Preventing Dropout in the Ultramarathon According to conservative estimates, there has been a growth of over 500% worldwide in the number of runners attempting an ultramarathon from 2013 to 2017. For most of these first-time runners, reaching the finish line within the time-limit is their primary objective and the priority of the coach is to best prepare the runner for the unique physical challenges of running in excess of 43 kilometres. This article will examine the stressors that runners most commonly face while attempting the ultramarathon and what strategies the coach can employ in training and on race day to assist their runners to avoid, minimise or manage them.
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