I Stayed Up for 24 Hours at an Ultramarathon. Here’s What I Learned About Why Runners Go Long.
By Fred DreierAugust 5, 2026
100-Mile trail races booming in popularity, and every other person we know seems to be training for an ultra. Our writer—who is not a runner—wanted to understand why. So, he stayed up all night at California’s Western States Endurance Run interviewing athletes, race crew, and fans. Here’s what he learned. The post I Stayed Up for 24 Hours at an Ultramarathon. Here’s What I Learned About Why Runners Go Long. appeared first on Outside Online.
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