Tag: ultra
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What I Learned Preparing and Running My First Ultra
Written by Erik Dunbar As many of you may know I recently participated in the 2026 Notchview Ultra this July. I had set a lofty (for me) goal of completing 100+ miles in 72 hours. Up until this point the longest distance I had raced was a half marathon. I figured both nutrition and training…
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Why I think you should consider an ultra as your next big race.
Written by: Matt Betten In 1923, George Leigh Mallory was asked why he was so intent on climbing Mount Everest. His reply is now famous – “Because it is there.” I’ve found this really speaks to most ultrarunners. Whether you’re running 100 milers in the mountains of Colorado or you’re running as many 2 mile…
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The Chill Approach to an Ultra
Written by Donna Macauley The chill approach to doing an ultra! When I think of ultras, I think of grueling mountainous terrain where you have to carry ALL your resources with you, follow remote trails by yourself and plot out extensive plans for your pacers and hope that you actually find them. That sounds like…