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Introduction to ultra running
  Dave Walsh introduces our section on ultra distance running.  
     
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Dave Walsh has been organising road, cross country and track events, from local to international level, for 30 years. He competes internationally as a vet, is a British ultra distance team manager and has been Welsh Road Race secretary.
  Ultra running involves running over the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.
 
In this section you can find out how to get into running ultra events in Starting out
 
In Clubs there's advice on joining up with like minded long distance specialists to help you through those miles.
 
We take a look at the equipment you'll need to get to the end of the (long) road (or trail) in Shoes & kit.
 
Training includes advice on how to get those necessary extra miles in.
 
The Health article gives tips on getting nutrition right and avoiding injuries.
 
Events gives an overview of the different events and looks at some of those in the UK and internationally.
 
Competing provides ideas on how to prepare for and cope with competition.
 
         
 
 
 
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