3 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE MY 1ST 50K ULTRA

Here's 3 critical things to know before running your first 50k ultramarathon. Be sure to watch #2 (hilarious) and stick around for the 2 bonus tips at the end!

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[ChadLubinski]

What are some things you learned during your first 50K?? We have a ton of great comments below already!

[conradburdekin]

I’m doing my first ultra in September - 100k. Did first marathon 2 weekends ago. Started running last year aged 45. Loving it!

[CodyJames]

Thanks for the great info! I’m doing a 50k in 2023 for my 50th. This is all good to know.

[robinmitchell]

Good advice, mate. On 50ks I take a salt capsule minimum of once and hour. Never cramped up since I strayed doing that. Also a good idea to have an electrolyte drink the night before the race and a couple of hours before the start.
Music is such a boost, so I do the same at about 30k, but I also make sure to get some caffeine and sugar just before that too so I get the mental and physical boost. Usually works an absolute treat.
100% correct about carrying food. I carry a little in case I don’t want to stop at an aid station or I get injured and have to wait it out. The rest I scoop up quick into a ziplock bag I have with me and eat on the next hills.
Thanks for the video.

[LastStarWriter]

Your sudden movement tip is super interesting and might have been one of my big problems during first 50k. I had trained on sidewalks and dirt trails, but got pretty screwed on the uneven rock part of the course (Moab slick rock ground). Overpacking also boned me. Kept watching dudes that were doing the 50 miler blow past me with a tiny water bottle as gear. Meanwhile I was moving about as well as a lame mule. Live and learn. Great tips!

[wallykav]

Cheere for the advice my bro. I'm hoping to hit my first 50 early next year through the hills of New Zealand. 2200 meters of elevation. A little nervous. I hope everyone reading this smashes their goals next year

[howdy]

Good advice. I ran a 50K trail this past weekend and I wasn't able to complete it because of I missed the cutoff. I was so upset cause I wasn't tired and wanted to finish it. But I remembered stepping on a branch that made me get off my rhythm and cramped up hard that I collapsed. LOL This is solid advice for my next run, thank you and be safe out on your runs.

[Kelly_Ben]

Great video! #2 explains a lot of what went wrong in my first mountain ultra a few weeks ago, thanks. And I'm good about salt intake, but I now carry a little pack of salt tabs for other runners that I come across who are cramping. Just subscribed, looking forward to following along on your journey to 50 miles.

[Fit_At_]

At 52 yrs old… I must say Spartan Ultras are not difficult….. to me. I can run forever, complete 100 pull-ups chest to bar in 10 minutes. These are great tips that you’re providing. Good shoes, mustard packs for cramps, energy packs are a must. At the half way point you get to access a bucket of goods that you bring to the event. Dry socks are good to add to this bucket. Research for more items to add to your half way point bucket. You have to provide your own bucket. Decorate it uniquely so you can find it easily when you’re at that halfway point. Have fun, help each other out during the ultra event. You can do it.

[caniultrarun]

This is super useful thank you, im currently trying to document my first ultra on my channel and this video was quality. Particularly about the salt and using music as a carrot! Thanks mate, subscribed an liked!

[RunSwimRepeat]

Nice! Thanks for the tips (plus some good ones in the comments too) I have my first 50km in March 2025.

[brandonh]

Thanks for the video. Training for my first 50k now!

[TheLYagAmi]

Just registered for one in October this year will start training tomorrow. Thanks for the advice will definitely keep it all in mind.

[bw]

Stopping every hour to stretch out my legs is a MUST for me. My thighs cramp up and it really helps keep them loose.

[annakulinski]

Such good advice and no fluff!!! Thank you for this!

[manniezubia]

Thanks brotha. Im running a 100 mile race in april. Los Angeles, California

[MikeJones-pnfl]

Very good tips, currently training for my first 50k, thanks for the advice!

[ridhabelabbaci]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It helps me a lot as rookie

[jordon]

Thankyou for the great video ! I just ran my first Marathon about a month ago and just signed up for a 60k mountain ultra. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous but im sure all will be well. I will use your advice to get me through.

[EvilSecondTwin]

Short video (because I enjoyed it) but very important tips. Many thanks for sharing!!