Years ago I set out to run my first ultramarathon and DNFed. While it wasn't exactly the debut I had hoped for, my fascination with ultras only grew since then.
I have interviewed numerous ultra runners to get their take on the demands of the sport and what drives them. You can listen to episodes with:
On today's podcast, I'm sharing my tips to successfully training for and completing your first ultra. And next time around, I'll make sure to follow these suggestions myself!
This episode is a repost from the My First Ultra show, part of the Becoming Ultra podcast, with Kris and Carly. I met them at the Rocky Mountain Trail Camp where we bonded over running, training, and of course, podcasting.
This conversation is for aspiring ultra marathoners. After my own attempt, I have no delusions about the challenge that you'd be taking on!
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