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10 things no one tells you before you run an ultra-marathon
You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll probably do a fair bit of walking.
Damian Hall introduces you to the world of ultra-marathons
The start gate of Race to the Stones
An ultra-marathon is any race longer than the classic marathon distance of
26.2 miles. Growing ever more popular, you can do an event almost every
weekend in Britain at the moment (although that's not recommended if you don
't like bits of you falling off). What's more, most of the races are on
trails, in spectacular places.
They vary in length drastically. Some, such as The Spine Race, are hundreds
of miles long, and best attempted by the seriously committed. But plenty of
ultra-marathons are in the 30-50 miles spectrum and infinitely more
achievable than most people think.
Ultra runners have discovered something very special: if you slow down just
a bit from marathon pace, and keep stuffing your face, you can go on ... and
on ... and on. And as the endorphin highs triggered by running make it as
addictive as heroin, it's an unspeakably amazing, even transcendental,
experience. Many – myself included – get hopelessly addicted to seeing how
far they can go.
Most ultra runners aren't super men and wonder women (and there are plenty
of women, including grandmothers). Most have simply discovered the joy of
running in trees rather than traffic, around national parks rather than
around in circles, and up mountains rather than speed bumps.
Sound appealing? Well, it really should. Ultra-marathon running is a
wonderful pursuit. But even if you do vow to get up from the couch and start
running long-distances, there are some things you should know before tying
your laces for the first time.
1. Ultra-marathons are easier and better for you than marathons
OK, you might not agree when you're looking at the things you used to call
feet after your first 100-miler. But a 30-mile ultra-marathon on undulating,
soft terrain at a gentle pace won't batter your body – especially joints
– in the same repetitive way as 26.2 miles on flat, brutal tarmac (the
surface that's harshest on your body).
Also, varied terrain gives your body more of an all-over workout, recruiting
and strengthening more muscles. And there's the mental side. Numerous
studies show how incredibly good for us nature is and exercising in natural
surroundings feeds into our biophilia effect – our innate desire to be
connected to nature and its ability to lift us psychologically.
You're likely to feel better after your first ultra-marathon than you did
after your first marathon. In fact, I promise you will.
2. They're just eating contests really
Ultra-marathons are “eating and drinking contests with a little exercise
and scenery thrown in", says Christopher McDougall in the Fever Pitch of
running, Born To Run. As you'll be exercising for six hours or so, your body
will need plenty of fuel, which simply means you can stuff your cakehole
all day long.
Events try to outdo each other with lavishness of the aid station buffets.
Expect cakes, flapjacks, crisps, sweets, soup, pasta, pizza, stews, curry,
pork pies, rice puddings, fruit, ham sandwiches, pancakes (hungry yet?),
more cakes, teas, coffees – even, sometimes, beer.
3. You can run really slowly
In ultra-marathons the tortoise beats the hare. The key to covering 40 miles
without collapsing in a heap is taking your time. As no one in your office
knows what a good time is for a 40-miler, clock-watching and PBs are largely
forgotten. Though people race hard at the front, most just relax, enjoy the
views, socialise, and eat a lot of cake. It's amazing what your body can do
given half a chance.
4. Walking is basically encouraged
Here's the secret: most ultra-marathon runners walk a lot. Uphills tend to
be walked to preserve leg muscles. Plus it can all get a bit tiring, so
after six hours of running, a walking break is not only understandable but
advisable. As you'll be up in the hills somewhere, there's no crowd to mock
you for taking a breather.
5. You can even use trekking poles
It's a bit controversial and some races don't allow them, but poles can help
your posture and muscle preservation. Every race also has a mandatory kit
list, usually including a map, compass, phone, first aid, spare clothes,
food and drink, so while you may feel a bit like you're back in Boy Scouts,
it's heaven for kit collectors.
6. You don't need to train all that hard
For shorter races you can get by on running 30-35 miles a week, with two or
three weeks nearer 45-50 miles. Most ultra runners train much as they would
for a marathon, but make the long run a little longer, or run some back-to-
backs (a longer run, followed by another the next day).
7. It's mental
Some say completing an ultra-marathon is 50 per cent in the mind, others say
it's as much as 90 per cent. Either way, it's much more about your levels
of determination than about the size of your muscles.
8. You'll probably cry though
Over several events, you'll probably experience chafing (Vass those nips!
