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An ultramarathon, also called ultra distance or ultra running, is any footrace longer than the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi).(An ultra is anything longer than 26.2 miles; the most common distances are 50 and 100 miles and 50 and 100 kilometers, or 31 and 62 miles.).Ultramarathon definition is a footrace longer than a marathon.An ultramarathon is any organized footrace extending beyond the standard marathon running distance of 42 kilometers, 195 meters (26 miles, 385 yards).
Ultra races typically begin at 50 kilometers and can extend to enormous distances. There is no limit.An ultramarathon is a sporting event in which participants run a distance that is greater than the traditional marathon length of 26.2188 miles (42.195 km). Ultramarathon events are held throughout the world and attract great athletes.
UltraRunning is devoted to covering the sport of long distance running, also known as ultramarathoning, or, as we prefer, ultrarunning. How far is “a long distance”? The standard definition is anything past the marathon, or 26.2 miles.An ultra-marathon is any race that’s longer than a standard marathon, typically between 50 kilometres (31 mi) and 100 kilometres (62 mi), though some races go up to 100 miles (160 km). Some ultra-marathons are based on time, rather than distance: you will have a certain number of hours to cover as much distance as you can.
16-week 50-mile ultra-marathon training schedule In a mere 16 weeks you can be ready for a 50-miler. This schedule is ideal for busy runners looking to take on an ultra.Most ultra marathons, however, have none or few aid stations, so a runner must carry significantly more on them. A favorite packing method for ultra marathoners is a hydration pack, which also has pockets and webbing for things like extra food, extra socks, gloves, Vaseline, band-aids, a headlamp, and a.ULTRA: Watch a video about Blackboard Learn with the Ultra Experience.
The following narrated video provides a visual and auditory representation of some of the information included on this page. For a detailed description of what is portrayed in the video, open the video on YouTube, navigate to More actions, and select Open transcript.Ultra Music Festival (often abbreviated as UMF) is an annual outdoor electronic music festival that takes place during March in Miami, Florida, United States.
The festival was founded in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes and is named after the 1997 Depeche Mode album, Ultra.. It was first held on Miami Beach, but besides a tenure at Bicentennial Park, and briefly being held at Virginia.Besides streaming, you can actually buy 4K movies on physical media.
Ultra HD Blu-ray discs offer 4K HDR video on an optical disc, but you’ll need a new player to play them.Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband is a next-generation network designed and built to give both consumers and companies the ability to do more.Michelob Ultra is an anomaly. Anheuser-Busch (A-B) introduced Michelob Ultra in 2002, and it’s sold like marketing magic ever since. As A-B market share declines, Michelob Ultra market share.
When looking to buy a new laptop, you may have noticed that some premium thin, light and powerful laptops are referred to as Ultrabooks. But what is an Ultrabook?
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And here I am trying to complete a challenge where I train for one in 30 days. See if I live here: https://02ultra.wordpress.com
everyone is talking about negative comments but i don’t see any
Lot more runners are doing keto diet because it more dense fuel from fat and with out the side effects of high glucose and carbs. Little known fact is that glucose is a terrible fuel source. It good for short burst but in long term it’s damaging. So fat is far better fuel for the body and it actually preferred by the body and brain.
So glad i found you guys. I just did my first marathon and totally screwed myself by not hydrating properly, I crossed that line and got my finisher medal but it was a total struggle.. I love you guys channel, it’s full of so many good information. The next one I do I’m crushing it..
Awesome dude �� and Altra make amazing trail running shoes ����
Why would you subject yourself to going 100 miles on foot in a 60hr time limit. That’s a really stupid goal
I saw a group of cows walking upside down once, but yeah I guess the scenery was nice
can anyone tell me in what month is this race and whats the exact location?
How do you maintain muscle mass as a runner? What’s the limit of miles for someone who wants to keep the muscle? 5k should be fine right?
miss piggy and a stick-figure telling me how to be my best??? no thanks, i willl walk my own path.
That’s strange, I’ve finished somewhere between 10-15 ultras, and I have many friends in the community. Yet I’ve only ever heard of a few isolated incidents of vomiting and nausea. Never experienced it myself. Would be good to see what kind of ultra runner survey is behind that data, what was their sample.
