For some people, marathons have become too easy. What was once the highlight of their lives is now a stepping stone to races beyond the distance of 26.2 miles. The number of ultramarathons is therefore increasing every year.Inspired by the appealing achievements of elite ultrarunners, thousands of people nowadays venture into longer distances. As the popularity of ultrarunning has exploded in recent years, there is a great need for information on the subject.Whatever your motivation, you picked up this book because you were looking for information about running long distances. On your way to a successful ultramarathon, you will have a lot to learn. These lessons can be slow and sometimes painfully self-taught. This book aims to shorten the learning process and minimise unnecessary suffering by informing you about the ins and outs of ultrarunning.Longer ultrarunning is for both novice and experienced ultrarunners. It covers every aspect of preparing for and participating in ultramarathons. However, this book is more of a reference book than something you read page by page. It teaches us, young and old, and men and women, to keep running longer than we ever have before. It inspires, you think you can do it and therefore you want to do it!Your body is meant to be used all your life, not just when you are young. Stories of passionate ultrarunners show that the ability to run for long periods of time has nothing to do with age. Be inspired by the great courage of the older passionate men and women among us. They are living proof that you can practise this sport for a very long time.For many people, ultrarunning is an inseparable part of their lives. For others, it is just a short journey of discovery. In either case, you can gain a lot of knowledge and experience from your attempts at running long distances. It is a wonderful way to learn more about yourself; about physical capabilities, motivations and mental attitude. This book can get you started in this wonderful sport and lead you further on your personal journey of discovery.