ultrarunning
Beyond marathon racing
Ultrarunning is long-distance running beyond the standard marathon length of 26.2 miles.
Ultras typically cover 50 kilometers, 100 kilometers, 100 miles, or are measured by time—how far you can run in 24 hours.
The sport often involves rugged terrain, elevation changes, and running through the night: She got into ultrarunning after marathons stopped feeling like enough.
Fifty thousand, abbreviated
- checkpointInspection station on route
- cut-offSeparated or terminated
- crewWorking team aboard
- pacerTempo-setting individual or device
finisher · DNF · time-limit · bib · lottery · qualifier · Leadville
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
fortitude · determination · persistence · conditioning · willpower · steadfastness · patience · durability
Path through wilderness
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- mountainTall natural landmass
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- ascentUpward movement
descent · elevation · ridge · summit · scree · technical · rocky · root
Bodily fluid replenishment
- nutritionBodily use of food
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
cramping · chafing · blister · overuse · recovery · hallucination · nausea · swelling
Forward-facing vehicle light
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- handheldDesigned for palm use
compression · lugs · chews · layers
50K
Fifty thousand, abbreviated
- checkpointInspection station on route
- cut-offSeparated or terminated
- crewWorking team aboard
pacer · finisher · DNF · time-limit · bib · lottery · qualifier · Leadville
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
tenacity · fortitude · determination · persistence · conditioning · willpower · steadfastness · patience · durability · longevity
trail
Path through wilderness
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- mountainTall natural landmass
- switchbackReversing mountain path
ascent · descent · elevation · ridge · summit · scree · technical · rocky · root · mud
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
- nutritionBodily use of food
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
glycogen · cramping · chafing · blister · overuse · recovery · hallucination · nausea · swelling · hyponatremia
headlamp
Forward-facing vehicle light
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- bladderOrgan holding urine
handheld · compression · lugs · chews · layers
- Endurance Sportsmarathon, ironman, triathlon, half marathon, duathlon
- fitness trendsCrossFit, yoga, spin class, HIIT, bootcamp
- Raramuri culturehuaraches, traditional weaving
ultrarunningsedentary lifestyle
Habitual physical inactivity
couch potato · inactivity · physical inactivity · sedentariness · sitting
runner, running, overrun, outrun, rundown, rerun, ultramarathon, ultramarathons, ultramarathoner