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UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips

Ultramarathon training tips, inspiration, motivation and more. From race day strategy, to training plan suggestions, and everything ultramarathon related in…
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If you're new to the trail and ultra scene, you may be wondering if you should invest in a pair of trekking poles. Let's break down - just like a Z-pole - the pros and cons to running with trekking poles.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
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One of the best ways to take the intimidation out of trail running, is to make sure you are taking all of the appropriate measures to keep yourself safe. In this post, we'll cover 8 basic trail running safety tips that every runner should know and practice, every single time they hit the trails.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
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Every ultrarunners know that fueling is non-negotiable during an ultramarathon. But when runner's stomach issues hit, it can be hard to keep fueling. So what's an ultrarunner to do?
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
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Overreaching and overtraining in runners are often used synonymously to describe a feeling of training burnout. But it's important to know they aren't the same. In this post, we’ll dive deeper into the idea of running burnout, the difference between functional and nonfunctional overtraining, and what overtraining syndrome really entails. And hopefully, I’ll leave you with enough information that you can successfully avoid two of the three.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
text "Ultrarunning & Caffeine: Pre & Race Day Supplementation Strategies Explained" over a picture of a can of red bull energy drink and a pile of coffee beans Runner Diet, Nutrition For Runners
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Understanding the relationship between caffeine and ultrarunning. Answering questions like: how much caffeine should I take during a 100 miler? How often should I take it? And should I cutback on caffeine before the race, so it feels more effective?
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
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Palate fatigue, specifically in ultrarunners, is the loss of desire to eat a particular food or drink, and typically occurs when you eat the same thing over and over. Which, of course, is a common occurrence in an ultramarathon, where the eating seemingly never stops. While this may seem like a trivial ailment to outsiders, palate fatigue can send off a chain reaction of negative effects that could potentially ruin an ultrarunner’s race.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
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If you’re getting ready to make the leap from the traditional road racing world to ultramarathon distances, you’re probably wondering what the best shoes for ultramarathon distances might be. Do you need a special shoe for ultra distances? Or will your regular road or trail shoes do the trick?
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
It's no secret that the majority of athletes who are attracted to the sport of ultrarunning tend to enjoy and prefer the endless hours of long, slow, aerobic pacing. But there are plenty of benefits of interval running workouts for ultrarunners. And if you're looking to improve your runner performance, these should absolutely be incorporated into your training. This post will explain why Interval Running Workouts, Running Workout Plan, Ultra Marathon
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It's no secret that the majority of athletes who are attracted to the sport of ultrarunning tend to enjoy and prefer the endless hours of long, slow, aerobic pacing. But there are plenty of benefits of interval running workouts for ultrarunners. And if you're looking to improve your runner performance, these should absolutely be incorporated into your training. This post will explain why
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
In this post, we'll discuss the various pros and cons of strength training for trail and ultra runners, as well as address a few common misconceptions, so you can determine if combining weight lifting with your run training is right for you. Trail Running Quotes, Running Nutrition, Quick Workout, Core Workout
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In this post, we'll discuss the various pros and cons of strength training for trail and ultra runners, as well as address a few common misconceptions, so you can determine if combining weight lifting with your run training is right for you.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
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An in depth guide to strength training for ultrarunners that will help you understand how to effectively incorporate strength training into your ultramarathon training, and balance both lifting and running for race day success.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
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Seemingly more and more runners have their sights set on something even bigger: an ultramarathon. The popularity of ultras has increased exponentially, with races often selling out almost instantly. Often, prospective first time ultra runners will decide they want to run a specific distance long before they know how – and where – to choose a specific race. If you are one of those runners, and you’re looking for a little guidance, here are my tips on how choose your first ultram Fun Workouts, Beginner Runner
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Seemingly more and more runners have their sights set on something even bigger: an ultramarathon. The popularity of ultras has increased exponentially, with races often selling out almost instantly. Often, prospective first time ultra runners will decide they want to run a specific distance long before they know how – and where – to choose a specific race. If you are one of those runners, and you’re looking for a little guidance, here are my tips on how choose your first ultram
Dive into 6 common reasons why runners DNF an ultramarathon, and learn how you can avoid making these ultra race day mistakes. Marathon Cross Training
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Dive into 6 common reasons why runners DNF an ultramarathon, and learn how you can avoid making these ultra race day mistakes.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
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A library of ultramarathon tips, from training to racing, & everything in between, written by an exercise physiologist, coach, and experienced ultra runner. Beginners Guide To Running, Running Quotes, Running Inspiration
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A library of ultramarathon tips, from training to racing, & everything in between, written by an exercise physiologist, coach, and experienced ultra runner.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
The realities of running 100 miles are awful…and also really flipping awesome. And like many awesome/awful things in life, we tend to almost immediately forget the realities of this kind of undetaking. Whether you are about to run your first - or fiftieth - 100 mile ultramarathon, this post is for you. Running Guide, Running Help, Race Training
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The realities of running 100 miles are awful…and also really flipping awesome. And like many awesome/awful things in life, we tend to almost immediately forget the realities of this kind of undetaking. Whether you are about to run your first - or fiftieth - 100 mile ultramarathon, this post is for you.
