From ZERO running to 100-MILE ULTRA in 2 years

This is my journey from no running to completing a one-hundred-mile ultramarathon in two years. No one is more surprised about this than me, but I hope that by sharing the lessons I learned along the way, it can help you too.

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👉 Want a deep dive into the strength training I do during a training block? Check out 'Mountain Strong' here:

Some of the videos I mention in this one are:

Happy training! 😊🙏

[steviewonder]

I’ve started from zero a month ago and been training hard for my first 30k trail race in early July. I’ve watched countless videos and gone through many blogs and threads online. This was truly inspiring! Thanks

[wolfborn]

Well this timescale gives me reassurance that 7 months is more than enough time for a 25k trail run. Thanks for sharing the mental side of it as well as the physical.

[arnasivinskis]

Chris, I want you to tell me a bedtime story with that voice... Jesus.

[jaykongo]

I don’t know who you are, but you have gained a new follower aggressively!

[ianl]

I've just DNF'd Arc100 and this was a great pick me up because I'm also entered into SDW100 later in the year. Thanks Chris 👍

[jamesbrennan]

Love hearing about your journey Chris. I took the plunge and did a 50k last year and loved it. Working up to a 100k this September and finding your videos really inspiring and helpful. Thanks

[oxalotte]

You're the Bob Ross of trail running, hearing you is so nice. Cheers from France, hope you will challenge one day our beautiful ultra-trail races. Thanks for your work and videos, happy training !

[lloyddodgen]

Dude this is the video I've been looking for.

[JamesAlberts]

Great video - Thanks for sharing your story, Chris!

[Kelly_Ben]

Loved this! The uncertainty about ultras adds to the challenge and excitement. The fact that even the pros aren't guaranteed a finish, much less a win, is actually kind of cool. Whether i finish a race or not, it was still an incredible day out in beautiful places (sorry, no tracks for me, more power to you! 😂) with awesome people. I went couch to 50k in 8 months a few years ago. I've been swamped with work the last 2 years, but I'm aiming for a 50 miler now, now that I'm a little cocky about 50ks/ marathons... I'm not fast, so my thrill is completing something scary and difficult. Love your videos!

[PatrickDelorenzi]

Fantastic video Chris, thank you. Hopefully, if everything goes to plan, I will be tackling my first 100 mile in april and will be sure to integrate some of the info from this video along the journey. TY and have a great day

[_theadventure_mattrix]

Again another clear and informative but also supportive vid Chris. Well done!!! Your insight helps to keep me moving forward

[IanMcalpine-epfc]

Great video Chris. Got my first 100 miler coming up in September and have enjoyed watching your journey. Given me some good tips and plenty of inspiration. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[vincentcoulombe]

Thanks Chris! I was waiting for this video to come out as you spoiled me last fall 😝I like your mindset and your content! Thank you for sharing all this.

[hoopeverlasting]

This is so wonderful of you to share....thank you! So accessible and so perfect. There right now! You two years ago! But I have got the bug!

[jackcollo]

Awesome Chris
Good luck at UTS. I’ll be there supporting generally

[michaelbatterbee]

I liked the left the coffee shop having booked 100 mile race. You’re so easily led lol. Great channel and content 👍

[BoJackHorseman_eatshay]

Hi Chris, I am not interested in running long distances in the least bit (weights guy), yet I watched the entire 9:20 glued to the screen. Fantastic production, cuts, voice, tone, and information. Hope you gain the following your talent should have.Stay nice and humble!
Cheers from across the pond!.

[rfcorreiaiv]

i made it thru 46 miles of a 50 last year, I got so slow due to poor nutrition and hydration I was told to stop at sunset. There was no muscling thru. Great video

[Airboosts]

Proud to see the 999 likes, for me to make it the 1000th of the video. I am just about to start running.

Waiting on the new Novablast 5 that are coming out.

Currently 89kg at 6"5 doing body building for the past few years.

I thought now was the time to incorporate running to feel free and able to run whenever I want for a long distance and just feel more fit.

Always had the idea to run a marathon for years. Perhaps it might turn into a ultra marathon, who knows.

2027 is when I will run a marathon.

I however know that I won't be running for long, as I understand running is not very good for someone so heavy/tall.

Also not actually good for longevity more than getting in 10k steps per day. ( Walking )

The goal was as follows:

Build Muscle Mass --> Run A Marathon --> Train For Longevity & Flexibility.

Now time to watch the video!