Marathon and ultra marathon training aren’t separated by a few extra miles. They require a different approach to fatigue, pacing, and durability. In this article, I explain what actually changes when you move beyond the marathon — and why many runners break down when they don’t adjust their training accordingly.

Michael Wardian, one of the world’s top ultrarunners, shares his training secrets, mindset tips, and record-breaking race stories in Episode 43 of the Kristian Ultra Podcast. Listen now to get inspired and learn practical strategies for endurance running.

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Jenna Carroll to talk about her Appalachian Trail journey. After her first hike in 2021, which took six months, she returned in 2024 for a self-supported hike completing the trail in 63 days. This year (2025)About 75% of the way through her southbound attempt, a foot infection from a blister forced her to stop.

Since I began running marathons back in 2000, I’ve always found the most motivation when training for a specific race. Having an event on the calendar gives every run purpose and direction. Whether you’re aiming for your first 50K or a 100-mile mountain ultra, setting a race goal keeps you disciplined, focused, and excited to train for what’s ahead.

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Ultra marathon success depends on more than just miles — it’s about recovery, resilience, and smart fueling. In this guide, ultra running coach Kristian Morgan shares the 10 best supplements to boost endurance, reduce fatigue, and speed up recovery. From electrolytes and protein to beetroot juice and collagen, discover how to train stronger, recover faster, and stay injury-free on the trails.

“Discover the most effective endurance workouts for ultra runners. Learn how Coach Kristian Morgan builds stamina, strength, and confidence for long-distance trail races.”

It’s been approximately two weeks since I stepped off the Appalachian Trail. A lot has happened, but at the same time nothing has really happened at all. I’ve been sitting down a lot — mostly in my camping chair. And I’ve spent most of my time eating, sleeping, or analysing the 35 days I spent on the Appalachian Trail.