Backyard Ultra: Age Requirements, Safety Considerations, and Preparation
Most Backyard Ultra races typically require participants to be at least 18 years old due to the extreme physical and mental demands, though specific a...
By Alex
Category: Endurance Sports
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Courtney Dauwalter: Trekking Pole Use, Minimalist Gear, and Ultrarunning Strategy
Courtney Dauwalter typically opts not to use trekking poles during her ultrarunning races, prioritizing a minimalist gear approach and relying on her ...
By Hart
Appalachian Trail: Fastest Known Times, Challenges, and Preparation
Karel Sabbe holds the current supported fastest known time (FKT) for completing the Appalachian Trail, achieving the 2,190-mile journey in 41 days, 7 ...
By Jordan
Spartan Race: Distances, Formats, and Training
Spartan Races vary significantly in length, ranging from 3-mile sprints to over 30-mile ultra-endurance events, each designed to test different aspect...
By Alex
Century Ride: Definition, Benefits, Training, and Preparation
A century ride is a cycling event or personal challenge involving riding a bicycle for 100 miles within a single day, representing a significant endur...
By Alex
70.3 Triathlon vs. Marathon: Demands, Training, and Which is Harder
A 70.3 triathlon is generally considered more physiologically challenging than a marathon due to its multi-sport nature, diverse skill requirements, a...
By Alex
Half Ironman vs. Full Ironman: Distances, Distinction, and Achievements
While an IRONMAN 70.3 is a recognized event within the Ironman brand, it is distinct from a full Ironman triathlon due to its half distances and speci...
By Jordan
Ultra Walking: Definition, Appeal, Training, and Risks of Extreme Endurance
An ultra walk is an extreme endurance event where participants walk distances exceeding a marathon, typically 50km to 100+ miles, testing physical and...
By Alex
Half Ultra: Definition, Appeal, Training, and Differences from a Marathon
A half ultra is most commonly a 50-kilometer (50K) endurance running race that serves as a bridge between marathons and longer ultra-marathons, offeri...
By Alex
