Record-breaking ultra runner Damian Hall has launched a new initiative to open the sport up to more athletes, offering financial assistance to people who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it.
Ultra running refers to tackling any distance longer than 26.2 miles (the length of a marathon). That could be 40 miles, or it could be over 200, and the greater the mileage, the more expensive it's likely to be. As Runner's World explains, when you factor in travel, gear, entry fees and coaching, it all adds up.
