Crew Life &
Ultra Running Resources
Supporting an ultra runner is its own endurance sport. From 50Ks to 100-milers, this is a place for the ones behind every ultra finish line.
Explore stories, guides, and insights for spouses, crews, and pacers who run everything but the race.
Leadville 100: The Crew Experience
Crewing the Leadville Trail 100 is more than just handing off bottles and cheering at the finish. From altitude and small-town logistics to long waits, tight cutoffs, and aid station moments, this guide shares real-life insight from the crew side to help partners, spouses, friends, pacers, and support teams feel more prepared, confident, and supported on race day.
Meet Ultra Widow: Behind the Miles
Ultra running affects more than just the runner. From training schedules to aid station logistics, this article shares real-life insight and support for crews, partners, and pacers navigating ultra running with more confidence in the year ahead.
Training, Taper Tantrum, and Beyond: Life with an Ultra Runner
From shifting weekend plans to surviving taper week, life with an ultra runner reshapes the whole household. Honest and practical advice -- here’s what training season really looks like when one of you runs the miles and both of you live them
Top 5 Amazon Finds for Ultra Crews
From midnight aid stations to long training weekends, these Amazon finds have saved my crew more times than I can count. Smart, packable, and crew-approved — here are the essentials that actually make ultra life easier.
A Space for Ultra Running Spouses, Partners, + Crews
My husband is an ultrarunner, which makes me an Ultra Widow. From 3 a.m. aid stations to long training weekends, supporting a runner is more than race day — it’s a lifestyle that demands planning, patience, and persistence.