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Started prep in Feb, from base of 90 mins. Currently at 2h45 non stop runs, all day run/walk with breaks already possible. Will be debut race over 50miles by end Oct = 8 months prep, no intention of running whole distance though.
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@Arducius Its a standing joke that you don't train, and there is a truth to that in that it takes a long time for your body to recover, and the risk of injury by training is very real. So generally you string a series of events together, with a decent interval in between.
It is all in the mind, but to reach that level of self confidence it helps to have undertaken something previously, so chicken/egg paradox.
Set a realistic first ultra, i.e., just over a marathon and go slow.
What people don't tell you;
A marathon, if you are going full pelt is far harder than any ultra.
Never forget anyone can do it, the only limits are those you place on yourself, if its painful just back off a little.
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Ultra distance runners: how did you go about running so bloody far in one go and how long did it take you to reach that level?
I would very much like to be able to run a bloody long way in one go but currently struggling with getting past 2k without Knee Death striking me down* so trying to get an idea of what's reasonable to expect from my feeble body.
* most frustrating having run through all weather in winter to not be able to run in the lovely sunshine.