The following set of resources is meant to help ultrarunners, veteran or aspiring, to get the most out of their running. The first set of resources are the general go-to resources for running ultras while the second set of resources are keyed to chapters in Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons. I trust all the resources will be helpful.
General Ultramarathon Resources
- Ultrarunning magazine
- Trail Runner magazine
- Ultra Listserv – An email window into the world of ultras
- UltRunR.com – A collection of thoughts on myriad ultrarunning subjects
- Run100s.com – The website for 100 mile races
Ultramarathon Race Schedules
- Ultrarunning magazine’s online calendar
- Trail Runner Magazine’s calendar
- UltraSignup.com
- American Trail Running Association calendar
- International Trail Running Association calendar
- RealEndurance.com
Top Ultra Resources on iRunFar.com
Additional Relentless Forward Progress Resources
Books Recommended in RFP
- The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running
by Adam W. Chase and Nancy Hobbs - Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance by Matt Fitzgerald
- Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes by John Vonhof
by Adam W. Chase and Nancy Hobbs
by Matt Fitzgerald
by John VonhofChapter 2
- iRunFar’s directory of ultramarathon coaches
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
- Information on heat illnesses from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Winter running traction devices
- Information on frost bite and hypothermia from the Mayo Clinic
Chapter 14
Afterword
- Peter Bakwin’s Fastest Known Time website
Last updated April 29, 2018
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