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Training, fueling and race guides for marathons and ultras

I've finished seven 100-milers and three 200-milers, and I coach everyday runners to their first buckle. These are straight answers on training for a 100-mile race around a full-time job, the gear you'll need on race day, and how to pick your first 100.

Pierce Showe with his Petzl headlamp and Salomon vest at the Leadville start

The 10 Best Purchases I've Made for Running

From LEKI poles and toe socks to the one purchase that changed everything, with prices.

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Runners on a suspension bridge over the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon

50 Mile Races to Add to Your Bucket List

JFK 50, Comrades, CCC, Lavaredo 80K and Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim, counted down to my #1.

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Pierce Showe running the Brazos Bend 100

How I Carb Load to Run 100 Miles

My 3-day carb load, the foods I use, my exact 660-gram day, and a free calculator for your own numbers.

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Runners at the start of UTMB in Chamonix

Bucket List 100+ Mile Races to Run in Your Lifetime

Denali, Hardrock, Leadville, Badwater, Western States and UTMB, counted down to my #1.

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Pierce Showe running a mountain trail ultramarathon

The Complete Guide to Running Your First 100-Mile Race

Everything in one place: picking a race, a 12–18 month timeline, training blocks, fueling, gear, crew, taper, race day and recovery.

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Pierce Showe at night during his first 100-mile run

What I Wish I Knew Before My First 100-Mile Race

Fueling, sodium, caffeine, chafing, aid stations and the mental game: the race-day lessons from my first 100.

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Pierce Showe with his pacers at the 2025 Leadville Trail 100 finish

If I Wanted to Run the Leadville 100 in 2027, Here's How I'd Get In

Every way into the Leadville Trail 100 Run, from qualifier coins to charity bibs, ranked by a two-time finisher.

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UltraSignup race search results on a phone

How to Find an Ultramarathon Near You, Step-by-Step with UltraSignup

Find every ultra near you on UltraSignup in about five minutes, with screenshots of each step, plus how to pick the right one.

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Pierce Showe running the Brazos Bend 100 in Texas

The best 100-mile races to get your first buckle in 2027

Five beginner-friendly 100-milers compared by elevation, temperature, cutoff and terrain.

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Pierce Showe running the Leadville Trail 100 in a Salomon hydration vest

100-mile race gear checklist: what you need for your first 100-miler

Shoes, hydration, fueling, layers, night gear and foot care, plus a printable checklist.

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Pierce Showe holding a 100-mile finisher belt buckle

How to train for your first 100-mile race while working full time

Weekly hours, running by time instead of miles, morning routines, and a realistic timeline from marathon to 100 miles.

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