Marathons are traditionally 26.2 miles. To some, the marathon represents the ultimate running challenge. But to others, namely people who have run several marathons, they simply arent challenging anymore. For these people, running ultra marathons is the answer.
Ultra marathons are basically any running event that is longer than 26.2 miles. Aside from that, the distances can vary. There are several types of ultra marathon events. Here is a list of some of them:
o Timed events such as 24 hour runs.
o Distance oriented ultra marathons such as the double marathon. Other popular distances are 50 miles, 50 km, 100 miles, and 100 km.
o Events that take place over the course of several days.
o Challenging events that take place on trails and other surfaces. Some also take place on mountains or in very mountainous areas.
Choose Your Event
Since the definition for an ultra marathon is pretty broad, the first thing you will need to do if you are interested in running one is to choose the event that interests you the most. Check out listings at your local sporting goods store or look online. You will want to pick an event that is far enough in...
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