Ultra running

Ultrarunner and author Dave Essinger shares the tips and tricks he and other runners use to push themselves mile after mile.

When not on the trail yourself, what better way to spend your R&R time than reading about other great athletes on the trail! In no particular order, the following list is broken into two sections: inspiring ultra-running stories and guide books about ultra-running. There is something on this list for everyone! These ultra-running authors will

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

My ultramarathon packing list detailing all the running gear I brought with me on my first 100-mile (160 km) ultramarathon race.

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.

This free 100 mile ultramarathon training plan & detailed training guide will help outline the process of what it takes to run one hundred miles.

If you thought your workout beat you up, check out what runners looked like after they finished a 78-mile ultra marathon.

Welcome to the pinnacle of ultra running: the 100 miler. A lot of people can run a 50k and claim the title of ultra runner, but what do they say to the inevitable follow up question, “Have you run a 100?” Let’s make sure your answer to that question is a resounding YES! There’s nothing

I crashed, burned, and DNF’d my first ultramarathon in an epic way. So in retrospect, yeah, there are a lot of things I wish I knew before my first ultra. And if you have found yourself here with your first ultra looming in the distance, I hope that my “I wish I knew then what I know now” tips can help you reach that finish line successfully.

Here’s our ultramarathon crew checklist, with advice on supporting ultramarathon runners. Learn more about pace-setting to get you straight to the finish line.