Are you looking to put your running skills and endurance to the test?
If it is your first time running an UltraMarathon, these tips we prepared for you might help you get to that finish line.
Mind you, these tips are not for the faint of heart, so make sure you are up for it, especially if you plan to
conquer your very first marathon.
An UltraMarathon is a test of endurance.
It is a marathon that is longer than 26.2 miles, and some of them can range from 50 to even 100 miles.
1. Minimize your stuff
Packing your essentials can get tempting, but instead of carrying a hydration vest or giant water bottles, you should just have a team with you at the aid stations to keep yourself hydrated all the way without carrying too much to slow you down.
2. Use aid stations
Knowing that there are aid stations where you can hydrate and get the nutrition you need to complete the race is not enough.
You also need how far they are apart in order to maximize your energy and minimize what you are carrying.
In addition, you also need to know what will be available at the aid stations, because they are not all the same, unless you will be using your own.
3. Train for it
Simply running and building strength and endurance is not enough.
Make sure you are training on different terrain and going the distance to make sure you are ready.
4. Be positive
The physical side of completing any marathon is challenging, but having a positive mindset and considering your mental side is an excellent way to get motivated to finish.
5. Keep going
It might sound like a cliché, but the best tip for your first UltraMarathon is to keep on going.
Do not dwell at rest aid stations too much. Keep your mind on the goal and keep your body moving.
