How to Pace an Ultramarathon Runner with Lisa Jhung

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Jul 7, 202600:23:49Sports & Recreation

Lisa Jhung is a writer, trail runner, and ultramarathon pacer who first began pacing runners more than 25 years ago. Drawn to the challenge and camaraderie of endurance sports, she's helped athletes through some of the m...

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