airlocksniffer
WKR
Man this thread is getting me stoked to get back into ultra's. I've only run two (the Elkhorn 50K twice) but it was awesome. What I found that works best for me is drinking frequently (I'm prone to cramps), taking endurolites or s-caps and eating all the sugary crap I can get my hands on at aid stations (coke, gummy bears, etc). I also try to remain steady throughout the race and walk pretty much any substantial uphill to conserve energy. And knowing there is some nice cold beer waiting for me at the finish helps with the motivation too. I'd rather finish feeling good and a little slower than feeling like crap for a week by going out too hard. I've been fighting foot issues for a few years but finally had my first full week of trails this week (only 24 miles but it's a start). The Elkhorn is next Saturday (August 2nd) so no time this year but I have a buddy who's bugging me to do the 50 miler. Maybe next year.....