What Is An Ultra Marathon?

July 5, 2008 · Filed Under Articles, Beginners, Training

Excellent recap on what does it mean to be an ultra runner. Coach Neil L. Cook, runner and triathlete since 1978, puts together what is an ultrarunning 101 for those looking for a basic guide on what is and what it takes to run more than 26.1 miles. Some points covered in this article are:

What is an ultra marathon?
Why do an ultra-marathon?
How to train for an ultra-marathon (strength building, speed building, hill running)
Pre and post-race advise

Read more at www.runnersweb.com

Written by Neil L. Cook

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