![]() ![]() –Alex Beecher Don’t freak out, don’t neglect speed work, specificity and strength and conditioning. Do general strength and core work in your training.And, when you’re tired in the later stages of an ultra, a higher cadence is going to help you “slow down less” (which is what we all want, right?) – Jacob Rydman Before you “run long,” run right! Focus on leg turnover: 180-188 “revolutions per minute.” Being light on your feet is gonna lessen the chance of pounding your legs harder than they have to, thus, decreasing the risk of injury and being able to efficiently “flow” over varying terrain. Speed work also enhances stride efficiency. You’ll only be prolonging recovery, beating yourself up more than you should, greater risk of injury, and practicing/further teaching your body inefficiency. No point in logging (or slogging!) tons of heavy miles with crappy mechanics. –Boog Ferrell Before you focus on super long runs (>20-25 miles), perfect your stride as best you can. –Bee Yen Take all advice with a grain of salt. ![]() Don’t stop, don’t sit, don’t lie down.Take care of your feet…any hot spots…change socks, shoes or both.Eat whatever looks good whenever you are hungry but keep those nasty gels in the tank with some regularity. Prepare to run on quads that feel like they have separated from your femur (they haven’t). Trust in your training and enjoy the view.Always better to have some friends to run your first one with. Oh, and lubricate your feet and your delicates. ![]() Then anytime you question why you run, just put more sugar in. ![]() –Brad Barber Tell everybody you know so you can’t back out.
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