Quotes About Ultramarathon

Addicts know the voices in their heads can't be trusted, and that is precisely why there are so many of us out there in the ultra marathon community, moving forward one step at a time. And that's what Nico and I did—one step followed by another until we got to Hope Pass.

And thus I kept doing it. Mile 20 passed. Mile 23 passed. Mile 26 passed. Running an ultra is simple; all you have to do is not stop.

Respect the distance, take each breath purposefully, make every step count, calculate the surges, watch your heart rate, stay hydrated, maintain your calories. Do all of these things continuously while remaining incorruptibly patient. An ultramarathon moves slowly very quickly.

If at first you don't succeed, you can always become an ultramarathoner.

In teaching my first meditation and running workshop, I was struck by the number of participants who were ultramarathon runners. When I considered their experience, it made sense. After you run for a while, what do you find in there but your own mind? You work with that mind by meditating regularly.

Ultras are just eating and drinking contests, with a little exercise and scenery thrown in.