In any case, it’s important to note that the races mentioned here are some of the toughest in the world (e.g. Badwater and Barkley). One does not simply go there without many years of experience and gradually more tougher ultras races behind one’s belt.
Also, like someone else mentioned in the comments, the key ingredients to a good ultra experience are:
1) proper pacing (i.e. knowing your pace, not going too fast, never pushing yourself too hard),
2) fueling (eating things your body can digest easily, such as bananas, sports bars, sports gels, sports drinks and similar I mean wtf was that about pasta, food like that is only ever served after the race),
3) hydration (knowing approx. how much you sweat per an hour when running, and therefore running with a backpack which will usually hold anywhere from 0.7L, for the world’s top ultra athletes, to 2L of water or sports drink, for people like me, in special reservoirs).
And as for sleepiness realistically, no-one really has to start worrying about that until they are doing races which come close to 24h in length.
What a beautifull video. Contrats to Elin and sure that she will keep on doing ultras and pushing herself far as possible. Also a beautifull testimonial of love ��
Go on an ultramarathon for what a trip no ty I’ll just trip on lsd seems safer in the long term
Beautiful, just beautiful video!! Really inspirational:) Thanks for sharing!!
This sports really need super stamina and best teams works!������
Thank you for this video. I just signed up for my first 50k in 2020.
His skin looks weather beaten like some Artic explorer from 1912.
I’m hoping I make this my first completed hundo. I attempted LovIT 100 back in February of this year and had a hip flexor go sideways on me at mile 26 which led to severe ankle tendonitis at mile 58 (I pushed on walking to mile 64 to finish with a 100K result). Four years ago I was barely doing 1 road 5K a month and here I am attempting a bucket list ultra.
Ultra marathons are so bad for you. No idea why ppl do them. Especially now that it’s so popular someone saying they did a marathon is like saying saying you road a a hover board or something or do cross fit. No one really cares. Plus you produce so much free radical damage you arnt strengthening your body you are just tearing it apart. But well…have fun I guess.
Enjoyed the video I’ve signed up for a 50K in 2020 and will use some of these tips for sure.
Ultra runners are insane! Check out YouTuber fulltiltward. This guy completed the Moab 240 mile race in a little over 3 days with just a few hours of sleep. At the finish line he was still happy and talkative…he asked some people if they wanted to grab a beer and then he did Acro yoga with some lady. Craziest shit I’ve ever seen. Didn’t even think that was possible before let alone someone actually enjoying the experience.
I want to know that pain. I just signed up for my first ultra. It’s only a 50k but I’ve never even done a marathon. Maybe when my kids are older, I can train for a 100.
Do not forget to stretch. You’ll regret it. Heavy training should be accompanied by lengthy stretch routines. 1:1 training and recovery
I swear, I can get lost running around a 400 m track. If I ever decide to train for an ultra, there’s a good chance I could start out intending to run for 5 hours and end up staying out there for 5 days after missing the same few turns thousands and thousands of times over:)
I don’t go to the gym, but recently I did 1/2 mile jogging on a treadmil, only cardio being rental bikes
Keep in mind i’m completely out of shape
I just wanna get to running 25 miles comfortably
I’m also getting into calistenics
after that I might branch out to other sports
Parkour, MMA, Mountain climbing etc etc
Great video. Volunteer at this year’s Western States, had a great time.
Awesome video. I’m training for a marathon in March 2020, not only do I know I have it in the bag I have already started looking for ultra trails later in the year. Super inspired thank you
Unlike commercial videos, I think the emotions and fatigues were very clearly captured in this video. Excellent work! I am running a half marathon on the 24th of November this year.
Any suggestions for me?
The ending was cute, am going to register myself a race now. Lol
Do everyone who does ultra runs have to look like this guy? Looks like a POW from world war 2. Very unhealthy and weak.
They do it for competition,….but the commandos…they do it for daily basis,..take that one…
Good video. Nike may have too low drop for the beginners. If someone is thinking about 50k trail running then during this six months of preparation I would suggest taking part in one race a month for example in flat half-marathons and for sure one mountiain trail with the lenght about 35 km.
