Ultra Runners

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Ojo


    Are you going to run Ghost Train?  I ran that last year as my first 100 miler.  Great race!

     

    Although if it is Ghost Train, they have switched it to the first weekend in November 2014. 

     

    I, too, am doing my first REAL ultra, a 50 miler in late May.  I have done a few 50K's and a 37.5 but I figurd the real ultra running doesn't start till 50m, I also have a 100m planned for Oct or at least as far as I can get in my first 100m.

    Sara

    MM #2929


    Home Away From Home

      Are you going to run Ghost Train?  I ran that last year as my first 100 miler.  Great race!

       

      Although if it is Ghost Train, they have switched it to the first weekend in November 2014. 

       

       

      I am hoping too. Been out a few months on a bum knee that is starting to recover. If I can get back into good mileage in the spring I would like to if my work schedule allows. I was signed up for 2013 but had to be out at work for it. Had 3 friends run it though and hoping some will return in 2014. Also looking at a few others like Vermont maybe.

      MM#5768

      "Anyone can do it in ideal conditions"- A quote from a true NE CN runner and friend.

        Hello All,

        I am new to this Group and wanted to take a minute to introduce myself.

        I started running in 2008 as a way to be a better role model for my newly born son.  After that, I started to LOVE getting out and going on my runs!  I NEVER thought that would happen...

        I did 2 years of decent running, but my goal was always shorter races (5K, 10K, HM).  Now, after a few years off (due to being at sea a lot (Navy)) I am once again training.  I have a Marathon at the end of November, so that has been what I have been training for.  The marathon has always been a lifelong goal, but now that I'm getting out and doing my long runs, I realize that I can go a lot further.

        I read 'Born to Run' recently which really motivated me to go into the Ultra distances.

        I have my first Ultra (50 Mile Mt. Si in WA) scheduled for late April, and can't wait!

        ~Mike

        phatpete


          thanks feel welcome - taking on my 2nd 100 mile race in September 2015. Pretty nervous excited all of the emotions. Just looking to chat and talk to like minded people.

           

          Cheers Pete

          a smith


          king of the non-sequitur

            Hi all, I am a newb on this forum, coming over from runnersworld. I have been racing for only a year and a half but getting better times every race. Have done everything from 5k to 7-hours (50kplus). Kinda focused on running a sub 20 5k which could be tomorrow-fingers crossed-i have done the equivalent in a 4 mile race but want it to be a clean 5k... and then a longer-term goal of a sub 40 10k. Also as I am turning 50 i am training for a first 50 miler next April. will probably be looking here for help and advice.

             

            Bridle Trails 50k 1-13-24 5:39

            Cottontail 6 Hour 4-13-24

            Carkeek 6 Hour 10-19-24 

              Northwestrunner,

              Are you doing the Mt. SI 50 Mile?  I'm in the NW too, and planning on doing that one in April.

              ~Mike

              a smith


              king of the non-sequitur

                Northwestrunner,

                Are you doing the Mt. SI 50 Mile?  I'm in the NW too, and planning on doing that one in April.

                 

                Mike, i did the 2014 50k. it was a great first for that distance in a race and my first experience in an ultra race. i didnt know what to expect but i found it to be really chill and a lot more enjoyable than the big road races i had been doing. i was trying to keep a slow pace and not overdo it and all the other runners around me were doing the same which made it fun with a lot of camaraderie. the 50k course was pretty much very gradual uphill for 15 miles and then gradual downhill for 15 miles. the 50 miler was an out and back the other way and then onto the same course. i would run the 50 mile this year but we always visit Prescott in the spring and there is a 50 mile race there this year (so that one will be my first). is the your first 50 miler? how are you training for it?

                 

                Bridle Trails 50k 1-13-24 5:39

                Cottontail 6 Hour 4-13-24

                Carkeek 6 Hour 10-19-24 

                  Cool, thanks for the info.

                  Yes, this will be my first 50 Miler.  I'll start a training plan I downloaded online next week.  I had a couple guys review it and they said it looks good.  I agree that the camaraderie is a lot more prevalent when speaking with the Ultra crowd.

                  Good luck,

                  Mike

                  ~Mike

                  settlersofypsi


                    Just joined the forum.  I am planning to run my first 50K this fall.  Just haven't signed-up yet.  So far, I have done four road marathons and hated them all along with a variety of shorter races.  I am looking forward to hitting the trails.  Any tips or tricks for training for my first ultra?

                      Just recently joined myself, have signed up for 2  12 hr runs , my first 2 Ultras.

                      OBMedic


                        How's it going? I've been lurking in these forums for a while and figured I'd finally join and contribute some. So far I've run 2 50k races and I am starting my training for my first 50 miler. My training was definitely lacking in the 50k races and I suffered because of it. I'm hoping to get my training and race day nutrition plan sorted out before my attempt at a 50 miler in February.

                        Upcoming Races

                         

                        Nutcracker 12 hour- 12/15/15 (Depending on Work Schedule)

                        Everglades Ultras 50M- 2/20/16

                        Black Mountain Monster 24 hour- May 2016

                         

                        www.alwaysmoretogive.com

                         

                          I have run two 50K's myself.  I have signed up for the Ozark Trail 100 in November.  I am pretty excited about it.  I feel confident in finishing and hope to get it accomplished in 24 hours.  Barring anything catastrophic, I feel good about accomplishing this.  My training thus far has included several marathon + distance runs, including many back to back and on trails.  I have also included running with wet shoes.  I have a six mile loop around a nature preserve with a large pond.  Every loop I would run down the boat ramp and back up.  My biggest concern is inclement weather.  It appears that it may be a rainy day.  I have lots of experience running on cold days and even a bit on rainy days, however a 100 miler with a constant rain makes me worry a bit.  Any last minute advice for running in rain with a temperature of 35-45F would be appreciated.

                           

                          Curt

                          a smith


                          king of the non-sequitur

                            Just joined the forum.  I am planning to run my first 50K this fall.  Just haven't signed-up yet.  So far, I have done four road marathons and hated them all along with a variety of shorter races.  I am looking forward to hitting the trails.  Any tips or tricks for training for my first ultra?

                             

                            if i could boil it down to one thing: train on the course or as similar terrain as possible. roads are all pretty much the same, trails are infinitely varied!

                             

                            Bridle Trails 50k 1-13-24 5:39

                            Cottontail 6 Hour 4-13-24

                            Carkeek 6 Hour 10-19-24 

                            dhuffman63


                            Trails

                              Hello, I was on RW and came over here...mostly followed the Women's group cause I didn't know there was an Ultra one.  I'm a noob ultra runner...did my 1st 50k at the Pumpkin Holler in OK last Oct.  My next is in March.  I'm 54, live in NE OK with DH, 5 dogs, 2 house cats, 3 barn cats, and 3 horses.  We live in a very, very rural area and have 40 acres.  I started running 3 years ago to deal with some stress I had and have kept at it...well mostly a walk/run.  I'm happy to be here.

                              FreeSoul87


                              Runs4Sanity

                                Hi there, newbie here. Been running since 2010, loads of halves, 15ks, 10ks and 5ks, 3 marathons, then used 2018 to focus more on weight lifting than running... I feel ready to start training to tackle a 50 mile. I've got my eyes on the 2020 Land Between the Lakes 50 🙂

                                *Do It For Yourself, Do It Because They Said It Was Impossible, Do It Because They Said You Were Incapable*

                                PRs

                                5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace) 

                                10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)

                                15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)

                                13.1 - 1:53:12 (8:39 min/mile pace)

                                 26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)