Ultrarunners go beyond physical endurance, facing days of extreme terrain, sleep deprivation, and mental battles that most can’t imagine. Unlike marathoners who focus on pace and PRs, ultrarunners embrace pain, let go of control, and find meaning in the journey itself. Their tight-knit, trail-based community thrives on grit, introspection, and the shared pursuit of transformation through suffering.
How trail running differs from road running. Learn five key takeaways on how to understand terrain, build endurance, hill train, strength train and hydration.