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The Ultramarathon Resource

The race of all races, the ultramarathon, also referred to as ultra distances is a race of more than 26.2 miles (marathon race). Although, a race over 26.2 is considered an ultramarathon, races over 50 miles are the most typical. Unlike marathons ultramarathons are generally on soft terrain such as trails and or mountain paths. Ultramarathons are popular throughout the world. Many tips and advice for marathons can be applied to the longer distances of ultramarathons. Long distance running principles are the cornerstone and foundation for ultramarathon training. The following resources will get you started in ultramarathons or help you improve your personal records.

Training

• Training for Ultramarathon- Basic information for preparing for an ultramarathon.
• Ultra marathon 101- Fundaments of ultramarathon training
• Ultra marathon Training- Explains the type of endurance and training required to compete in an ultramarathon.
• On the Run- A 24 week training program for a 54 mile ultramarathon.
• Training Schedule- Impute date and race mileage and receive a specialized training program.

Staying Hydrated

• Sodium /Salt and Electrolytes- Director of long distance races Karl King gives advice on hydration,
• Hydration- Helps runners decipher how much to drink while running.
• United States of America Track & Field- Recommendation of fluid conception for long distance runners.
• Fluid Guidelines- Australian Institute of Sport provides beneficial guidance on proper hydration.

 Nutrition

• Distance Running- Nutritional advice for female and male distance runners.
• Nutrition for Long Distance Runners- Article on the needs of endurance running.
• Nutrition- List the nutritional deficits distance runners may experience and how to offset these issues with proper nutrition and diet.
• The Runners Diet-  The basic diet of runners.
• 45 Best Foods- A list of the best foods for runner and why they are so beneficial.

Injury

• Injury Clinic- Describes common injures and how to prevent those injuries.
• Running Injuries- Explains the symptoms of 7 running injures and to how to avoid running injuries.
• Injury Treatment and Prevention – Dr. Miller’s advice on prevention and treatment of running injuries.
• Running Injury Prevention- An injury prevention plan.
• Avoid Injuries- Fact sheet on injury prevention.
• Treatment and Prevention- Treatment and prevention on plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.

Hills

• Hills- The article answers the question why run hills and when to run them.
• Killer Hills- Hill techniques and how to perform hill drills.
• Improve Your Running- Article exploring the benefits of hill training.
• Hill Running- Introduction to hill training.
• Running Hills- Elite runner Jeff Galloway provides guidance on making hill training easier.

Mind Games

• Mind Power-Use mind power to advance in ultra running.
• Mental Imagery- Tips for using mental techniques to improve training and racing abilities.
• Mental Preparation- Rogue Running article gives details on the advantages of being mental prepared.
• Marathon Mental Preparation- The article is geared towards marathon mental preparation but can be used successfully in ultramarathons.

Trail Running

• Trail Running- Reasons to run trails and where o find them.
• Fit Facts- Article shows the fun of running trails and the advantages of running trails.
• Trails- Advice on starting trail running.

Temperature

• Summer- Ten tips for running safely in the summer.
• Cold Weather Tips- Navy SEAL Stew Smith’s tips on cold weather training.
• Running in the Rain- New York Road Runners Club tips for running in the rain.

Other Ultra Resources

• Hitting the Wall- How to avoid hitting the wall.
• Get Started-How to get started in ultramarathon running.
• Competitive Running Strategies- Race strategies for ultramarathons.
• Marathon Tips- These tips are useful for ultramarathon runners.
• Ultramarathons –Guide on successfully running an ultramarathon.