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The phrase “labor of love” is beyond cliché in the world of race directing, but it couldn’t be truer for events like the Berryman 50-mile and Marathon Trail Races. Like many other small races across the country that are hosted by local running clubs, this event shines because of the community behind it and how much they enjoy sharing their best local trails.
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Even though ultramarathons are hours or even days long and it seems best to warm up as the race unfolds, there are a number of physiological and psychological responses to a warmup that can be a game-changer.
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This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Leadville Trail 100, Marquette 50, Miner’s Lady 8-Hour Endurance Race, Twisted Branch 100k, and Squamish 50.
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This is an all-purpose, all-conditions shoe that provides a comfortable and responsive ride on a wide variety of terrain. We might call it a “workhorse,” but there’s also a bit of thoroughbred in the High Country, as it feels equally suitable for 50k races or 100-mile adventures.
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In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap, we highlight results from Oregon, Pennsylvania, Alaska and Maryland. Be sure to check out all the results on the UltraRunning Magazine results page. Let’s …
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Imposter syndrome is quite a phenomenon and became a familiar friend over the next 13 hours. I tried to keep my mindset on “getting to the next aid station” and mostly succeeded, but I often thought: “How much longer until I blow this lead?” The night was mostly unremarkable, aside from the mental battle to keep pushing.