ultramarathons
Beyond standard distance
Ultramarathons are foot races longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.
Common distances include 50 kilometers, 100 kilometers, and 100 miles, though some are measured by time rather than distance—runners cover as much ground as possible in 24 or 48 hours.
Many ultramarathons traverse rugged trails rather than paved roads: She's training for an ultramarathon through the mountains.
Capacity for sustained effort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- mental toughnessPsychological resilience capacity
- hitting the wallAbrupt energy depletion
second wind · sleep deprivation · exhaustion · grit · willpower · bonking · suffering · pushing through
Fifty thousand, abbreviated
- 24-hourContinuous, without closing
- last man standingFinal competitor remaining
- loopsSelf-crossing curved shapes
- out-and-backRoute retracing its path
point-to-point · mileage · cutoff times · splits · pacing · elevation gain · course record · DNF
Outdoor racing on unpaved terrain
- mountainTall natural landmass
- desertTo leave behind completely
- jungleDense tropical forest
- ArcticEarth's northernmost zone
sand dunes · rocky · rooted · river crossings · altitude · switchbacks · scree · mud
Places offering emergency supplies
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- gelsSets or coagulates
- salt tabletsConcentrated sodium supplement pills
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
hydration pack · tailwind · pickle juice · potatoes · broth · quesadillas · rice balls · peanut butter
Historic Colorado mining settlement
- ultrarunnerDistance athlete beyond marathons
- pacersSpeed regulators or walkers
- crewWorking team aboard
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
race director · wait list · Strava · legends
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- mental toughnessPsychological resilience capacity
hitting the wall · second wind · sleep deprivation · exhaustion · grit · willpower · bonking · suffering · pushing through · mental fortitude
50K
Fifty thousand, abbreviated
- 24-hourContinuous, without closing
- last man standingFinal competitor remaining
- loopsSelf-crossing curved shapes
out-and-back · point-to-point · mileage · cutoff times · splits · pacing · elevation gain · course record · DNF · DNS
trail running
Outdoor racing on unpaved terrain
Arctic · sand dunes · rocky · rooted · river crossings · altitude · switchbacks · scree · mud · bushwhacking
aid stations
Places offering emergency supplies
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- gelsSets or coagulates
- salt tabletsConcentrated sodium supplement pills
nausea · hydration pack · tailwind · pickle juice · potatoes · broth · quesadillas · rice balls · peanut butter · bananas
Leadville
Historic Colorado mining settlement
- ultrarunnerDistance athlete beyond marathons
- pacersSpeed regulators or walkers
- crewWorking team aboard
volunteers · race director · wait list · Strava · legends
- running eventsroad race, trail race, fun run, relay race, track race
ultramarathonssprints
Brief maximum-speed runs
100-meter dash · dashes · fun runs · 5K · mile run
ultramarathonssedentary lifestyle
Habitual physical inactivity
couch potato · inactivity · leisurely stroll · sitting · sloth