You’ve decided to take on an inspiring goal, a couch to 50k ultramarathon! Now, if you have never run before, this will be a long-term goal as there is nothing more important than taking it step by step. Skipping over crucial building blocks can lead to injury or just plain old burnout. If done correctly, … Read more
If you’re building up to a marathon or an ultra, you’ve probably already sifted through plenty of guides telling you how to structure your diet during your training and in the hours leading up to your race. But what about diet during your race? How you refuel during a race is equally important for an … Read more
Exactly how far is a 50k in miles? 50 kilometers is 31.07 miles. Only 5 more miles than your regular old road marathon. Sounds easy, right? Well, all of that depends on a whole lot of factors we are going to delve into. In some cases, those 5 more miles can feel like a breeze … Read more
You’ve run a marathon, maybe a few, and you’ve found yourself toying with the idea of an ultramarathon. But what does it take to go from marathon to ultramarathon? And do you have what it takes? A marathon is 26.2 miles, no more, no less. Typically, you can expect a marathon to be a fairly … Read more
Running a 50k is a great personal challenge and introduction to the world of ultramarathons – especially if you’ve come from the world of half marathons and marathons. But despite what you might hope, running a 50k isn’t just like running a marathon with a little bit extra added on at the end. How many … Read more
In this post, I share the best ultra running watches on our radar, and give you some pointers on what to look for in a GPS watch for your ultramarathon! Finding a good GPS watch for your ultramarathon – the training and the race itself – requires some research. The requirements of an ultramarathon … Read more