![]() ![]() Whenever gets me now I immediately think back to why I fell in love with the sport in the first place.” I love the challenge of being alone and the intimacy with nature. “Without any pressure or corporate atmosphere. ![]() “I fell in love with this sport in such a unique, raw way,” she says. I was by myself for probably 11 and a half hours I haven’t hallucinated that much since that race.”įueled on high-calorie sticky-rice concoctions (a Thai delicacy) and pure cane sugar, Gallagher ultimately won the race, followed by only one other female finisher. The flora in that region-the biodiversity-is just crazy, even if you are not running an ultra. “By about five hours in I felt like I was in Dr.Seuss land. ![]() “It was rather dangerous, to be honest, with the most poisonous snakes in the world,” says Gallagher. She came across an 80K race in the northern mountainous region and decided to sign up. Burned out from years of college running, she ventured out to Thailand to teach english. Gallagher, 25, of Englewood, Colorado, turned to ultrarunning by chance after graduating from Princeton University in 2014. Clare Gallagher: Starting in the land of cobras, vipers and rogue elephants. Trail Runner chatted with five top ultrarunners about their first ultra experiences and tips for for first-time ultrarunners. For most runners, that first ultra will not go perfectly. Even professional runners have to stories to tell about mistakes made early on in their ultrarunning careers. There are so many variables-what (and how much) to eat, how to pace, how to handle the night portion-and so many unknowns. Your first ultra can be a daunting experience. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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