This page is all the notes I’ve gathered along my ultra journey.
Start Here
How to get into running and How I got into running
A Beginner Runner Introduction
What is an Ultramarathon and is it for me?
Do you have what it takes to run an ultramarathon?
4 reasons NOT to run a marathon
10 Ultramarathon Tips: Do You Really Want to Run an Ultra?
How to plan your marathon and ultramarathon races for the year
Training
5 beginner running tips | 5 tips I wish I knew
5 principles for ultra training
9 pieces of advice to go from a 50-mile to a 100-mile ultramarathon
Ultramarathons: Training for life & mental bank deposits
Why is the long run so important when running Ultramarathons?
How to increase weekly mileage for runners without getting hurt!
5 Tips for Using Marathons as Training for Ultras
8 tips for when running on the trails.
How I trained for a 200-Mile Ultramarathon
4 different types of speed work for runners
20 Time Management Tips for Runners
5 tips to improve your running form
10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Runners
Cross-training for runners and leg workouts
What is base building in running?
The what, why, and how behind the taper for an ultramarathon
3 reasons to run two-a-days + a fun way to run the long run
10 tips for running downhills, when to train them, and the real reason for a DNF
Heart Rate Monitors, Zone 2 training, and Running
Recovery / Preventative
Recovery After, During, and Before an Ultra
200-mile recovery & here is a 7-week update
Preventive exercises that every runner SHOULD be doing
10 questions to ask yourself after an ultra marathon
Nutrition
14 Hydration tips for Ultramarathons, Heat Acclimation, and Fluid intake
Energy, Food, and the Reality of energy products for Ultra-marathon
Issues
How runners can fix (and prevent) chafing issues, for good!
12 Tips on Getting Out of a Running Slump
20 tips on what to do if you have stomach issues during an ultra
Shin Splints: How I am working through it and 7 tips
Crewing and Pacing
Crewing Ultras: what, how, & Aid Stations
Pacers and ultramarathons: What to do before, during, and after the race
Race Specific
12 and 24-hour races: strategies, counting laps, and a race day checklist.
Race day: thoughts, drop bags, checklist, and DNF’ing
Aid stations: what are they, how to be most effective, and 5 tips
Running clothes, gear, and accessories for race day.
200 mile ultra questions and answers
Race Reports
Lessons Learned from my first 100 mile BIKE RIDE
Wildwood 100 Route info (ultra signup)
PA Triple Crown + Black Forest Reflections
Black Forest 100k: not your typical race report
9 tips on how to finish the Eastern States 100 Ultra + a race report
Joe DiAndrea 