Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Apple Watch Ultra vs Comrades Marathon Regarding running watch credentials, the Apple Watch has taken huge strides forward since ...

It’s the start of a new year, and maybe you’ve always wanted to do an ultramarathon. If you’re a road marathoner, the jump won’t be all that much—an “ultra” is anything longer than 26.2 miles. The ...

An ultra marathon is classified as any footrace longer than a marathon (26.2 miles). Unlike shorter challenges or even Marathon distances, ultra runs requires unique preparation. Setting aside the ...

A record-breaking endurance ace who holds the fastest known time on the Great Himalaya Trail, Ryan Sandes has also won all four of the 4 Deserts events. Sometimes the greatest adventures start by ...

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Athletic Equation co-founder Alexander Papadopoulos and his wife and two daughters have been organizing ultra marathons—any race longer than 26.2 miles—for over a decade. But, three years ago, ...

If the Marine Corps Marathon just isn't enough of a challenge for you, you can soon tack on a few more miles and add a new ultra-run to your bucket list. The marathon's first-ever 50-kilometer race ...