1st ultramarathon

Amclean93
Amclean93 Posts: 40 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi there MFP friends, my name is Adam McLean and I'm turning 23 tomorrow. After running a marathon in 2015 and feeling ok afterwards I want to challenge myself further, therefore, I'm signing up to to the Glasgow-Edinburgh double-marathon in April of next year. I am looking for anyone who'd like to be friends and share any knowledge/experience you have of long distance running/ultramarathon running or even if you just want to follow my progress. All of my current friends are inactive so I'm looking for some new pals. Or maybe you are training for your first ever marathon I may be able to offer you some help/advice

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  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    Hi Adam,

    Check out the Long Distance Runners group here at MFP. There are a few ultramarathoners there.

    Good luck. I have no plans to ever run further than a regular marathon. That's just crazy. ;)
  • ultratrailgirl
    ultratrailgirl Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! I've run plenty of 50Ks and a 80K. I'm registered for my first 100K next June :smiley:
    I'm not fast or anything but I like to run a lot. Feel free to add me if you like!
  • BasicGreatGuy
    BasicGreatGuy Posts: 857 Member
    When it comes to long distance training, make sure that your long, slow run is slow. Too many people run way too fast for their long, slow run and as such, fail to reap the benefits.

    If you take the time to build your base, you should be able to run 40 miles for your long run days, which will help prepare you for your next ultra.

    Also, don't neglect your foam roller or your core building exercises.
  • AnnyisOK
    AnnyisOK Posts: 121 Member
    Also a runner but training for a marathon nothing more than that. I can barely keep up with my calories as is. Add me!
    I'm a run fast so I can finish fast and eat type of runner. Lol Working on slowing down my pace so I don't myself out.
  • Amclean93
    Amclean93 Posts: 40 Member
    Thanks for your responses, I've signed up to that group.
  • c1ownfishie
    c1ownfishie Posts: 82 Member
    I've done a few marathons. Not sure I'll ever sign up for an ultra but I'd like to follow your progress! Feel free to add me! :)
  • Vladimirnapkin
    Vladimirnapkin Posts: 299 Member
    I've run quite a few ultras (30+), but have stepped back to work on some chronic injuries and get some speed back. I might have a pointer or two.
  • Amclean93
    Amclean93 Posts: 40 Member
    Thanks guys, thats me added ya !
  • marikaCL
    marikaCL Posts: 276 Member
    Hi

    Feel free to add me if you like.

    I'm injured at the moment so no running :( but have two Ultramarathons planned for next year, a 50 miler in April and a 100 miler in Janurary

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