The Do's and Don'ts of my first 50k Ultramarathon

Are you preparing for your first ultramarathon?

In this video, I share my top tips for success based on my own experience. From investing in a quality vest to prevent fuel and water shortages, to using products to avoid chafing, I've got you covered.

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0:00 Intro
0:29 Tip 1
1:31 Tip 2
2:27 Tip 3
3:40 Tip 4
4:54 Tip 5
6:10 Tip 6
7:54 Tip 7
10:04 First thing I would have done differently
10:24 Second thing I would have done differently

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[yike]

I agree with the changing clothes for sure. Doing my 5th race of the year on Sunday, shouldn’t be too hot. But when you sweat, a LOT, That sweat has salt. That salt crystallizes to some extent as it dries in your clothes. That’s harsh even with whatever body lube you wear… change your shorts if/when you can!!

[Clwcch]

Good advice on those new to 50k, there are so many things to go right or wrong when going that far! I've done 13 50k's, & still learning a bunch. Usually do between Nov.-Feb. (cooler months in southeast). Nutrition (calories/salt intake/electrolyte replacement) is critical for trying to keep even pace and not bonking! However I never use vest, just hand held and stop for 45 seconds at each aid station to hydrate & get calories. Those Speedland shoes are EXPENSIVE ($275), I do agree find shoes & socks that work for u and stick with them. I have done few 50k with water crossings or even been in downpour for hours and injinji toe socks never get blisters or problems. I like the having friends doing races and we'll go out for few training runs (usually long runs building up) during the 2-3 months before. However you must realize everyone has different abilities and to run your race.

[nksbits]

Great tips!
Thanks for sharing. Attempting my first 60K in end of March

[Exjapter]

Great stuff, thank you. I just completed my 4th regular marathon and now have my eyes on a local 60km race. Its nice getting tips straight from a beginner who just lived it. Also...it never once occurred to me to hire a coach - running is my hobby because it isnt very expensive. 😂

[bitJester]

I've just started training for my first 50km in November. I am really looking forward to it.

[shavionbates]

I needed this video I’m thinking of doing a 50K in the near future 🤞🏾.

[sparkinlarkin]

Selling too much stuff, put me way off your content bro

[coboisarapatanas]

You missed tip number 9 and that's the main one that takes you to the finish line. And you can't buy it and can't change it...and drum role is: put the work in

[wngmv]

And my first 55k is gonna be in Colorado. I just did a 25k this week (about half the elevation) and I'm second guessing my decision lol

[tintoo]

Hi, thank you. I’m doing my first 50K Grindstone UTMB. Your video help a lot. How would I have a change of clothes? Do I carry in my backpacks? Which I don’t really want to carry on me..

[atropinecaffeine]

Can you list what specifically looking for/reject in a vest?

[bobbymeade]

One of the things I have for my upcoming 50k is sour patch kids.

[BestYouRun]

Do you actually need to eat? Or can fluids get you buy? I hate the idea of eating and running in general, is protein really needed?

[CSNCSNCSN]

Experimenting with new nutrition (as with any "gear") on raceday is wildly unwise. The numbers mean nothing if you can't tolerate it.

[mariopejovic]

this summer I did 40k trail run, with almost 2.000 meters of elevation, without any proper preparation. I think I had like 3-4 runs of about 5k and that's about it. I even didn't tested food I was going to eat, just bought some rum-chocholate bars and ate that, plus food at aid stations. thing that helped me was that I almost every day went on 8-10k walks with my dog, and in general, I walk 15-19k steps a day. would it be easier if I prepared for this race? sure, it would. was my approach smart? definitely not. but it was fun like hell. I understand your "no coach" approach. it's fun to do something like this just for fun. for next year, I'm thinking about signing up for 60k trail race, with over 3.700m elevation. but for that I really need to prepare. my biggest tip for anyone planning to do long trail race is just have fun. at worst, you can quit mid race and no shame in that. my second tip: put some toilette paper in zip lock bag. it can be handy. don't ask me how I know :D