This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “How Ultrarunners Can Handle Plantar Fasciitis”, please leave it below in the comments section… With the perfect foot structure and the perfect stride, a runner’s weight would efficiently travel from the heel, through the arch, and on Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Save Your Feet from Blisters, Black Toenails and Athlete’s Foot”, please leave it below in the comments section… Feet are perfectly designed for running but when it comes to this sport, they will likely get injured. These Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Chafing Problems and Some Solutions”, please leave it below in the comments section… It may not sound like much, but chafing is one of the injuries that a runner faces constantly during training or racing. It’s hard Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Nutrition and Energy Needs of Running”, please leave it below in the comments section… As you may know there are typically three types of nutrients that you’re going to need as energy sources. These are carbohydrates, fats, Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “The Difficulties of Eating While Running”, please leave it below in the comments section… Training to eat or take in any type of fuel while running is constantly advised for ultras. But the task is more easily Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Keeping Up Your Energy with the Right Fuel”, please leave it below in the comments section… It is a given that to successfully accomplish an ultramarathon you need to fuel up with the right food and drink. Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Preparing for High Altitude Races”, please leave it below in the comments section… High altitude marathons are no doubt one of the most difficult races out there. And it’s not just the uniquely challenging topography that has Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Best Practices for Heat and Humidity”, please leave it below in the comments section… If you’ll be joining an ultramarathon that will be held in a hot and humid environment, then you must realize that you’ll need Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Acclimatizing to Heat”, please leave it below in the comments section… Heat is one of the many formidable forces a runner will have to confront during an ultramarathon. This will particularly be challenging to deal with if Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Hydration Fluid Choices for Ultramarathons”, please leave it below in the comments section… Providing variety to your drinks is one smart way of encouraging proper hydration during ultramarathons. After all, you’re already subjecting yourself to insanely difficult Read More