previous article listing the most difficult ultramarathons in the world, I branded the participants of said ultramarathons as ‘admirably crazy.’ And on that list was one ultra in particular that I would like to give it’s participants a new name. Admirably crazy doesn’t quite fit the difficulty and the sheer questionability of this
This is a report on my own Bigfoot 200 training and racing experience. The important lessons learned and how I plan to tackle this beast of a race again in the future. The Bigfoot 200 is a point-to-point trail running race through the cascade mountains of southern Washington. I trained all year for this one
We've compiled our favorite trail running documentaries all in one place. They are all free and can be viewed right now via Youtube or Vimeo below. These are perfect for when you are sick or injured or just need a bit of extra motivation to keep up those miles week in and week out. No
When Geoff and I decided to dive in head first and create our run coaching business, I knew exactly how I wanted to do things differently from other coaches.
This free 100 mile ultramarathon training plan & detailed trailing guide will help outline the porcess of what it takes to run one hundred miles.
This free 100 mile ultramarathon training plan & detailed trailing guide will help outline the porcess of what it takes to run one hundred miles.
Pizza. Beards. Testing the limits of your Bodyglide. New friends with really high step counts. Need a reason to run a 50K? I've got 31 one of them.
50 Best Trail & Ultra Running Documentaries for Ultimate Inspiration
Fueling for an ultramarathon doesn't have to feel overwhelming. A detailed guide to help you properly determine, practice, and execute your fueling strategy.
Ultramarathon aid stations are an oasis of happiness in the middle of a long day of suffering. They can also be an unnecessary time suck.
Traditional endurance fuels, such as gels and drinks, often cause gastrointestinal distress in runners. Here are 7 real food endurance fuel alternatives.
Ready to dip your toes into the ultramarathon world? A 50K - or 31 miles - is the perfect place to start. Those extra 4.8 miles beyond the traditional marathon distance are just long enough
I'm a big fan of quoting the principles of exercise around here. Specifically specificity, followed closely by progression, and let's not forget recovery. Todays topic, "how to train for a 100 miler", will focus heavily
What triggers the desire to run an ultramarathon? Here's 50 spectacular, extremely valid and sometimes hilarious reasons for running your first ultra.
Do mid ultramarathon naps actually work? Should you sleep during a 100 mile race? Ultra sleep strategies & effectiveness explained.
Understanding why athletes tend to get sick after extreme endurance events, like ultramarathons, and discussing preventative measures to keep you healthy.
