Training Strategies

Running multiday races is within the capacity of far more people than who actually think can run a race. It takes a little training over an extended period and they also take some getting used to. The body needs to be acclimatised to these stresses and also the mind needs a little encouragement.

So the best way to go about getting ready for a multiday is by developing a plan or strategy that will build in those elements that will provide you with a good chance of making progress.

Arpan DeAngelo is an experienced multiday runner who has finished the 700, the 1000 mile race, the Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race plus over a 100 marthons and has written an article published in The Multiday Runners Handbook which focuses on some main principles.