Wild Runner Coaching Blog

Once you’re out there, you’re in — no shortcuts, no easy way out. Just you, the trail, and the quiet challenge of seeing how far you can go. The Old Ghost Ultra is not a race to underestimate but it is one that will draw you back time and time again, all 85 kilometres of it.

Training for an ultramarathon is not the same as training for a marathon. While both events demand endurance, ultras bring new challenges: slower paces, extended time on feet, variable terrain, and often thousands of metres of climbing. On trails, you’re not only running longer, but also adapting to technical footing, steep gradients, and weather that can change drastically throughout the day. With ultramarathons comes beautiful scenery. That means preparing for a 50k goes fa