What makes an ultramarathon different from a marathon — and how should your training actually change? In this episode Coaches Caroline and Valerie explain the real demands of ultra running (road vs trail, time-on-feet, carry & fueling needs) and give a coachable, down-to-earth plan for runners who want to go beyond 26.2 miles without breaking themselves.

🔑 Key takeaways

• ✅ Ultra = any distance > 26.2 miles (common formats: 50K ≈ 31.07 miles, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile).
• ✅ Train similarly to a marathon — but add time-on-feet: more total volume and more sessions that simulate long hours on your feet.
• ✅ Trail ultras aren’t just longer road runs: add technical trail practice, uphill/downhill drills, and terrain-specific strength.
• ✅ Practice carryin ...