ultramarathoner
Beyond-marathon competitor
An ultramarathoner is a person who runs ultramarathons—races longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.
These runners typically compete in events of 50 kilometers, 100 miles, or even multi-day races across extreme terrain: She's an ultramarathoner who just completed her third 100-miler.
Continuous, without closing
- LeadvilleHistoric Colorado mining settlement
- multidayAcross several dates
- transcontinentalSpanning an entire continent
- point-to-pointBetween two specific locations
out-and-back · cutoff time · DNF · buckle · finisher medal
Determination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- mental toughnessPsychological resilience capacity
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
tenacity · suffering · breakthrough · willpower · focus · self-doubt · mantras · visualization
Forward-facing vehicle light
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- trekking polesHandheld hiking supports
- trail shoesFootwear for unpaved ground
- electrolyte tabletsCompressed mineral supplements
energy gels · compression socks · GPS watch · emergency blanket · buff · rain shell · waist pack · reflective gear
Loss of contractile power
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
- chafingIrritation from friction
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- bonkingStriking with a thunk
hyponatremia · dehydration · swelling · sleep deprivation · hallucinations · nausea · recovery · adaptation
Extended period ahead
- elevation gainTotal altitude increase traveled
- tempo runSustained fast-paced training
- recovery runEasy effort following intensity
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
periodization · base building · night training · mileage · cross-training · easy pace
Working team aboard
- pacerTempo-setting individual or device
- aid stationTemporary medical facility
- checkpointInspection station on route
- medical tentTemporary care shelter
race director · volunteer · cutoff · tracking · split times · muling · handoff · spectator
Three-discipline race competitor
- ironmanLong-distance triathlon competitor
- endurance athleteCompetitor in prolonged physical events
- distance runnerAthlete racing extended lengths
- decathleteTen-sport athlete
duathlete · pentathlete · orienteer · skyrunner · thru-hiker · ultrarunner · elite runner · amateur
24-hour
Continuous, without closing
- LeadvilleHistoric Colorado mining settlement
- multidayAcross several dates
- transcontinentalSpanning an entire continent
point-to-point · out-and-back · cutoff time · DNF · buckle · finisher medal
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- mental toughnessPsychological resilience capacity
resilience · tenacity · suffering · breakthrough · willpower · focus · self-doubt · mantras · visualization · flow state
headlamp
Forward-facing vehicle light
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- trekking polesHandheld hiking supports
- trail shoesFootwear for unpaved ground
electrolyte tablets · energy gels · compression socks · GPS watch · emergency blanket · buff · rain shell · waist pack · reflective gear
muscle fatigue
Loss of contractile power
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
- chafingIrritation from friction
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
bonking · hyponatremia · dehydration · swelling · sleep deprivation · hallucinations · nausea · recovery · adaptation · calorie deficit
long run
Extended period ahead
- elevation gainTotal altitude increase traveled
- tempo runSustained fast-paced training
- recovery runEasy effort following intensity
tapering · periodization · base building · night training · mileage · cross-training · easy pace
crew
Working team aboard
- pacerTempo-setting individual or device
- aid stationTemporary medical facility
- checkpointInspection station on route
medical tent · race director · volunteer · cutoff · tracking · split times · muling · handoff · spectator · finish line
triathlete
Three-discipline race competitor
- ironmanLong-distance triathlon competitor
- endurance athleteCompetitor in prolonged physical events
- distance runnerAthlete racing extended lengths
decathlete · duathlete · pentathlete · orienteer · skyrunner · thru-hiker · ultrarunner · elite runner · amateur · professional
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- Runnerssprinters, distance runner, long distance runner, elite runner, track runner
- endurance athletesultrarunner, triathlete, ironman, distance runner, long distance runner
- runner typessprinter, jogger, distance runner, cross-country runner, relay runner
- racersracer, race car driver, runner, driver, cyclist
- swift runnerscheetah, sprinter, gazelle, pronghorn, greyhound