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Some tips for off-race ultra running

I am in the habit of going for ultra runs (+42k) by myself, taking some supplies with me and refuelling along the way. The idea comes from Dean Karnazes, and what I like the most about it is the spirit of adventure involved in picking a spot in the map and then running towards it.

The idea comes from Dean Karnazes, and what I like the most about it is the spirit of adventure involved in picking a spot in the map and then running towards it. Just having water and salty food ends up giving me a light headache and dizziness that I think is just an electrolyte imbalance. In my experience, stretching doesn’t get rid of the tiredness, but it drastically lowers the pain levels, therefore giving oxygen to your nervous system.

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