Ultra Running Magazine

The  second weekend of July featured 48 North American ultramarathons on the UltraRunning Magazine race calendar. In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap, we dive into results from Michigan, Colorado, Idaho and  Oregon. Congratulations to…

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My objectives for Western States were: assist as many runners as possible with mental obstacles they were facing coming into Last Chance, gain a better understanding of the status and limitations of sport psychology within the aid station according to volunteers and to not let a single runner DNF while sitting down.

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I’ll preface my Tahoe 200 experience by saying I don’t remember all of it. It’s wrapped up in a kind of brain fog, with gaps in my recollection of events. Apparently, this is common in the ultra world and known as “endurance amnesia.”

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Summertime brings longer trail days, with increased heat and a need to manage your fluid and cargo for extended distances. Whether you only want to carry the bare minimum or need to prepare for anything, the following options will help you cover high mileage in comfort.   

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This week's ultramarathon race calendar includes Hardrock 100 Endurance Run, Dances with Dirt Devil's Lake, Ironstone 100K, and Sinister 7 Ultra.

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