Hallucinations and a nice view hmmm sign me up! Deadass finna be my new hobby:D
Joe: “When you get runners high it’s like a small hit of DMT”
I’ve ran my whole life and always preferred simple 5Ks or sprinting. I’ll take a quick 18 minute 5K over exasperating myself with ultra running, especially anything near 100 miles. Kudos to Zack, but ultra running long term is a good way to accelerate inflammation in the body there’s studies on the harms of ultra running long term. Not necessary to be fit and healthy, but I guess it’s novel. To each their own.
So 1 millimeter over a marathon is an Ultra-Marathon? Sweet.
What, no discussion on maceration of the feet? That’s the kinda pain you have to create a relationship with. BAHAHAHAHA!
Not all ultras are trail marathons. Some tend to be just timed races that run consistent loops for 12,24,48,72+ hours.
There’s a bit of a science to fuel intake during different ultras but not all are specifically brutal in terms of heat and elevation gain. They all have a unique challenge to it which is what keeps it interesting. I implore you to check out the results from the 24 hour world championships this past weekend in Albi, France!
I remembered trying to do a normal marathon before, I died on the first kilometre lol
This is beautiful and inspiring. I think we can all learn to push a little more in life, cheers
I don’t get why people carry stuff on their hands. Sure, you get the thing that slides in nicely, but from a inertial standpoint…. I’d rather the mass be closer to, well, my center of mass and not at one of my extremities.
Fantastic!!!! Come to Australia and film my first Ultra. What a tribute to love of your life ��
Kudos to those humans who have a desire to do this. I have no desire to run more than 4 or 5 miles
Can baking soda be a source of sodium if to drink it with water?
I don’t consider any race longer than a marathon an actual race. they’re for runners who couldn’t make it in the marathon.
how long did it take you? took me 6 hours and 15 min the first time. then 4h 39 min
Wow great Elin! huge congrats (from a person who wants to do her first ultra also:D ) and huge compliment to Göran as well for this video it was like a movie, so nice to watch and really well captured and story telling:)
This is suicide squad. You wanna die while being considered a hero? Just run a marathon
I would LOVE to see the female equivalent of this from y’all. ie: women’s shoes, sports bras, hair bands, PMS and running…..ect.
Thank you, this was really great!❤️
At this point the US is just being a little kid refusing to convert to the metric system SMH
I’ve always found that you need to ensure you can more or less cover the distance in a single weeks training miles that you want to run in one go. That format has always served me.
This reminded me of my first ultra. Which was a 50 mile run, well it was listed as 50 mile but I made a wrong turn and did 55 miles. During the race I said this was the last time I would do this but four months later I was thinking of doing it again just like Elin! It is hard to explain but I know what she is feeling. I have now done four ultras and have one more scheduled in a month. Goran you need to join her.
A bit late here, but have you guys ever seen a high school or college Cross Country team, or Googled Eliud Kipchoge?
Hi, Alex, do you monitor your pulse during the 100 mile run? If you do, do you adjust your pace according to your pulse?
This is amazing, the amount of spirit this must take to push yourself that hard
I have run several 5-6+ hour trail runs, and one formal 36-mile trail ultramarathon. Only the elite run all of the courses. The middle-pack people like me walk (hike) all the uphills, and run only the flats and the downs. It is time on feet for most middle packers, not speed. It is never about speed. An average finish time of a 50-mile trail ultramarathon can be 14 minute miles.
look at a ultra marathoner and look at a sprinter. which body would you prefer? HIIT Training spikes HGH more than any other activity and will promote muscle growth, plus it takes less time!
Apostle Paul: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Generally this is people have not prepared correctly. The greatest ultra marathon runner of all time Yannis Kouros states its not about the training you do, its about your mental ability. In fact before Yannis became the worlds best, a 62 yo won an ultra marathon race in my home town and a few years later, Yannis completely destroy the field in the same race. If a 62 yo can win it, its about your mental ability and they both did it on no sleep for the first 35 hours
Taking out the garbage from imaginary homes is a small price to pay for glory.
