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(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
Extreme Races for Intense Runners
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A world-class runner
In 2002, Yannis Kouros, arguably the world’s greatest ultramarathon runner, set a new course record for the 24-hour Soochow race by running 284.07 km. For nearly 20 years, Kouros has been at the top of the extreme sport of ultramarathon running. The Greek-Australian athlete holds world records for 12-, 24- and 48-hour runs, as well as the six-day and 1,000-mile races.
Ultrarunning, Kouros insists, is not about muscle mass and genes1. It is a mental sport. “What I achieve is within human limits and many others could do it if they’d try to discover their endurance limits and inner strengths,” Kouros says.
Training for ultramarathons
Any marathon runner will tell you that a large part of becoming a serious runner is developing mental toughness. Ultramarathoners not only train their bodies; they train their minds. The brain, as well as the muscles, can become fatigued2 over the course of a marathon. Staying focused on the race and engaging in positive selftalk can help weary runners.
Eating healthy carbohydrates3 before and during the race is another important strategy. And, of course, wearing the proper shoes and clothing is crucial.
Start small
Training for an ultramarathon is timeconsuming and takes incredible discipline, but you don’t have to run 100 km to experience the joy of running. If you want to become a runner, get moving! Start early in the morning to avoid the heat. Stay hydrated and wear loose, cool clothing. As you build endurance, participate in a 5-km or 10-km local race.
A word of caution, however: Once you start racing4, you may become hooked! Before you know it, you’ll be training for longer races and pushing yourself to reach higher goals. “The feeling of achievement at the finish line is the best part of the race,” says Kuo.
Any runner will agree with that!
Vocabulary Focus
endurance (n) [in5djurEns] the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant or painful for a long time
fatigued (adj) [fE5ti:^d] tired; extremely weary
hooked (adj) [hukt] enjoying something so much that one is unable to stop having, watching or doing it
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muscle mass (n phr) 肌肉量 the weight or bulk of muscle one has
hydrated (adj) 含水充足的 having enough water in one’s body
奔向极限
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世界级跑者
2002年，可以算是世界最佳选手的亚尼斯·柯罗斯，在东吴24小时超级马拉松竞赛中，创下284.07千米的跑步纪录。几乎有20年的时间，柯罗斯在超级马拉松赛跑这种极限竞赛中名列前茅。这位希腊裔澳洲籍的选手拥有12、24、48小时赛跑的世界纪录，也是6天与1000英里赛跑的世界纪录保持者。
柯罗斯坚信，超级马拉松，与肌肉量和基因无关，而是一种心理的运动。他说：“我所完成的，是人类极限内可达成的。其它的许多人，若是他们尝试发现自己的耐力与内在力量的话，应该也能做得到。”
超级马拉松的训练
任何一位马拉松跑者都会告诉你，要成为一位真正的跑者，有一大部分是要培养坚强的意志。超级马拉松跑者不只要锻炼身体，更要锻炼自己的意志。头脑与肌肉在马拉松赛跑场上，都会变得疲惫不堪。在比赛中保持专注、作积极的自我对话，都能对筋疲力竭的跑者有所助益。
在比赛前或比赛当中吃健康的碳水化合物，也是另一项重要策略。当然，穿着适当的鞋子和衣服也是顶要紧的。
小处着手
超级马拉松的训练费不菲且要有过人的自律。不过，要享受跑步的乐趣，不是非要跑个100千米不可。如果你想要成为跑者，开始动就对了！一早就起来，以避开热气。保持充足的水分，并且穿着宽松、凉爽的服装。在培养耐力时，参加一个5千米或10千米的比赛吧。
不过，先在此提出警告。你一旦开始参加赛跑，就会欲罢不能！在你察觉之前，你早已开始训练自己跑更长的距离，及鞭策自己达到更高的目标。郭丰州说：“到达终点线的成就感，是赛跑中最棒的一部分。”
每位跑者都会点头同意这句话！
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