Everyday Ultra

7 Race-Saving Tips I Wish I Knew Before I Started Ultrarunning

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Jul 25, 2025
Discover key insights to boost your ultrarunning performance! Learn about the essential balance between easy and speed work, ensuring endurance while preventing burnout. Nutrition and hydration are vital for avoiding those dreaded bonk moments. Explore how personalized coaching can elevate your training to new heights. Plus, the importance of a supportive community in this demanding sport can't be overstated. Embrace the journey and enjoy every step toward your ultramarathon goals!
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ADVICE

Be Brutally Honest With Intensity

  • Be brutally honest with your training intensity and run easy on easy days.
  • Use the talk test and back off if you question whether a run feels easy.
ADVICE

Progress Every Training Block

  • Always progress your training between blocks or you get the same results.
  • Increase volume, intensity, elevation, or long-run length based on your race weaknesses.
ANECDOTE

Repeating A Block Gave Repeated Results

  • Joe repeated the same Javelina 100 training two years and got the same result.
  • He learned to add volume the next time and cut his PR by over an hour.
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