I recently upped my run from 2km to 3km. I was proud of myself until I seen this ��
Yes! When I was doing upper Yosemite falls I kept thinking, this suck, I want to stop and then the next day, I thought well maybe I’ll do it some other day..
I didn’t train & completed 3 100km trail run but suffered a lot.Now I want to train for UTMB 171km if balloting get through as I got 15points now.Wish me lucks ��
Hi all. I’m an ultra marathon runner and decided to make a youtube channel in hopes of sharing my journey. If you could take a moment to check it out that would mean a lot. https://youtu.be/LwJ9sU2UO6U
Fascinating interview. The technical planning of every level is intense!
Running uphill is the craziest thing I can imagine in my life right now… it’s like noooo wwaaaaay I can be that strong
Im 187cm.. 122kg.naturally muscular.and can’t run more than 15 km…I think running for long distance need light frame body
My dad told me about 6 day bicycle races, in Chicago. This brings back the recall of it.
Actually way back in the day, New York had the New York 1000 and was seeing who could do 100 miles a day for 10 days. This is some awesome stuff!
Waow so emotional and inspirational! You can feel at the same time the difficulty of the challenge and the satisfaction of doing it. Congratulations to Elin and thank you for the great video:)
Ps. Which shoes is she wearing? I did my first trail last summer and really want to go into it, the addiction is starting ^^
Everytime i complete a long distance run I just felt amazing
I run 66 miles ascend 770m time 11h 27minutes, it was my own race from my house in Gloucester Uk to Chesptow Wales and way back, I would like to participate in the 100 miles race some day
All that beauty and vistas and he has a pair of head phones in…..
Favorite part is you signing up for the next race 3 hours after finishing. Good on ya!
Lets not forget Zach went on a year later to break and hold the new 100 mile record on track. The man is superhuman, it’s nice and humbling he considers himself “an average runner” but he is truly an animal!!!
I do ultra marathon every year. I walk more than 100km a year. Does that count?
such a great job well done! and you’re right, 50K is just a start.i know that for myself. last year i did 80k and going to do 160 in september and 250 in march. but still a great job and the race looked amazing. was it Norway? greetings from holland
Hello, im starting CC practice in a week. Any before tips for me? By the way I watched the live stream about food today and it was great!!
wish you hadnt said tortilla chips, i have a problem and this video has enabled me
People are negative because a) Jealous or b) know nothing about the human body. Or both. Haters gonna hate no matter what.
About to run my first 60 k, taking notes. Hope I don’t die after this event
i got only the best advice there is for 99.9% of people, just DONT DO IT, ultrarunning is just not healthy, it has detrimental effect of your body no matter how well trained you are. You taking years of your life, your joints will not thank you when older. People just overdo everything nowadays. Just my 2 cents.
Yes, he’s unhealthy, well done comment section. You all have eyes.
He’s a marathon runner, wtf do you expect?
Well done, Elin. Goran, loved this story, which was amazingly well-told and filmed! Thank you.
Great job on the run (and the film!). The only thing harder than an ultra must be doing an ultra while filming it.
I would be physically in pain driving this distance, legs would be cramping with lower back stiffness
Rogan would lay an egg if he found out the greatest ultra runners are vegan
Number 1 rule! Don’t get totally smashed the night before a 100km race and wake up severely hungover and with 3 hrs sleep then missing your taxi then having to walk 7 miles to the start like I did ��
A great video and an inspirational run from Elin �� I’ve done a trail half-marathon and I’m so tempted by a 50k but worried about the amount of training involved! The video’s got me thinking again……��♂️!
Thanks I am hoping maybe first race is a 100mile. I watched some YouTube videos and figured it will be a good way to quit smoking. I already quit heroin and I lived in a broken down car for 4 years in Minnesota. I choose running because my sister who is a marathon runner referred to a runner as just a half marathon runner. Now I have to run an ultra and refer to someone as just a marathon runner jokingly of course and to teach a lesson. At least I am doing better than I thought I would, my fourth run I ran 15miles at a 7:43 pace.
Why for God’s sake do you use Kilometers? Don’t tell me because science you called losing eyesight hell gate syndrome… Which is not the scientific term?
You forgot to mention the muscle breakdown known as rhabdomyolysis.
