ultrarunners
Beyond-marathon distance athletes
Ultrarunners are athletes who compete in ultramarathons—foot races longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.
These races often cover 50 or 100 miles, sometimes more, across challenging terrain.
The term emphasizes endurance beyond conventional running: Ultrarunners train for months to handle the physical and mental demands of hundred-mile races.
Racer of 26.2 miles
- harrierHare-chasing dog breed
- striderLong-legged walker
- footracerOne who competes running
- pacerTempo-setting individual or device
miler · roadrunner · triathlete · biathlete · steeplechaser · jogger · speedster · decathlete
Path through wilderness
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
elevation gain · ascent · descent · scramble · scree · talus · creek crossing · mud
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
toughness · mental fortitude · pain tolerance · staying power · bonk · second wind · hitting the wall · suffering
Wearable fluid carrier
- headlampForward-facing vehicle light
- trekking polesHandheld hiking supports
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- trail shoesFootwear for unpaved ground
emergency blanket · GPS watch · handheld · bladder · compression socks · rain shell · buff · waist belt
Race longer than 26.2 miles
- 50KFifty thousand, abbreviated
- 24-hour raceFull-day competitive driving event
- point-to-pointBetween two specific locations
- out-and-backRoute retracing its path
aid station · crew · pacer · cutoff time · DNF · buckle · bib number · checkpoint
Supplying energy source
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- chewGrind with teeth
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- quesadillaFolded tortilla with melted filling
broth · pickle juice · ginger ale · PB&J · watermelon · potatoes · carb loading · bonking
Extended period ahead
- vertUpright orientation, abbreviated
- recovery runEasy effort following intensity
- tempoRate of musical performance
- intervalsGaps between events
taper · periodization · overtraining · adaptation · cross-training · altitude training
marathoner
Racer of 26.2 miles
pacer · miler · roadrunner · triathlete · biathlete · steeplechaser · jogger · speedster · decathlete
trail
Path through wilderness
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
summit · elevation gain · ascent · descent · scramble · scree · talus · creek crossing · mud · roots
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacity · toughness · mental fortitude · pain tolerance · staying power · bonk · second wind · hitting the wall · suffering · dig deep
hydration pack
Wearable fluid carrier
- headlampForward-facing vehicle light
- trekking polesHandheld hiking supports
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
trail shoes · emergency blanket · GPS watch · handheld · bladder · compression socks · rain shell · buff · waist belt
ultramarathon
Race longer than 26.2 miles
- 50KFifty thousand, abbreviated
- 24-hour raceFull-day competitive driving event
- point-to-pointBetween two specific locations
out-and-back · aid station · crew · pacer · cutoff time · DNF · buckle · bib number · checkpoint · course record
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Historic Colorado mining settlement
fueling
Supplying energy source
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- chewGrind with teeth
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
quesadilla · broth · pickle juice · ginger ale · PB&J · watermelon · potatoes · carb loading · bonking · nausea
long run
Extended period ahead
- vertUpright orientation, abbreviated
- recovery runEasy effort following intensity
- tempoRate of musical performance
intervals · taper · periodization · overtraining · adaptation · cross-training · altitude training
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