And maybe your bathing suit area), tummy trouble, hallucinations and lose a
few toe nails (badges of honour). It's not uncommon for ultra runners to cry
– although not because of the pain they're in. Going without sleep can run
emotions raw; couple this with the euphoria of completing a challenge you
didn't know you were capable of, and it's easy to trigger the waterworks.
The finish line of an ultra can look like the Brazilian football team
crashing out of the World Cup.
9. You'll make lots of friends
Being on the ultra circuit can be a bit like travelling the world solo. You'
re out there all alone, having a brilliant time, but it's a shame not to
share the best bits with someone. And while it may seem like a solitary
pursuit, long distance running actually makes you feel very social. You have
to concentrate on the terrain underfoot so much that you spent more time in
the moment than usual, which has the effect of making you happier and more
talkative.
Making new friends is inevitable and you'll be swapping life stories before
you know it. Just try to befriend runners with good navigation skills.
10. Just don't mention the Marathon des Sables
Ultra runners are a massively welcoming bunch. But if there's one thing most
of them can be snobby about it's the incredibly expensive, more-famous-than
-it-deserves-to-be, not all that demanding comparatively, Marathon des
Sables. There are many, many, many more spectacular, impressive, interesting
and demanding events around. It's like asking a skilled mountaineer if they
've ever climbed Everest (most don't even want to). | w*****3
发帖数: 1582 | | R*****s
发帖数: 41236 | 3 其实你把文中的ultra换成marathon, marathon换成5k, 也同样适用, 马拉松如果不追
求成绩的话，大部分人不用怎么训练都可以在关门前完成..
ultra和马拉松不同的是，不同的ultra race之间的难度差别实在太大了，不同的马拉
松之间还有可比性..所以把整个ultra作为一个类别其实没啥意义..
100迈平路也许不用怎么严肃训练就能完成，100迈山路是绝对没法蒙混过关的..
don
【在 w*****3 的大作中提到】
: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/10956220/10-things-no-one
: 10 things no one tells you before you run an ultra-marathon
: You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll probably do a fair bit of walking.
: Damian Hall introduces you to the world of ultra-marathons
: The start gate of Race to the Stones
: An ultra-marathon is any race longer than the classic marathon distance of
: 26.2 miles. Growing ever more popular, you can do an event almost every
: weekend in Britain at the moment (although that's not recommended if you don
: 't like bits of you falling off). What's more, most of the races are on
: trails, in spectacular places.
| w*****3
发帖数: 1582 | 4 变变说的也对，其实也不矛盾。战略上要藐视，Ultra marathon 并不可怕，战术上当
然也要重视，100迈就算是再平，除了是在体育场跑，也有至少2000米以上的elevation
gain,也会比普通的marathon的坡度大。 目的主要是希望跑超马的人越来越多。 | T*******a
发帖数: 23033 | 5 草，这个不能瞎换。走完100迈也不是多少人能做到的。
【在 R*****s 的大作中提到】
: 其实你把文中的ultra换成marathon, marathon换成5k, 也同样适用, 马拉松如果不追
: 求成绩的话，大部分人不用怎么训练都可以在关门前完成..
: ultra和马拉松不同的是，不同的ultra race之间的难度差别实在太大了，不同的马拉
: 松之间还有可比性..所以把整个ultra作为一个类别其实没啥意义..
: 100迈平路也许不用怎么严肃训练就能完成，100迈山路是绝对没法蒙混过关的..
:
: don
| R*****t
发帖数: 2115 | | R*****s
发帖数: 41236 | 7 嗯，走100迈其实比跑痛苦得多，比赛的时候一般不能跑了，很多人就drop了...
我的意思是把超马作为一个统称说难易没啥意义..
【在 T*******a 的大作中提到】
: 草，这个不能瞎换。走完100迈也不是多少人能做到的。
| R*****s
发帖数: 41236 | 8 超马其实和马拉松一样，想跑的自然会跑，不想跑的忽悠也没用..
elevation
【在 w*****3 的大作中提到】
: 变变说的也对，其实也不矛盾。战略上要藐视，Ultra marathon 并不可怕，战术上当
: 然也要重视，100迈就算是再平，除了是在体育场跑，也有至少2000米以上的elevation
: gain,也会比普通的marathon的坡度大。 目的主要是希望跑超马的人越来越多。
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