Steve Prefontaine never ran a race for a time; he went out there to win.

The right shoe may not prevent injury, but the wrong shoe can certainly lead to injury.

Just as the ultra for which you are training will have its many ups and downs, places where you make quick progress and sections of relentless slogging, so too will your ultra training. Keeping it all in perspective, knowing that it is all just one step toward a much larger goal, will help you to get through the rough patches. Remember why you are

100 to 200 crunches and sit-ups every day, just on my own at home.

depends on what works best for you.

I found that the key to preserving my body as well as my energy and drive was to progress slowly.

Believe me, no matter how slow your pace is, you won’t finish a 50- or 100-miler with energy in reserve. And no one will accuse you of not pushing hard enough!

Wicking materials can be crucial in humid conditions.

I am a firm believer that intense workouts must be separated by at least 10 to 12 days to allow for recovery and proper performance when called upon.