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Ultra Trail Running Made Easy A guide for misguided beginners By Paul Ashton Nigel Aylott This guide is designed to introduce aspiring runners to the joys and wonders of safely competing in an Ultra trail run. It shares information from a range of sources that will hopefully allow both new and experienced runners to get more enjoyment from the sport of trail running and is particularly focused on the longer distances of ultra trail running. It should help the new runners to avoid a little pain in the discovery of this growing sport and help the experienced runner to tweak their running for ultra trail runs. In writing this guide Nigel and Paul have sought to show stage by stage (the essentials in transitioning for long distance road runners – marathoners, or shorter distance road and trail runners,) what is necessary to get out and enjoy some of Australia’s best country with trail running. This article on “Ultra Trail Running Made Easy” (dream on), covers:- What is ultra trail running – any running on trails in the bush over 42.2Km Why people do it – For the wilderness experience, for the challenge; for the achievement of running distances that people would take a week or more to bushwalk (and to be able to do it without a heavy backpack); for the scenery/views; and for the opportunity to get away from it all in the bush.Though, if you have to ask, you may never understand. Training – How to prepare yourself so that you can successfully complete a trail run over 5 hours Equipment – What equipment do you need on shorter training runs and what are the additional requirements for a 5 hour plus trail run Nutrition – the secrets to food planning, preparation and to not bonking Useful Tips – hints on how to avoid blisters, chafing, bonking. Top Runs A selection of 10 of our favorite runs from around Australia : Overland Track (Tasmania) Southern Ranges (Tasmania) - N Larapinta Trail (Northern Territory) Katherine Gorge (Northern Territory)