Four stages of ultra running

The 4 stages of ultra running of Michael Arnstein:

1. physical
2. mental
3. emotional
4. spiritual

Most runners stuck in Phase 1, when their body is tired.

blog.runtheedge.com - The psychology behind training for your first race

What do you need to come through all stages: 

• Nutrition
• Regular training and built-up: Exercise as part of your lifestyle. Make it to a routine.
• Get as tall as possible. Hips forward.
• Patience
• Sleep and recovery
• Equipment and cloths
• Lightweight shoes
• Socks
• Sunglasses
• GPS watch
• Hat
• Bags
• Drinks and Nutrition

Marathoner advise:

The fatigue is real! Now is a good time to remember your ‘why?’ Why did you sign up for this: Self improvement? Better a PB? Support a charity?

Don’t lose sight of what got you started in the first place. Run today’s miles with an extra sense of purpose.#TogetherForward

— des_linden (@des_linden) 27. März 2018

Ultra runner advise:

• Don't seek for a purpose for running. 
• At start begin with 10km pace.
• Eat as much as you can.
• Thank the volunteers.
• Cry a lot and have existential crisis.
• Smile big at finish line as if the whole run was fine. 

See also:
youtu.be - Ultra Running lecture by Michael Arnstein PART 1
youtu.be - Ultra Running lecture by Michael Arnstein PART 2
youtu.be - Ultra Running lecture by Michael Arnstein PART 3