ultramarathons

Running an ultra is an extreme challenge, but being a support person for someone who’s running an ultra is a whole different can of worms.

Aid stations are a challenge that new ultrarunners have to adapt to. Here's how to maximize efficiency and also aid station benefit.

From fueling to having fun, here are 5 lessons our editor learned the hard way. 

Flatter ultras present a training conundrum. Do you train for strength or speed? Here's what you should know.

We know we lose a lot of sweat when we run, especially the extreme distances of ultramarathons. So how should you strategize salt replacement?

The second iteration of the Cocodona 250 will kick off Monday, May 2 in Arizona with a formidable field of athletes.

Stage races are different from any other type of ultra. Here's how to tell if running long distances for days in a row is right for you.

This November, Nebraska’s newest ultra-endurance event gives runners a chance to see the state in style. 

One of Northern California’s most competitive ultras turns 15 this year. Here’s what the new RD has planned, and how you can follow the action.

After an exciting win at the Jackpot 100, ultrarunner Camille Herron reflects on where her unrelenting drive came from.

Four years ago, one of the country's strongest mountain runners disappeared from the world's stage. Now she's back, racing hard - and with a story to tell.

While specific training methodology varies, these 5 general principles are nearly universal. And you can check off most of these boxes in a relatively short time.

There are two things to think about when deciding whether or not to run an ultra: physical preparedness and psychological motivation.

Ultramarathons lay bare every element of the human experience, and an aid station in one of the most famous 100-mile races shows that.

Ultramarathons are huge beasts. Here's everything you need to know about going the distance.

200-mile races involve major demands on athletes, but that is part of the training fun.

Ultrarunner, author and mom Mirna Valerio shares what gear she's loving right now. From tech to apparel, here are her favorites.

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Your first ultra will be hard, but picking the right race will make it easier

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When Marshall Ulrich needed to build strength, he took an unconventional approach — he started pulling to a discarded car tire.

The nature of MUT running means drug testing is unevenly applied, policies are inconsistent, and the path forward is murky.

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