3. And don’t forget to reward yourself along the way. One of the most important parts about developing a good training plan is scheduling in time to, well, not train.

To help you do it right, SELF and Healthyish spoke with top experts for some pro tips that will help you take your running plan from average to ULTRA. Bonus: There’s beer! 1.

An ultramarathon training cycle should look very similar to any other running training cycle. Most runs should be easy and not too long—between 30 and 90 minutes depending on your background.

Camille Herron, who has set numerous ultra-distance world records and has won 21 marathons, did just one 20-miler before winning the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival’s 100-mile race in 2022.

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Ultra running involves covering long distances, often over rugged terrain, which demands a high level of energy expenditure. “Nutrition for an ultra is very different to a marathon.