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Do You Know The Ultramarathon Man?
Photo: C. Johnson Despite irregular motivation, Dean Karnazes is just a regular guy. Really. Written by: A.J. Johnson On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to run a stage of the 113-mile GoreTex...
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Book Review: Relentless Forward Progress
The last word on preparing for your first ultra. Written by: Matt Fitzgerald I knew I was going to like this book as soon as I read the title. Relentless Forward Progress is, as the book’s subtitle...
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Q. Hi Mario, I started running three years ago for my health and before I knew it I fell in love with running and decided to train for and run a marathon. A little over a year ago I qualified for the...
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Where Will Ultra Confinement Lead Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle?
Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle is spending 21 months in federal prison for fraud. What will he do with his life once he's released? He just began a 21-month “race” in federal prison that promises to...
View ArticleThe Long Run: What Running Can Teach Us
Ultrarunning champion Scott Jurek shares the lessons he’s learned through the years. Written by: Scott Jurek This column first appeared on the back page of the April issue of Competitor Magazine. I...
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Running Doc: Are Women More Suited For Endurance Than Men?
The Running Doc explains why women might be better equipped for endurance events. Written by: Lewis G. Maharam It sounds ludicrous now, but the running boom of the 1970s advanced quite a bit before...
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The Western States 100 Still Leading The Pack
Bryon Powell will be running the Western States 100 this weekend, the "Superbowl of Ultramarathoning". Photo: irunfar.com A tried-and-true trail runner tells what makes this classic race the...
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Ask Scott: Ultramarathon Champion Scott Jurek Answers Your Questions!
Photo: Scott Draper“Ask Scott” is a new twice-monthly feature on Competitor.com that gives readers the opportunity to ask U.S. 24-hour record-holder and 7-time Western States 100 champion Scott Jurek...
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Beer Is The Secret To One Ultramarathoner’s Progress
A frosty beverage helped Irish runner Richard Donovan complete seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days. Photo: Herald SunHeineken, specifically. Irishman Richard Donovan has run...
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It’s Time To Run Your First Ultramarathon!
Ultrarunning can be a mission in solidarity where you have the support of an entire community. Photo: Emma Garrard As marathons continue to gain popularity, so to do ultramarathons. Are you ready to...
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What’s Harder on the Body: Trail Ultras or Road Marathons?
"A trail ultra results in soreness that’s a mile wide and an inch deep," says Alex Varner, shown here on his way to finishing seventh at last year's Western States 100. Photo: Luis EscobarAs I gingerly...
View ArticleDo You Know The Ultramarathon Man?
Despite irregular motivation, Dean Karnazes is just a regular guy. Really. Written by: A.J. Johnson On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to run a stage of the 113-mile GoreTex TransRockies Run with Dean...
View ArticleBook Review: Relentless Forward Progress
The last word on preparing for your first ultra. Read the full article at Book Review: Relentless Forward Progress on Competitor Running.
View ArticleWhere Will Ultra Confinement Lead Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle?
He just begun a 21-month “race” in federal prison that promises to draw on his well-developed perseverance skills. Read the full article at Where Will Ultra Confinement Lead Ultramarathoner Charlie...
View ArticleRunning Doc: Are Women More Suited For Endurance Than Men?
The Running Doc explains why women might be better equipped for endurance events. Read the full article at Running Doc: Are Women More Suited For Endurance Than Men? on Competitor Running.
View ArticleThe Western States 100 Still Leading The Pack
A tried-and-true trail runner tells what makes this classic race the "Superbowl of our sport". Read the full article at The Western States 100 Still Leading The Pack on Competitor Running.
View ArticleAsk Scott: Ultramarathon Champion Scott Jurek Answers Your Questions!
Have a question about training, racing, nutrition or injury-prevention for ultrarunning champion Scott Jurek? Read the full article at Ask Scott: Ultramarathon Champion Scott Jurek Answers Your...
View ArticleBeer Is The Secret To One Ultramarathoner’s Progress
Heineken, specifically. Read the full article at Beer Is The Secret To One Ultramarathoner’s Progress on Competitor Running.
View ArticleIt’s Time To Run Your First Ultramarathon!
As marathons continue to gain popularity, so to do ultramarathons. Are you ready to move up? Read the full article at It’s Time To Run Your First Ultramarathon! on Competitor Running.
View ArticleWhat’s Harder on the Body: Trail Ultras or Road Marathons?
We asked a few elite runners who frequently do both. Read the full article at What’s Harder on the Body: Trail Ultras or Road Marathons? on Competitor Running.
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