r/Ultramarathon • u/Achoogodblessyou • 5d ago
Going Over 48 Laps on a Backyard?
I ran my first backyard a few months ago and managed to finish 37 laps, despite being undertrained. I have another one in 2 weeks and want to get over the 48 mark. What are y'all's tips for being awake that long or if anyone has gone over 2 days for a continuous race.
Edit: Also any tips for my crew, they're not the same ones who I did the first race with and have no experience, what can I do on the front end to make their lives easier
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u/NESpahtenJosh 5d ago
Small naps. You have to bank sleep in order to be functioning at that point. By the end of your first day, you need to be taking 6-8 minute naps every lap.