Ultra marathon training

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

Training for an ultramarathon doesn't just mean adding a few miles to your marathon training. Here's what to know before you sign up for your first ultra!

Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes That Lead to a DNF,Starting Too Fast, Sitting Down, Experimenting With New Fuel, Not Applying Anti-Chaffing Lube

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.

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 50 Mile Training Plan - Just Finish is designed for beginner or intermediate runners who want to comfortably complete their 50 miler

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.

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).

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