Congratulations… I just did my first 50 this year too!!! Feels great huh?!
I’m a 48 Australian now living in Singapore. I’m a runner, mother of 3 and need your help to please to be accepted for adventure race Fjällräven Polar https://youtu.be/DNpm5vNUKaQ
As an ultrarunner with an autoimmune disease, I do it because I know that my time is probably more limited than most. I want to get the most out of life and see what my body can take before I no longer have that luxury.
Went to order the UCAN but there’s a $5.95 shipping charge…
I signed up for 50km this coming December. It’s my first 50km run and excited but a bit nervous since i usually have problems with cramps on long distance run ��.
Those Ultras are brutal. Ran my first a few years back when I was 19. First 38k or so was not so bad but I didn’t feel comfortable. After that I crashed. Having to lap a golf course like 14 times in the freezing cold wasn’t so fun anymore. But I think afterwards, within the first minute of finishing, you realize it was all worth it.
If your running every day you are not going hard enough on certain days. Just my opinion. While recovering from long runs do bike rides. It’s the stress of running that takes recovery time which is close to non existent with cycling.
Well done Elin! Really can relate to how you were in your video. I ran my first 50km in Taupo in this past October 2019 (3 weeks ago) and it was an epic day out!
Hey! Thanks for the video! Very cool stuff. I was wondering how can someone with a full time job find the time for longer run training except over the weekend? I could technically run for 4 hours but i woul br either too tired to do it every day after work, or couldn’t wake up next day for work.
Long distance running does some AMAZING things but you have to do it to understand. The mindset is like being high
Do you rest occasionally or intentionally? Thanks and good luck!
He didnt even look tired when he crossed the finish line…. Drugs!
They will kill you if tried in hot weather conditions. Marathon should never be tried in hot or dry ground. Only good for forests and rainy. It can kill military men in one day.
Really great video. I could feel the pain as I had recently done my first 50km too
This video is awesomeee. You both are great. Thank you Alex for sharing your stuff
They are on whole new level.With strong will you can do everything!!!
Right… enjoy the view while you’re sleepy, hallucinating, damn near blind, and suffering stomach issues.
Sign me up!
what is his diet, and what supplements/herbs does he take to maintain that stamina for 50 miles or more?
There isn’t much data on ultra runners because they are very few. Any statistics or people saying they know what the benefits are plain lying
It takes not being fast enough in 26.2 miles vs the Africans to be an ultra marathon runner.
Wow did I do a ultra marathon in my game I must be the best in the world
What a beautifully made video. I’m playing with the idea of ultra, and she really motivated me.
Apart of the Air Force. Is the carnivore diet sustainable for heavy training / intense cardio and conditioning?
I want the ultrarunning stamina, but not the ultrarunner’s body. Stick figures belong on drawing paper, not in the real world.
This video is awesome, very inspirational ��. Am looking at taking part in an ultra so this definitely gives a good insight
Quality video, found it really informative. Have subscribed at will check out some more.
Congratulations!!! That was awesome to see the ups, downs and specially the success. Not to mention the willingness to sign up for another one. Amazing!
And motivation from my movies 😉
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCREYtoQH17LBOoFD8f5dVQ
Thanks for letting us use your video for our academy award winning film!
Awesome video!! You edited it very well. As a trail runner myself, I could definitely understand her emotions. I have yet to reach ultra trail status though.
Thank you for documenting her experience.
How does the 50 miler compare to an Ironman event? I’m tempted to train for a 50 miler, but man, running is hard. I’ve done 3 full IM’s, and many half fulls. Thoughts?
Amazing shooting.. Beautifull picture and congratz with the result of your first ultra ����
I had a much better long run recently when I turned my run log app to slilent. Not having updates on my pace helped stopped the instinct to beat my last run. I didn’t bother with music either and felt more ‘in tune’ (pardon the pun!) with what my body was doing.
HAA I don’t belong here. I jus wanted help on running 1.5 in 13 min
It’s dark and bumpy you never know what you’ll encounter….. MOMMY! ;P
Did my first ultra (50k) in 6 hours 12 minutes in May 2019! Not the fastest but can outlast most!