![]() ![]() Before you “run long,” run right! Focus on leg turnover: 180-188 “revolutions per minute.” Being light on your feet is gonna lessen the chance of pounding your legs harder than they have to, thus, decreasing the risk of injury and being able to efficiently “flow” over varying terrain. ![]() Speed work also enhances stride efficiency. You’ll only be prolonging recovery, beating yourself up more than you should, greater risk of injury, and practicing/further teaching your body inefficiency. No point in logging (or slogging!) tons of heavy miles with crappy mechanics. –Boog Ferrell Before you focus on super long runs (>20-25 miles), perfect your stride as best you can. –Bee Yen Take all advice with a grain of salt. Don’t stop, don’t sit, don’t lie down.Take care of your feet…any hot spots…change socks, shoes or both.Eat whatever looks good whenever you are hungry but keep those nasty gels in the tank with some regularity. Prepare to run on quads that feel like they have separated from your femur (they haven’t). Trust in your training and enjoy the view.Always better to have some friends to run your first one with. Oh, and lubricate your feet and your delicates. Then anytime you question why you run, just put more sugar in. –Brad Barber Tell everybody you know so you can’t back out. Start slow, comfy shoes, 300 cals per hour, drink to thirst, enjoy the journey, don’t quit even when brain gives good excuses.It’s fun when over 1/2 the people leave you at the start then slowly you pick them off. Eat before you’re hungry and walk before you’re tired.… And Most Importantly, Don’t Lose Your Sense of Humor.Here, we’ve compiled a selection of them into eight key categories: Who better to crowd-source ultrarunning tips from than the Trail Runner community? When we asked our Facebook and Twitter followers to share advice for first-time 50-milers, we were inundated with fabulous ideas! Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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