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Any UltraRunner's?

RunningAddict
RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Into my second week of ultra training. I know its not going to be easy but then again, what is? I would like to have some more ultra friends to conversate with along the way! =)

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  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    omg i wishhh. good luck!! one day!! :D

    colege xc runner here :)
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    Have you read Catra Corbett's blog? She's pretty neat and supplements her running with Crossfit. http://trailgirl.blogspot.com/
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    Have you read Catra Corbett's blog? She's pretty neat and supplements her running with Crossfit. http://trailgirl.blogspot.com/

    I haven't but I will check it out. Thanks.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Not yet...however there are a few people on MFP who are. I know UltraRunnerGale is one. She's a pretty kick butt lady too...awesome friend to have.
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    The 50 miler is where it is at. I can't wait till I can pull this distance off
  • irongirl73
    irongirl73 Posts: 98 Member
    I don't think my joints could stand it, so I stick to triathlons. Every 5 years I want to do an ironman. I've done two. I think my body will last longer this way! I have always wanted to do a 100 mile race though. It's on the bucket list! Good luck!
  • Amanda_Runs
    Amanda_Runs Posts: 169 Member
    I have my first marathon in April 2012...but I would LOVE to get up to an ultra!
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Running fourth marathon this weekend and hoping to do an ultra next year (probably 50k but we'll see).
  • tigerbluefly
    tigerbluefly Posts: 257 Member
    I'm running my first marathon in 10 days and will be doing a 50 mile next September. Ludgerclay is my friend and an ultra runner. Look him up. :)
  • mtnultra
    mtnultra Posts: 13
    Here! Well, I ran a 50k in 2009, haven't been over that distance since but have two 50 milers lined up this year. How's everyone's training going?
  • catcher_in_the_pie
    catcher_in_the_pie Posts: 37 Member
    Hi, ultra-runners. I have a 50 mile race in May, but nothing scheduled after that.
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    the most badass runner out there. i think i have a fitness related crush on her.

    http://elliegreenwood.blogspot.com/
  • catcher_in_the_pie
    catcher_in_the_pie Posts: 37 Member
    the most badass runner out there. i think i have a fitness related crush on her.

    http://elliegreenwood.blogspot.com/

    She's amazing. First place @ Western States? Yup, badass, alright.
  • grinch031
    grinch031 Posts: 1,679
    Hi, ultra-runners. I have a 50 mile race in May, but nothing scheduled after that.

    So what do you do for your long training runs?
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    I'm an aspiring ultra :)

    I actually decided yesterday that I'm going to run an ultra after my next two marathons this year. Feel free to friend me :)
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    There is an Ultra Running Group in the groups section

    I have a 10 miles trail race tomorrow that accomanies a 50K.

    A 50K has entered my mind, but we'll see how 10 miles goes first. I've done several trail 5 & 10K's before.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    Into my second week of ultra training. I know its not going to be easy but then again, what is? I would like to have some more ultra friends to conversate with along the way! =)

    Wow! I admire you for this!!

    What sort of training are you doing for that?
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    Hi, ultra-runners. I have a 50 mile race in May, but nothing scheduled after that.

    Bloody hell, if I were to do a 50 mile race, I doubt I would ever run again, I would be walking as though I had been on a horse all my life, bandy legs, the lot LOL!

    How do you keep going at that distance?
  • jturnerx
    jturnerx Posts: 325 Member
    She's amazing. First place @ Western States? Yup, badass, alright.

    I was in Auburn volunteering at Western States and saw her come in. Awesome! Then I met her this past December at the "Unbreakable" screening the night before North Face. Ellie is totally nice and down to earth.

    There are a few of us ultra runners out here. I've done several 50ks and a 50 miler. The next distance I'm tackling is a 100k which is in May. I've run probably 90% of the course at this point during various training runs and I'm more than a little scared. There is a lot of elevation ascent and descent. On the plus side, since this race is practically in my back yard, I have a very, very clear idea of what I'm in for. lol
  • jturnerx
    jturnerx Posts: 325 Member
    So what do you do for your long training runs?

    Long training runs I try to be as specific to the course as my goal race as possible. My goal race is a trail race with a lot of hills so long runs are on trails with a lot of hills. Sometimes I'll sign up for trail races and use them as supported training runs. I would be more inclined to do this more for 50k and above distances. Anything below that I can roll my own and plot out a course that loops back to the car so I can resupply food and water. I still sign up for some short races too that friends are doing or might be in a different park just for a change of scenery and mixing it up a bit.
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