Q. In my time as a runner, I’ve run seven marathons, and now I want to train for an ultra-distance trail run of 50K (just over 30 miles). How should I modify my marathon training to prepare for the longer race?A Assuming that your seven marathons

Les 50K de la Côte des Légendes Month MayLocation Ploudalmézeau (Brittany) near BrestDistance 50K, 18K option also availableWhy do it As we know, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and that certainly applies here where, to enjoy the post

..  Old Mutual Om Die Dam 50K & Half-Marathon (March)2009 Date: March 21The Hartbeespoort Dam lies about 40-minutes’ drive from Pretoria and is a wonderfully scenic place to run. The ultra runs around the dam, affording lovely views over the water

Les 100K du Périgord NoirMonth AprilLocation Belvès – in the Dordogne valley (Aquitaine)Distance 100K (there is also a 50K)Why do it Billed as the biggest sporting event in Aquitaine, this is a distance to have a go at once in your lifetime. Events

-zero temperatures and katabatic winds, winning the world’s most southerly marathon, the Antarctic Ice Marathon in a new course record time of 3 hours 41 mins. He then ran 50K in Antarctica on the Union Glacier, before flying to Santiago, Chile, where he completed 50

to be the largest ever with 16,000 runners from around Britain and more than 30 countries across the world taking part."The event also holds a longer endurance challenge, the Royal Parks Foundation Ultra, a 50K ultra marathon. The Royal Parks Foundation Half

Yesterday The Royal Parks Foundation launched their new event: The Ultra. This 50K race will set off after their popular half-marathon on October 7, with 700 spaces up for grabs in its first year.Here at RW Towers we’ve noticed the trend of runners

there. Each race has a page of its own:Les 100K du Périgord Noir, AprilL’ultramarathon du Salève, May Les 50K de la Côte des Légendes, MayLe Marathon de la Liberté, JuneLa Transbaie, JuneMarvejols-Mende, JulyLe Championnat du Canigou, AugustLe Marathon

WebsiteTokyo Marathon (Japan) Race WebsiteKanchenjunga Ultra-Marathon (Nepal) Race WebsiteMarch Old Mutual Om Die Dam 50K & Half-Marathon (South Africa) Race Website | RW PreviewSahara 100K (Tunisia) Race WebsiteAprilMarathon de Sables (Morocco) Race

50K (Gloucs, Jul 31)Marathon of Britain (Worcs to Notts, Sept 4)Freckleton Half-Marathon (Lancs, June 19) Racing has come along way since Ron Hill won the inaugural edition in 1969. Back then, all-round running legend Ron, walked away with a set