Ultra Running Hub
From 5K to 100K in 3 Years — Here’s Exactly How I Did It
Are you ready to run your first 100K? Different people need different amounts of training to get there. Kramer explores the patterns in people who have a successful 100K race day.
The Hidden Difference Between a Marathon and a 50K
How do you know if you're ready to run your first 50k? Kramer explores the real difference between a marathon and a 50k.
How Many Miles a Beginner Ultra Runner Runs (Full Year)
What a Full Year of Ultra Training Actually Looks Like (Beginner Runner)
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5 Lessons From Running 5,000 Miles as an Average Runner
What Actually Matters: 5 Lessons From Running 5,000 Miles as an Average Runner
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How I Prepare for a 50-Mile Race as a Very Average Ultra Runner
Preparing for a 50-mile ultra isn’t about being fast or elite—it’s about being particular. In this post, I walk through exactly how I get ready for a 50-mile race as a very average ultra runner: from reading the race guide and planning travel, to loading GPX files on my watch, breaking the course into segments, and building a simple heart-rate–based pacing plan. I also share how I design my drop bags, choose nutrition and carb drinks, decide where to stash headlamps and sunglasses, and avoid the three most common reasons runners drop from ultras: gut issues, foot problems, and total fatigue. If you like practical checklists, over-preparation, and honest talk about carb loading and stress eating, this step-by-step breakdown will help you show up on race day feeling ready instead of hoping for the best.
How to Run Longer: The Complete Guide to Planning 2–7 Hour Training Runs
Running longer distances isn’t just about fitness — it’s about strategy. In this guide, I break down exactly how to plan and execute multi-hour training runs, from gear and nutrition to route planning, pacing, heart-rate control, and mental tactics. These are the practical, real-world hacks I use when I run 2–7 hour long efforts, demonstrated through a full marathon training run. If you want to run farther with confidence, this is the blueprint.
Dec 1, 2025
Ultramarathon Gear List: What You Need for an Ultra (That You Don’t Need for a Marathon)
Ultra races aren’t just longer marathons—they demand different gear, smarter planning, and ruthless foot care. In this post, I share the story of my own ultra gone wrong, then break down the essential ultramarathon gear, drop-bag strategy, and blister-prevention plan you actually need so you can go farther without wrecking your body.