Countless athletes utilize run/walk strategies for ultramarathon success. Learn the science behind run/walking, and how to execute it during training and on race day. 50k Training, Training Schedule, Fitness Fun, Running Outfits
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Countless athletes utilize run/walk strategies for ultramarathon success. Learn the science behind run/walking, and how to execute it during training and on race day.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
A common ultramarathon question I hear from runners and non runners alike is "do you sleep during a 100 mile race?" It's right up there with "do you have to run that ALL AT ONCE?" and "do they let you eat?". But on a serious note, newer ultramarathon runners who are eyeballing their first 24 hour or 100 mile race are often generally curious how to navigate running for so long with - or without - sleep. So let's dive into some ultramarathon sleep questions and strategies, shall we? Running Hacks, Running Man
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A common ultramarathon question I hear from runners and non runners alike is "do you sleep during a 100 mile race?" It's right up there with "do you have to run that ALL AT ONCE?" and "do they let you eat?". But on a serious note, newer ultramarathon runners who are eyeballing their first 24 hour or 100 mile race are often generally curious how to navigate running for so long with - or without - sleep. So let's dive into some ultramarathon sleep questions and strategies, shall we?
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
Race day is looming in the very near distance, and you’ve got a million questions running through your mind. One of them might be regarding what you should eat the week before an ultramarathon. Does it differ from typical training nutrition? How does it compare to what you would eat before shorter distance races, such as a half or full marathon? Are you overthinking all of this? I reached out to a performance nutritionist, who regularly works with ultramarathon athletes, for answers. Running Day, Before Running, Beginner Running, Marathon Nutrition
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Race day is looming in the very near distance, and you’ve got a million questions running through your mind. One of them might be regarding what you should eat the week before an ultramarathon. Does it differ from typical training nutrition? How does it compare to what you would eat before shorter distance races, such as a half or full marathon? Are you overthinking all of this? I reached out to a performance nutritionist, who regularly works with ultramarathon athletes, for answers.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
So, you’ve taken a break from ultra running. Believe me, I get it. Since I stepped off the road and started pushing beyond that 50K mark over 5 years ago, I’ve found myself having to “restart” multiple times. Maybe you have too. Maybe those breaks might have been forced, or they might have been voluntary. Whatever the reason, eventually we find ourselves pursuing registration pages again. And we wonder with our new lack of fitness, how to safely return to ultra running after taking a long break.
So, you’ve taken a break from ultra running. Believe me, I get it. Since I stepped off the road and started pushing beyond that 50K mark over 5 years ago, I’ve found myself having to “restart” multiple times. Maybe you have too. Maybe those breaks might have been forced, or they might have been voluntary. Whatever the reason, eventually we find ourselves pursuing registration pages again. And we wonder with our new lack of fitness, how to safely return to ultra running after taking a long break.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
If you spend any time on social media whatsoever, you’ve probably seen fellow runners posting about their virtual 4x4x48 run, or the Yeti Challenge (5x4x24). You may be wondering exactly what these challenges are, and further, if you can successfully tackle one of them. As a coach to both running beginners and experienced ultrarunners alike, I have a few thoughts and tips. Let’s dive in: Running Challenge, I Am Exhausted, Physical Stress
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If you spend any time on social media whatsoever, you’ve probably seen fellow runners posting about their virtual 4x4x48 run, or the Yeti Challenge (5x4x24). You may be wondering exactly what these challenges are, and further, if you can successfully tackle one of them. As a coach to both running beginners and experienced ultrarunners alike, I have a few thoughts and tips. Let’s dive in:
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
Heading into the woods and onto the trails for a run comes an entirely different set of rules, some of which are common sense, others which have a direct impact on the sustainability of the surrounding environment. Following basic trail running etiquette ensures an enjoyable experience for all trail users, as well as ensuring the integrity of the trail for future users.
Heading into the woods and onto the trails for a run comes an entirely different set of rules, some of which are common sense, others which have a direct impact on the sustainability of the surrounding environment. Following basic trail running etiquette ensures an enjoyable experience for all trail users, as well as ensuring the integrity of the trail for future users.
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion
UltraMarathon Training & Racing Tips
I often joke that 50 milers are the “half marathon” of the ultra world. Far, but not too far (you know, relatively speaking). Tough, but still a lot of fun. 50 miles is long enough to give you a feeling of extreme accomplishment (and fatigue!), but short enough that you don’t have to miss an entire nights sleep, like you would with a 100 mile race. 50 milers have become my favorite ultra distance to race, and I’m happy to share this free 50 mile ultramarathon training pla 50 Mile Training Plan, Training Programs
50 Mile Training Plan
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I often joke that 50 milers are the “half marathon” of the ultra world. Far, but not too far (you know, relatively speaking). Tough, but still a lot of fun. 50 miles is long enough to give you a feeling of extreme accomplishment (and fatigue!), but short enough that you don’t have to miss an entire nights sleep, like you would with a 100 mile race. 50 milers have become my favorite ultra distance to race, and I’m happy to share this free 50 mile ultramarathon training pla