The sport or activity of competing in ultramarathons.
‘in the world of ultrarunning, women outperforming men isn't surprising’
‘Yes, ultrarunning is agonizing, torturous - maybe a little insane.’
‘Up until recently, there's been no fame or glory for ultrarunning, which shows little sign of becoming a mass phenomenon.’
‘I never claimed to be an authority on ultrarunning or necessarily a good ultrarunner.’
‘Sometime in the late 1980s, he also became intrigued with the potential of ultrarunning as an avenue to fulfillment, enlightenment and health.’
‘If she manages to pull off a Fitz win, she will be ultrarunning's first three-time national champion in a single year.’
‘Fueling yourself properly is a key component to ultrarunning.’
‘His interest in ultrarunning began in 1991, when he witnessed a race at the University of Colorado.’
‘Given the inherent dangers of ultrarunning, did the group's extreme "run through it" philosophy blind them to obvious suffering in their friend?’
‘Trason's experience illuminates an important ultra-fact: Despite being called ultrarunning, this sport involves a fair amount of walking.’
‘Ultrarunning requires the ability to endure often extreme discomfort, he said; but most notably, it's about keeping the mind fresh and surging through discouragement.’
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