![]() ![]() How could an ultra-distance athlete-one who holds world records for 100 miles and for the longest distance covered in 24 hours-run no longer than what you’d typically do in a marathon build-up? Shouldn’t her training mirror what she’d need to do in an ultra? Among the replies to her tweet, there was curiosity tinged with a side of skepticism. In the world of ultrarunning, where there’s a bravado around epic big-mileage days, Herron seems like an anomaly. Instead, she focuses on cumulative volume and running frequency. Case in point: she ran one easy 20-miler in the lead-up to the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival’s 100-mile race last year, which she won outright. Ultrarunner Camille Herron shared one reason why she thought she was “crushing world records” in her forties: She only does one or two long runs a month (nothing over 22 miles) and she never does back-to-back long runs. ![]() In January, my social media feeds were filled with the typical new year posts-year-end recaps, reflections and resolutions, and hopes for the coming year. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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