Start at http://www.ultrarunner.net/ and don’t stop there, just keep following the links. Any of us would do better to run more and web-surf less. I think running long, long distance must bring out the OCD mutant gene in all of us. Or…long distance running identifies the bio-mechanically gifted, OCD-laden fraction of the population.
Some have more of a natural gift for running than others. If you have the gift of good bio mechanics don’t waste it.
Running and other cardio-friendly activities are certainly preferable to other hang-ups. I’ve been running for over 15 years and have never met a runner that said “I wish I had never started that stuff”. Just the opposite…runners that have to hang up the shoes (as parts wear out) will miss it so much they have to find other healthy alternatives.
Oh, and please don’t buy shoes at the mega store from someone that has never run around the block. Seek out the local club and knowledgeable athletes to steer you right. Happy trails.
