Elite Runners' Strategies to Maintain Motivation for Running
Staying motivated during training is a challenge for beginners and experienced runners. Learn how elite runners train through the rough patches.
By Jeff Gaudette
Ultra Marathon running Articles
How You Know You Are a Runner
How do you know that you're a runner? When certain habits become second nature, you've become one of us. Check out this fun look at runners' quirks.
By Sabrina Grotewold
How to Prepare to Run an Ultra This Year
Running beyond the marathon is an achievable goal if you follow the right process. Avoid injury and progress intelligently with this advice.
By Jeff Gaudette
4 Tips to Fuel for an Ultra-Distance Race
Find out what you need to do to fuel up and maintain your energy for your next ultradistance race.
By Michael Clarke
Ultrarunning Hydration Fact and Fiction
What is "adequate" hydration for an ultra race? And what should you do during training to prepare a solid raceday hydration plan? Find out in this ...
By Michael Clarke
7 Ultrarunning Myths That Hold You Back
Think you can't run an ultra? Your mind, not your body, might be the thing holding you back. Don't let these seven myths stop you.
By Vanessa Rodriguez
How I Became an Ultrarunner
Become an ultrarunner with advice from one firsttimer to another. Read how Julia Hubbard overcame her ultra fears to finish her first 50 miler.
By Julia Hubbard
Michael Wardian's Ultrarunning Training and Racing Tips
Racing beyond the marathon requires extra focus on gear, nutrition and training, and strong mental fortitude. Elite ultrarunner Michael Wardian pro...
By Sabrina Grotewold
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