When not on the trail yourself, what better way to spend your R&R time than reading about other great athletes on the trail! In no particular order, the following list is broken into two sections: inspiring ultra-running stories and guide books about ultra-running. There is something on this list for everyone! These ultra-running authors will
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.
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.
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
How to Run 100 Miles follows two normal guys as they train for and run their first ultramarathon,100-mile race. Running isn't something that comes naturally to them or to most of us, but at least they have each other. Youʼll laugh, you'll cheer and you'll probably get a lump in your throat.
Here’s our ultramarathon crew checklist, with advice on supporting ultramarathon runners. Learn more about pace-setting to get you straight to the finish line.
This free 100 mile ultramarathon training plan & detailed trailing guide will help outline the porcess of what it takes to run one hundred miles.
Our complete guide to training for a 50k; ultramarathon-specific tips, training, and strategies + gear recommendations, and 50k training plans for every level of runner.
When you go to an ultramarathon event for the first time, you might find ultra runners a bit intimidating. You may even consider if you want to still compete in the event. Do I really belong here? Ultra runners are rail-thin, outfitted with gels, sports drinks, and other supplies, and look like they're built to run for
Welcome to the pinnacle of ultra running: the 100 miler. A lot of people can run a 50k and claim the title of ultra runner, but what do they say to the inevitable follow up question, “Have you run a 100?” Let’s make sure your answer to that question is a resounding YES! There’s nothing
My ultramarathon packing list detailing all the running gear I brought with me on my first 100-mile (160 km) ultramarathon race.
Our 50 Mile Training Plan - Just Finish is designed for beginner or intermediate runners who want to comfortably complete their 50 miler ultramarathon without focusing on speed or finishing time. Once you go beyond marathon distance
100 miles is a really, really long way to run. But you (and I!) CAN do it. Here are 12 awesome (and awful) realities of running 100 miles.
Boiled potato juice, butt chaffing, irrational tears, hallucinations, and more. 17 things no one told me about ultramarathons.
I often joke that 50 milers are the "half marathon" of the ultra world. Far, but not too far (you know, relatively speaking). Tough, but still a lot of fun. 50 miles is long
Boiled potato juice, butt chaffing, irrational tears, hallucinations, and more. 17 things no one told me about ultramarathons.
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.
I didn't commit to running UTMB this year until two weeks before race day. During the second week of July my historically-troublesome...
Could this 31-year old school teacher be the next great ultrarunner of our time?
First of all, I have to say that I’m happy you’re here. Even if you’re just dipping your toes in the water out of curiosity or simply trying to wrap your head around what it would take to run an ultra marathon, you’ve taken the most important step—the first one. You’ve begun! Or maybe you’ve
Dauwalter just won the prestigious Western States Endurance Run in a blazing fast time. We can all learn something from her training philosophy.
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.
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
An ultramarathon isn't just a race: It's a windy, rocky, leg-trashing trail to self-enlightenment. Get ready to run your first 50-miler with tips from our ultra experts, plus nutrition advice and a complete 20-week training plan.
Your eyes have been opened to the ultramarathon world. You have looked up "what is an ultra marathon", you have converted 50k to miles to figure out just how much further an ultra is than a traditional marathon, and you have decided you would like to take up ultra running as a new challenge. Know
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
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
Ultrarunner and author Dave Essinger shares the tips and tricks he and other runners use to push themselves mile after mile.
These seven best running documentaries follow runners as they question their sanity and display courage. Get motivated with the best running documentaries.
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
An ultralight trail running gear and packing list with an explanation for multi-day running tours using mountain huts in the Alps
Running on trails can both improve your overall fitness and be more forgiving to your body than road running.
Thinking about training for your first ultramarathon? With this free beginner 50K training plan, you’ll be able to tackle that challenge!
Running your first 50 miler can be exciting, terrifying, overwhelming all at once, after all, it's nearly twice as far as a traditional marathon.
Anyway, the Yeti Trail Runners, in addition to putting on some pretty incredible events (so I've heard, I've yet to get to one) often put out some pretty amazing gear and goodies, with profits going to local charities. And recently, they offered a shirt that I had to have...so I bought it for myself (at an affordable $11) as an early birthday present.Trail running ruined my life.
Traditional endurance fuels, such as gels and drinks, often cause gastrointestinal distress in runners. Here are 7 real food endurance fuel alternatives.
