Hey guys (and gals too), anyone here at B&B an ultra distance runner? I am currently training for The Chuckanut 50K here in Bellingham, WA. Lots of wind and snow today!
I would be, but I simply cannot find anyone to chase me for that long.
And for the record: You super distance guys are insane!
Nah, that's the 500K race.50K? They give you what... like, a week to finish that race, right?
Before kids, I did a few triathlons and so heard some crazy running stories. The best, or weirdest, are those 100 mile mountain runs. I guess each runner has to have 4 "spotters" that run beside him/her for 25 miles each. The reason is that running 100 miles is so hard on your body, you can start to hallucinate. I was at a running store and was talking with a spotter and he said once he had to tackle a guy from running off a cliff, which he thought was a lake.
I work with a couple of guys that are nationally ranked ultra-runners. It's sickening to think of someone whose resting heart rate is such that the heart beats every other second.
I work with a couple of guys that are nationally ranked ultra-runners. It's sickening to think of someone whose resting heart rate is such that the heart beats every other second.
Don't think there is too much difference between a Marathon (42K) and the 50K. Just make sure you pace yourself and take in plenty of fluids. I use to put some type of slick gel between the toes and on the thighs to prevent blisters. Some people I know will on the ulta long runs have someone meet them at the half way point and change socks and shoes. The theory being that different makes of shoes will have slightly different pressure points on the foot. The advice I was given on my first marathon (I have done 20) is start off slowly then tapper off. I have known people to take in small amounts of caffine along the way. This is something you must experiment with since it can cause stomach problems.
All the best
D'Brie - I'm in the process for training for a 50K this spring then a 50 miler this fall. My wife is in the same boat, she is like - why on earth do you want to go and run for 6 to 8 hours.
A good product to use during the run is HEED (High Energy Electrolyte Drink). I buy mine at my local bike shop.
I use it when I run and when I mountain bike and it is great. Very low in refined sugar so its easy on the stomach during those long runs.
Keep us posted on the progress.