ultramarathoners
Beyond-marathon distance racers
Ultramarathoners are runners who compete in races longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.
These events range from 50-kilometer races to multi-day endurance challenges covering hundreds of miles.
The term emphasizes both the extreme nature of the sport and the dedicated community around it: Ultramarathoners often train on remote trails for months before a race.
One who sprints
- distanceSpace between two points
- trailPath through wilderness
- racerSpeed competition participant
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
miler · pacer · long-distance · footrace · stride · biomechanics · fueling · hydration
Determination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
willpower · fortitude · focus · suffering · visualization · mantra · why · resolve
Capacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- bonkingStriking with a thunk
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
electrolytes · cramping · blisters · chafing · hallucinations · swelling · toenails · recovery
Historic Colorado mining settlement
- checkpointInspection station on route
- bibMealtime chest covering
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
qualifier · multiday · crewing · lottery · waitlist · DNS · sweep
Path through wilderness
- mountainTall natural landmass
- desertTo leave behind completely
- jungleDense tropical forest
- arcticOf extreme northern cold
elevation · technical · singletrack · switchback · scree · bushwhacking · headlamp · altitude
Distance traveled by vehicle
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
- long-runExtended future period
- back-to-backOccurring in direct succession
- tempoRate of musical performance
taper · periodization · overtraining · recovery · cross-training · strength · coach · adaptation
runner
One who sprints
endurance · miler · pacer · long-distance · footrace · stride · biomechanics · fueling · hydration · pacing
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
tenacity · willpower · fortitude · focus · suffering · visualization · mantra · why · resolve · stubbornness
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- bonkingStriking with a thunk
glycogen · electrolytes · cramping · blisters · chafing · hallucinations · swelling · toenails · recovery · inflammation
Leadville
Historic Colorado mining settlement
- checkpointInspection station on route
- bibMealtime chest covering
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
podium · qualifier · multiday · crewing · lottery · waitlist · DNS · sweep
trail
Path through wilderness
arctic · elevation · technical · singletrack · switchback · scree · bushwhacking · headlamp · altitude · acclimatization
mileage
Distance traveled by vehicle
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
- long-runExtended future period
- back-to-backOccurring in direct succession
tempo · taper · periodization · overtraining · recovery · cross-training · strength · coach · adaptation
- Ultrarunners
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- off-road athletesmountain bikers, dirt bikers