Running Your First 50K | How To Prepare AND What To Expect

Are you preparing to run your first 50K?!

In this video, CJ interviews Jeff Agostinelli in an effort to capture info he needs to properly prepare for his first 50K later this year

Throughout the video, they go over everything from how often you should train, what your nutrition plan might look like, the shoes that you may want to wear, and all the in between thoughts and feelings that someone may have before completing their first ultra race.

0:00 Intro
0:38 What to know about the Lake Norman 50k
2:54 How Jeff trained for his first ultra
4:00 What information has Jeff studied to perform better for his races
5:23 What shoes Jeff wears for his ultra running
6:50 Jeff’s nutrition choices for training
10:13 Advice that is given, yet Jeff doesn’t agree with
11:05 How Jeff prepares a few days prior to race day
13:17 Average monthly mileage during training vs. offseason
14:01 What is Jeff training for right now

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[weemackee]

Was randomly suggested this video and stunned to see you weren't 1M subscribers and raking in +100k views on every video. Really well produced. Great interviewer and interviewee. Awesome content, I'll be back for more!

[mariopejovic]

this summer I did my first and only trail race, 40k with close to 2k elevation, but with almost no proper preparation (few 5-6k runs before). but what helped me, and what people often forget, is how walking is important for long runs, especially trail races. you will have to climb hills and mountains. road runners quit this race, it was too steep and hilly for them, too hot etc. going on flat surface vs hills and mountains is a lot different. lucky for me, I live on a hill, surrounded by mountains, so I climb a lot every day, and I walk 18+k steps a day, so that really saved me on my race. try to throw in hikes here and there, don't just run. and I'm with you guys, I hate road running. I'm 191cm, 110kg guy ( that's about 6'3", 240lbs). pavement just wrecks my already messed up back. started running more regularly lately, with my dog, got some meadows and hilly parts, so up and down, and all around. my dog gets tired, and I have something to do for that hour or so :). so, tip no.2: get a dog, great for your conditioning :D great video and great tips guys!

[jeffagostinelli_official]

Let's go baby 🔥🔥🔥 Had so much fun with this. Excited for you CJ and your first ultra 👏

[scottsimnz]

Very solid fellas. Cool to get some real insight and excited to see what you implement and learn from your own 50k CJ. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[Kelly_Ben]

Just found your channel. It was so interesting hearing you guys talk about your journeys. Good luck on your training! I also had zero interest in road marathons. When covid hit i had more free time, saw a video on the Glen Coe Skyline race, and yelled "honey, I'm doing an ultra!" 😂 I've since done 2 50ks and 2 trail marathons, along with a bunch of super challenging 18+ mile races, and absolutely love it. The atmosphere, encouragement, and support in the trail/ ultra community are incredible. I'm aiming for a 50 miler next year, with plenty of fun races along the way. (I use them as supported long runs when the price and proximity are good!) Looking forward to watching you kill it!!

[GTE_Channel]

Refreshing nutrition advice. I'm not anti carb, but I run so much better while fasted and/or with minimal calorie intake. I therefore like Generation Ucan.

[lmcov]

Sounds like we are on a similar path man! I just started running trails earlier this year, did a 18 mile race, and I have a 27 mile and 50k lined up now. I’ll keep following you and thanks for the great content!

[jtdailey]

Great video! I just stumbled upon your channel tonight and enjoying the content. My first ultra(50k) is this Saturday and I’m getting anxious and excited! Thanks for the tips.

[Exjapter]

Couldnt help laughing at the change of units mid sentence - "During my first 50k, at mile 23...." 😂😂

[Christina_the_Astonishing]

I love that this guy, Jeff, eats plant based!! 🥬🍇🍍🧡😊