advice to get you ultrarunning

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Are you 'ultra-curious'?  Wonder why people run, particularly the long stuff?  Looking for some inspiration? Here are the 'whys' of some  well known runners and ultrarunners.  And here are some stories of people into ultra has supported and why they run.  

volunteers are an essential and fantastic part of the ultrarunning community.  Here's why you might want to give it a go  

Ben Parkes has published a brilliant video guide to ultras.  Take a look

Some top tips on how to ultra run without it breaking the bank.  Let us know your best ideas.

Ideas on how to choose a first ultra (or any ultra) that is good for you.  And thanks to Allie Bailey for many of the ideas

concerned that you need to be able to navigate to do an ultra.  This article should allay these concerns and tell you how not to get lot