Marathon Training Academy Ultramarathon Training Q&A
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Feb 11, 2026 Henry Howard, a certified coach and veteran ultramarathoner with dozens of finishes (50k–100 miles), joins to tackle ultrarunning realities. He debunks mileage myths and compares trail versus road. Hear practical talk on pacing, long-run strategies, foot care, nutrition practice, and picking beginner-friendly ultras.
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Aid Station Kindness Hooked Him
- At his first Buckeye Trail 50, an aid volunteer filled Henry's bottles and shoved them in his pack.
- That high-touch aid station support hooked him on ultra community culture.
Marathon Fitness Scales To 50K
- Marathon fitness transfers well to a 50K because pace is slower and you add only a few extra miles.
- Treat a 50K as 'one more aid station' and manage pace and fueling accordingly.
Avoid Excessive Single Long Runs
- Don't add 'excessive' single long runs to prep for ultras; focus on cumulative weekly miles and time on feet.
- Use progressive weekly volume and back-to-back runs rather than huge single long runs.
