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.  

We had a clinic / Q&A session with aka ultradamo - variously Spine winner, tea drinker, author and co-founder of The Green Runner and into ultra.  He shared thoughts on choosing FKTs and races, making ultrarunning a career, using public transport and not much about the very secretive Barkley Marathons.  Take a read here. 

We have compiled a list of UK 100 milers to help one of our runners and thought be good to share it.  We are so spoilt  - there are over 50 races where you can clock up a century of miles.  Here's the full list

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

This article explains the impact of menstruation and menopause on the female athlete and in particular those running long distances.  Hopefully it will demystify some of the science and help you adapt your training and events to the rhythms of your body.  It is based on an into ultra webinar by Rene MacGregor. Renee is a leading sports dietician specialising in REDs, female health and eating disorders.  

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