Lost Pace 
🎯 Fuel Smart, Go the Distance 📌 Why Nutrition Can Make or Break Your Race Imagine spending months training for an ultramarathon—only to DNF at mile 70 because your stomach revolted or your energy vanished. Nutrition is not a side note in ultra racing—it’s one of the central pillars of success. In races lasting 6, … Read more
Part 1: Altitude Acclimation – How to Breathe, Adapt, and Survive the Thin Air High altitude doesn’t care how fit you are. 🧠🏃♂️ Once you climb past 2,500 meters (8,200 feet), your body enters unfamiliar territory — oxygen drops, dehydration kicks in faster, and your mind gets fuzzy. For ultrarunners planning to take on a … Read more
🏔️ I. Introduction: Welcome to the Mountain Beast There’s something raw and untamed about a mountain 100-miler. It’s not just the distance – it’s the elevation gain, the razor-thin air, the relentless climbs, and the ever-changing weather. One moment you’re basking in sunshine; the next, you’re battling a hailstorm at 10,000 feet. And through it … Read more
🧭 Introduction: The Rise of New Ultramarathons In the world of ultrarunning, there’s a quiet revolution underway. Every year, new races emerge—some in far-flung jungles, others in sleepy mountain towns or sun-scorched deserts. They begin as whispers, perhaps a trail runner’s dream scribbled in a notebook, or a wild idea passed over coffee by a … Read more
Last updated on May 4, 2025
Part 1: Introduction & Training Like a Loop Warrior ⛰️ What Is a Backyard Ultra, Really? At first glance, it seems almost simple:Run a 4.167-mile (6.706 km) loop every hour, on the hour.Finish within 60 minutes? Great. You’re allowed to start the next lap.Don’t make it? You’re out.Keep going until there’s only one runner left … Read more
🎽 How to Qualify, Train, and Conquer America’s Most Legendary 100-Miler 🏁 Part 1: Introduction – Your Dream Starts Here There’s a moment every aspiring ultrarunner experiences—when the whisper of a dream becomes a vision. Maybe it’s after reading about Gordy Ainsleigh’s legendary 1974 run, or watching the final lap under the lights at Placer … Read more
Last updated on May 3, 2025
📌 Introduction: Welcome to the Battery Showdown ⛰️ When you’re 18 hours deep into a 100-mile race, everything matters—your feet, your fueling, your mindset… and yes, your GPS watch. In ultramarathons, a GPS watch isn’t just a fancy tool to check your splits. It becomes your compass, pacer, lifeline, and sanity anchor. And perhaps the … Read more
🏕️ Ultralight Gear Checklist for 100-Mile Races Don’t Carry What You Don’t Need – Go Far, Go Light 🎯 Introduction: Why Ultralight Matters in a 100-Mile Race Running 100 miles isn’t just about endurance – it’s about efficiency. Every ounce you carry affects your pace, fatigue, and even your risk of injury. Whether you’re chasing … Read more
🥾 The Rise of Maximalist Shoes in Ultras In the world of ultrarunning, one shoe style has stomped its way to the top of the podium — the maximalist trail running shoe. With its thick cushioning, ultra-soft ride, and cloud-like feel, it’s become the go-to choice for many runners tackling 50K, 100K, and even 100-mile … Read more
🏔️ Ultimate Picks for 100-Milers, Mountain Races & Rugged Terrain “Don’t let your feet be the reason you DNF. The right shoe can carry you to mile 100 — the wrong one won’t even make it to 30.” 🎯 Introduction: Why Shoes Make or Break an Ultramarathon Whether you’re charging through alpine switchbacks at mile … Read more