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In case you’re not already following barefoot ultra-marathoner Jason Robillard’s blog, Barefoot Chronicles, I just wanted to let you know about the latest series of posts he’s working on. Starting yesterday, Jason began a series called Ultramarathons For Lazy Runners: A Guide to Becoming a Back-of-the-Pack Ultrarunner, where he’s documenting the process in which a “lazy” runner becomes an ultra-marathon runner (at least how to finish one…maybe not win one!) As a runner who would love to run an ultra-marathon at some point, I’ll be tuning in daily to learn any tricks of the trade I can get from Jason and recommend you do the same!
- Prologue
- Chapter 1: Why run ultras?
- Chapter 2: What does it take to run ultras?
- Chapter 3: Can I run ultras if I’m already a slow runner?
- Chapter 4: How to Choose Your First Ultramarathon
- Chapter 5: Do I need a crew?
- Chapter 6: Do you need a pacer?
- Chapter 7: Coming soon!
- Chapter 8: Drop Bags
Another interesting thing I found on Jason’s site was something I’ve been looking for recently…an ultra-marathon schedule, organized by either date, location or distance. It’s sad to see only three ultras in my home state of Connecticut, but it’s not the biggest of states I guess.
Love the concept of the book. Ultras seem so unattainable for so many runners, so a guide for beginners is in order. Thanks for sharing.
[...] In case you’re thinking about transitioning to barefoot running or maybe you’ve already started, Jason of Barefoot Chronicles is offering a chance for a free copy of his e-book, The Barefoot Running Guide. I’ve already received my free copy and just realized that it is very thorough (86 pages!) I’ll be giving it a good read soon to see what tips it can offer. Remember, if you’re interested in getting into ultra-marathons, Jason is also working on a guide for that, which I’m keeping track of here. [...]
[...] you’re at his site, make sure to check out the latest installment in his Ultramarathons for the Lazy Runner series, “How to Choose Your First [...]
[...] Ultramarathons for the Lazy Runner – Chapter Eight: Drop Bags [Barefoot Chronicles] – Jason’s latest post about how a “lazy” runner becomes an ultramarathoner…this time he discusses what a drop bag is and what you should put in it. If you want to see the rest of the chapters, visit my previous post here. [...]