BlindsidedTwice Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Has anyone here ever ran a 50 mile race? I have run several marathons, and I ran 30 miles in one day on my own around town... But I really really want to run an official 50 miler. Any suggestions? Tips? Advice? (Warnings? lol) Link to post Share on other sites
Mrin Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I live in a place full of ultra runners. Aside from knee and foot health being a huge priority, the one thing they always say is critical is understanding diet and prepping for an ultra run. Basically, you can run a marathon powered mainly by food/drink etc. When you start doing ultra distances (50 - 100) miles you will have to burn a lot of body mass. Knowing how to get some extra mass on you before an ultra is critical. I remember one guy saying that when he sees people with higher fat percentages he doesn't see fat, he sees miles... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lotsgoingon Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I'm sure there are online communities of ultrarunners. I am not a long distance runner ... I prefer intervals and sprints ... and yet ... I get the lure the training for 50 miles ... some so real about that. Search for online communities. I think you want a forum like LS for ultra marathoners. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
simpycurious Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 never that far for me but lots of running in my life and I would say pay very close attention to your ankles, knees, and hips..... asphalt, concrete, pavement running really takes a toll on the joints over time Link to post Share on other sites
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