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Is There An Ultra-Marathon In You? by Cynthia S. "Ultra" means far beyond the norm. Most people, even runners, agree ultra-marathoners are "beyond the norm." But most runners would be surprised to learn that an ultra-marathon ... Read on »

How to juggle and run a 100-mile ultra marathon by Perry R. Patient Expert

... challenge. Yes, I plan to do the Chicago marathon in the fall but I was thinking of something a bit bigger. I’m not sure if I mentioned it before, but I’d like to joggle an Ultra Marathon. [...]Filed under: Training Tips | 3 Comments » Read on »

Joggling the Lakefront 50 Mile Ultra Marathon – Part 2 by Perry R. Patient Expert

... after that. He also witnessed drop number 2 which happened 2:50 into the race. I don’t know why it happened. My right hand was in [...]Filed under: Inspiration, Joggling, Marathons, Races, Reviews, World Records | 4 Comments » Read on »

Joggling the Lakefront 50 Mile Ultra Marathon – Part 1 by Perry R. Patient Expert

... race started. But for a joggler, perfection takes a back seat to speed. Legs win races, not hands. Fortunately, the wind couldn’t [...]Filed under: Inspiration, Joggling, Marathons, World Records | 13 Comments » Read on »

Joggling the Lakefront 50 Mile Ultra Marathon – Finale by Perry R. Patient Expert

... ed at a bathroom and I just assumed she was in there. But Kikta pointed her out up ahead. Damn, she’s good. And speaking of good, [...]Filed under: Inspiration, Joggling, Marathons, Races, Reviews, World Records | 6 Comments » Read on »

10 Tips for Running an Ultra Marathon Relay by Perry R. Patient Expert

It’s just a couple of days away until my relay team, We’ve Got Balls, participates in the Great Midwest Relay. You’ve already been told about the benefits of running and juggling a relay race. Now, here are some tips you might consider to make the experience smooth and enjoyable. 10 Tips for Preparing a [...]Filed under: Madison, Races, Training ... Read on »

2006 Ultra-Marathon/Triathlon Season by Rock G. Patient Expert

After the Miwok 100k. Picture captures what this year has been mostly like - good races with great friends.January 1st thru November 25 ULTRA-MARATHONS Miwok 100KOhlone 50KMt. Diablo 50kWestern States 100MFiretrails 50MStinson Beach 50kQuad Dipsea TRIATHLON Big Kahuna Triathlon VOLUNTEER/CREW/PACE Pacifica 50K ... Read on »

I am an Ultra-Marathoner Baby! by Tri to Be Funny Patient Expert

The Sunmart 50K is everything it's built up to be Time: 4 hrs 55 min (and some change) Overall Place: 28th out of 520 runners Female Place: 8th overall Female 30-34 Year Old Age Group: 2nd place out of 20! I came home with the most unusual race trophy ever--a horse statue. Gotta love those Texas Trail Races. I placed at Sunmart!!!! I placed at Sun ... Read on »

How to Survive an Ultra Marathon by DietsInReview .. Healthy Living Professional

People's HealthBlogger Awards 2008 - Best 100 Winner!

Because completing my first Olympic distance triathlon was not enough, I decided to follow up a week later with my first ultra marathon – a 50K (31 mile) trail race in The North Face Endurance Challenge series! If you’re surprised, trust me, I was too! I actually thought I was competing in a 20- ... Read on »

2008 Ultra Marathoners of the Year by NE Ohio Trail Club Patient Expert

Jorge Pacheco of Los Angeles and Kami Semick of Bend, Oregon have been voted the 2008 UltraRunning Magazine North American ultra marathoners of the year. Jorge Pacheco Pacheco won six of the eight races he competed in during the year, including the 135-mile Badwater Ultra across Death Valley in J ... Read on »