You survived your first marathon. And the second. Followed by a third one. What happens next?
You may race to break your previous records or make an entirely different set of goals.
Like running an ultramarathon.
Crazy, yes—but definitely feasible.
If you have the passion to run longer than 42.195km, then close your eyes and take a deep breath. Inhale slowly. Exhale slower. Can you imagine yourself crossing the FinishLine of an UltraMarathon race?
Before jumping into serious Ultramarathon training, it would be beneficial if you have already done the following historically:
1. 5k = 30 to 35 mins.
2. 10k = 60 to 70 mins.
3. 21k = 2.5 to 2.75 hours
4. 32k = 4.5 to 4.8 hours
5. 42k = sub 7 hours
But of course this is just my personal opinion based from my own experience. If you think you’re ready to run the Ultra, then GO FOR IT!
Lastly, I would recommend the Marathon Handbook for training plans and practical tips.
Good luck!
