ultrarunner
Beyond-marathon distance competitor
An ultrarunner is someone who competes in ultramarathons—foot races longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.
These races typically cover 50 kilometers, 100 kilometers, 100 miles, or more, often over rugged terrain: She's an ultrarunner who just finished her first hundred-miler.
The term implies exceptional endurance and mental toughness.
Racer of 26.2 miles
- triathleteThree-discipline race competitor
- ironmanLong-distance triathlon competitor
- racerSpeed competition participant
- competitorOne striving against others
skyrunner · pacesetter · finisher · podium · elite · amateur · sponsored · professional
Capacity for sustained effort
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
determination · fortitude · mental toughness · willpower · discipline · suffering · bonking · hitting the wall
Path through wilderness
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- elevationHeight above reference point
- ascentUpward movement
descent · technical · scree · summit · ridge · mountain · wilderness · creek crossing
Fifty thousand, abbreviated
- LeadvilleHistoric Colorado mining settlement
- BarkleyNBA great, TNT analyst
- cutoffPoint of termination
- aid stationTemporary medical facility
crew · pacer · DNF · buckle · belt buckle · lottery · qualification · course record
Supplying energy source
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- gelsSets or coagulates
- salt tabletsConcentrated sodium supplement pills
calories · carbohydrates · nausea · bonking · broth · quesadilla · pickle juice · watermelon
marathoner
Racer of 26.2 miles
- triathleteThree-discipline race competitor
- ironmanLong-distance triathlon competitor
- racerSpeed competition participant
competitor · skyrunner · pacesetter · finisher · podium · elite · amateur · sponsored · professional · record-holder
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
tenacity · determination · fortitude · mental toughness · willpower · discipline · suffering · bonking · hitting the wall · recovery
trail
Path through wilderness
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- elevationHeight above reference point
ascent · descent · technical · scree · summit · ridge · mountain · wilderness · creek crossing · mud
50K
Fifty thousand, abbreviated
aid station · crew · pacer · DNF · buckle · belt buckle · lottery · qualification · course record · splits
fueling
Supplying energy source
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- gelsSets or coagulates
salt tablets · calories · carbohydrates · nausea · bonking · broth · quesadilla · pickle juice · watermelon · potatoes