.2 miles to the limits of your capacity. If you can do marathons, you can 'complete' ultras. – candy ollierBreak the race down into five- to eight-mile sections. Have a treat to look forward to, maybe a rice pudding with jelly babies, and an aim, such as a
should be feeling good and able to do anything.Run an ultra race? Are you serious? If another marathon doesn't excite you, how about something a little longer? If you've ever wondered what ultras are like, you have the perfect training base to find out
© Getty Images If 26.2 miles just isn't enough, an ultra could be the race for you. Races longer than a marathon, ultras range from 30 miles to hundreds of miles and take place in hundreds of beautiful locations from Sussex to the Sahara
, and even blackouts and seizures. Current opinion is that you should take on around 500ml of fluid per hour. But be reassured that over-hydration is a rare problem that occurs most often in ultra-marathon and ultra-triathlon events, where participants may
that takes in both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. But it’s not actually a marathon but a 56K ultra. The real treat on this Cape Town classic comes at Chapman’s Peak: one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline it’s possible to race. The event takes
of ultra-distance running (above 26.2 miles). There are dozens of events around the country. Ultra-distance race calendar.Whatever you do, good luck – and congratulations on an awesome start to the year. Schedules for the week See full marathon schedules
always enjoy your post-race refreshments at a pavement café with your feet up and a literary classic on the table.Website www.pim.czSlovakiaOrganisers of the Kosice Peace Marathon reckon their race is the longest-standing marathon in the world its been
. Marathon pace for a 3:45 marathon is an 8:35-minute mile so yes, 8:30 is too fast. Aim to run your long runs slower than your marathon race pace and then add in some sections at race pace ( for example, three x 15 minute bursts or a 60-minute stretch) when
. The competitive instinct is strong, and fun runs are still races in the minds of many participants. Nevertheless, a fun run is ideal for a first-time competitor, the lowest rung on a ladder that might lead all the way up to the marathon and beyond. Do one or two
Every year there are thousands of races in Britain, ranging from 5K charity jogs to ultra events and with options over trail, countryside, fell, track and road. Some runners cram in races every weekend, but if you want to maximise your
