Ultra Running Blog
Wicked Trail Running
Not your typical ultra running blog, we’re here to promote endurance of the mind and spirit, adventure beyond the norm, and a thirst for challenge. Posts categorized as Mind deal with issues of progress, challenge, and pursuit. You won’t find thoughts like these on any other ultra running blog, that’s our promise.
Training is a category commited to discomfort, experience, and physical growth toward an endurable, healthy, ultra runner.
Races gives insight in the mind of the ultra runner: these blogs deal with adventures had and lessons learned. Glimpse into the unique experiences of each race. Don’t worry, they’re not boring.
Finally, Books is a page with recommended reading (fiction and non fiction) for endurance athletes and ultra marathon runners.
Top Ultra Running Blog Posts: Start Here
Stranded on a Desert Island
Comfort Is A Lie
3 Lessons of a 100 Mile DNF
The Pain Cave: You’re On Stage
Bleed For It
White Knuckles
The Timing of Chaos
Torture Your Faults
Don’t Uber Through Life: An Ultrarunner’s Reflection
My Dirty Hat
Motivation Is Not Real: Run Without It
Ask Yourself One Question
So Long, And Thanks For The Suffering
Instinct For Meaning: My Journey to 100 Miles
Shawn Livingston: Be Somebody’s Pacer
Gravel
Victims Die Slow
One Breath Of Air
Let’s Cut Back On Tolerance
Be Your Own Culture
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Ultra Running Blog
Wicked Trail Running
Not your typical ultra running blog, we’re here to promote endurance of the mind and spirit, adventure beyond the norm, and a thirst for challenge. Posts categorized as Mind deal with issues of progress, challenge, and pursuit. You won’t find thoughts like these on any other ultra running blog, that’s our promise.
Training is a category commited to discomfort, experience, and physical growth toward an endurable, healthy, ultra runner.
Races gives insight in the mind of the ultra runner: these blogs deal with adventures had and lessons learned. Glimpse into the unique experiences of each race. Don’t worry, they’re not boring.
Finally, Books is a page with recommended reading (fiction and non fiction) for endurance athletes and ultra marathon runners.
Stranded on a Desert Island
Comfort Is A Lie
3 Lessons of a 100 Mile DNF
The Pain Cave: You’re On Stage
Bleed For It
Why Run An Ultra Marathon? The Taller Peak…
White Knuckles
The Timing of Chaos
Torture Your Faults
Don’t Uber Through Life: An Ultrarunner’s Reflection
My Dirty Hat
Motivation Is Not Real: Run Without It
Ask Yourself One Question
So Long, And Thanks For The Suffering
Instinct For Meaning: My Journey to 100 Miles
Are Ultra Marathons Bad For You?
Shawn Livingston: Be Somebody’s Pacer
Ultra Runner Candice Burt: Read the Fine Print
Afraid to Run That Ultra Marathon?
Creation Trail
Gravel
Victims Die Slow
One Breath Of Air
Grounded By Home Trails
Let’s Cut Back On Tolerance
Be Your Own Culture
Cape Cod 50K: A High Five and a Seashell
Barbed Wire
Synthetic Trance
Training and Expectations
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My Top 3 Ultra Marathon Tips [Mental Hacks]
My First DNF: Umstead 100
You DNF Months Before Your Race
Run 100 Miles With No Pain
Bel Monte 50 Mile Race Report
5 Things Your First Ultra Will Teach You
Light 2 Light 50 Race Report
Light 2 Light 50: One Week Out
3 Reasons To Practice Fasted Running
The Best Ultra Marathons Aren’t What You Think
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Ultra Marathon DNF: Yes, You Failed [But It’s Ok]
Blame Yourself Blindly: Ultra Runner’s Mentality
5 Ways to Be Your Own Culture
How Ultra Marathon Runners Find Time to Train
Zero-Drop Shoe Transition
Patience: Why Ultra Marathon Runners Need It
Become An Ultra Runner: The First Step
How to Run 100 Miles: Action
Dismantle Your Wall
“UltraRunners Are Crazy.” Or Maybe You Are…
5 Ultra Marathon Workouts You’re Not Doing
How NOT To Train: My First 100 Mile Run
Go Farther So You Can Go Further
You’ll Regret Not Running An Ultra Marathon
The Mind of an Ultra Runner
Ultra Marathon Training Groups Are Overrated
Burning River 100 Race Report: My Wicked Trail
Tapering Before My First 100 Mile Ultra Marathon
Your First 100 Mile Race: Are You Ready?
