What do you need to know about ultra running?
Whether it’s 50k, 50 miles, 100k, 100 miles or more, ultra running races, especially those on trails and mountains, are proving hugely popular worldwide. So what do you need to know about taking part in an ultra running race?
Who are the best ultra runners in Ireland?
Stop right away and do it. (Nicky Spinks) Paul Tierney is a running coach and sports massage therapist. He and his partner Sarah McCormack run Missing Link Coaching . He has twice represented Ireland at the World Ultra Trail Championships and was the 2015 Lakeland 100 race winner.
How many miles can you run in ultra marathon?
Nowadays, it seems, 26.2 miles is just not far enough. The advent of ultra running as a sport in its own right has driven desire amongst runners of all abilities to push themselves further than ever before.
Can a person run 26.2 miles in an ultra?
Mead said: “Anyone can run an ultra. A lot of it is mental. People think of running a marathon as the ultimate challenge – I used to think the same way myself – but when you run through 26.2 miles you realise you can go so much further.”
Whether it’s 50k, 50 miles, 100k, 100 miles or more, ultra running races, especially those on trails and mountains, are proving hugely popular worldwide. So what do you need to know about taking part in an ultra running race?
Stop right away and do it. (Nicky Spinks) Paul Tierney is a running coach and sports massage therapist. He and his partner Sarah McCormack run Missing Link Coaching . He has twice represented Ireland at the World Ultra Trail Championships and was the 2015 Lakeland 100 race winner.
What’s the longest distance you can run in an ultra?
Trail running’s surging popularity has spilled over to the ultra world, meaning you have an abundance of options. As you consider your choices, keep the following in mind: Start with a 50K (31.2 miles): Though only slightly longer than a marathon, those five extra miles can be a beast.
How to choose the best shoes for ultrarunning?
Choose shoes that work for you, not the latest ones sported by your ultrarunning icon, and decide whether you are going to use a hydration pack or handheld bottles. That’s pretty much your gear decisions taken care of. Now you can focus your time on training rather than shopping!