Trail vs Road running isn’t about speed or surface. It’s about control vs uncertainty. On the road, you run the plan. On the trail, you adapt the plan. One rewards precision. The other rewards presence. Same sport. Completely different nervous system. Some days I want splits and certainty. Other days I want dirt, mistakes, and stories I can’t measure. Neither is better. But they don’t train you the same.

Ultras are easier than you think. Not because they’re painless. But because they give you options. You’re allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to walk. You’re allowed to reset. Most people don’t fail ultras physically — they quit because they think discomfort means they’re doing it wrong. Forward motion beats speed. Always.

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Road marathons reward speed. Ultramarathons reward patience. One is about performance. The other is about forward motion in your own time. Both are hard — just in very different ways. 👇 Curious where you lean Which is harder?

If you can do these three things, you’re already more prepared than you think. Ultras aren’t about speed. They’re about patience, composure, and forward motion. Save this. One day you’ll come back to it.

1. Ultras Are Often Easier Than Marathons Ultras aren’t about redlining for hours. You walk hills, fuel consistently, manage effort, and stay present. Compare that to the constant pressure of a road marathon and it’s easy to see why many people feel better in ultras. With the right mindset and strategy, almost anyone can finish one. 2. Stop Training Like an Elite The 80/20 rule works great… if you train 20+ hours a week and recover like a professional. For everyone else, fewer runs done with intent outperform mindless mileage. Strength, pacing, and recovery matter more than copying elite plans. This is why ultras are achievable for everyday people, not just lifelong runners. 3. Run Less. Run Better. Most runners don’t need more miles — they need better inputs. When you treat running like a skill and support it with strength and recovery, progress comes faster with less fatigue. Volume without intention just compounds stress. Quality training is what allows people to go further over time. 4. Build a Body That Doesn’t Break Injuries rarely come from running far — they come from weak tissue, poor mechanics, and unmanaged fatigue. Running repeatedly loads muscles and tendons eccentrically, thousands of times per session. If that tissue isn’t stiff and strong enough, form degrades and stress accumulates. Strength training is how you build resilience, not just fitness. ⚡️ Follow for more running advice ⚡️ #UltramarathonTraining #HybridAthlete #RunSmarter #EnduranceMindset #UltrasOverMarathons TrailRunningTips StrengthForRunners RunWithPurpose NotJustMileage RunningMotivation RunningCoach RunnersOfInstagram

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To fall asleep you must first pretend that you are asleep (and that’s how everything works)

150km sounds impossible. Until you realise it’s just forward movement, one day at a time. Comment EGYPT to join the waitlist. Only a handful of spots remain. Photo credits @samlibertiny

Ultramarathons aren’t extreme. They’re just honest. What’s extreme is sitting still, ignoring pain, and pretending comfort is health. Your body was built to move. To adapt. To do hard things — on purpose. This isn’t about racing. It’s about remembering who you are.

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Only bathe in it of course

Gratitude goes a long way with running. Do you agree?

It doesn’t lie

Which one?

You don’t need more gadgets — you need better fundamentals. Recovery isn’t expensive… it’s consistent. Master the basics and your performance and overall health will skyrocket.

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Ultramarathons look physical from the outside… but anyone who’s gone deep knows the truth — they’re spiritual quests. One foot in front of the other, and you meet a version of yourself you didn’t know existed. I do these events to become a better person that can better serve the world.

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