Susan Donnelly

This is a quick post to get the word out that I’m teaching a class on (what else?) ultramarathons (Take Running to the Next Level -An Introduction to Ultramarathons).  It’s a half-day, non-credit course offered through the University of Tennessee on October 17.  It’s another way to give back to the running community!

Here’s a brief outline – everyone’s invited to sign up!

1. What is an Ultramarathon?
2. Training
   1. Mileage and schedule
   2. Long runs
   3. Fueling
   4. Speed
   5. Mental training
   6. Where to train
3. Racing
   1. Pacing
   2. Cutoffs
   3. Aid Stations
   4. Mental approach
   5. Crew
   6. Pacers
   7. Etiquette
   8. DNFs
   9. Special considerations for 100 miles
   10. Where they are
   11. Involving family
4. Gear
5. Resources
6. Photo Show from a wide sample of ultras (what to expect and what it looks like)

Posted: Monday, August 24, 2009, 10:24 am | Tags: Blog | Respond | Trackback