Top 10 Ultra Running Tips From A Pro

So you’ve mastered the marathon and now you’re thinking of taking on your first ultra? But you have no idea where to start! We have your back!

We join UTMB CCC Winner Tom Evans, as he shares his top tips for running an ultra.

↓↓ Have you run an ultra? Would you take one on? Let us know in the comments below ↓↓

What’s in this video?
00:00 MEET TOM EVANS
01:59 CONSIDER YOUR GOALS
03:03 FOCUS ON THE TRAIL
04:05 PACE YOURSELF
05:18 PLAN YOUR ASCENTS
06:24 RUN UPHILL
07:18 NAGIVATION
08:10 FUEL YOURSELF RIGHT
10:06 CONSIDER YOUR HEART RATE
12:25 CROSS TRAINING
14:02 KEEP A TRAINING DIARY
16:11 TOM EVANS TOP TIP

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Forerunner 745
Forerunner 945
Enduro series (with preloaded course)
Fenix 6 Pro
Fenix 6 Pro Solar
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Fenix 6S Pro
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Fenix 6X Pro
Fenix 6X Pro Solar
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Tactix Delta series

Garmin Watches That Support Mapping
Forerunner 945
Tactix Delta
Fenix 6 Pro
Fenix 6 Pro Solar
Fenix 6 Pro and Sapphire
Fenix 6S Pro
Fenix 6S Pro Solar
Fenix 6X Pro
Fenix 6X Pro Solar
Fenix 6X Pro and Sapphire
Tactix Delta series

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[runningchannel]

Have you run an ultra? Would you take one on? Let us know in the comments below 👇

[fourgomadadventures]

I “raced” Tom on the Centurion SDW50 a few years back. He pipped me at the finish beating me by a mere 4 hours 🥵

[elliegrimes]

Great advice, but it felt rather like a hard sell on the garmin!

[Kelly_Ben]

I skipped marathons and went right to 50ks, and I've loved every minute. I'm a very average runner who works 2 jobs, about 55-60 hours a week, so getting in the time to train is my biggest challenge. I've learned you can do a LOT in 20-30 minutes... whether it's a low HR recovery run, a speed session, a strength and mobility session, some yoga or foam rolling. I plan out my longer runs in advance, then cram in the mini segments where I can. I'm having more fun now with my running than I ever have, with less injuries!

[paulmulks]

I'm NEVER lost! Only temporarily unsure of my position! 🤣

[CarrieCole]

I love how many people have skipped over the marathon right into ultras! I decided to do just that last night. Signed up for a 50k in Jan 2023 and hoping to run my first marathon in April. It's all so fun! As soon as I stopped worrying about being fast and just enjoyed being out I finally got excited about running.

[julietmorrice]

I did my first 100k this summer and absolutely loved it 😁 so, obviously I then signed up for a 100 miler which is in 5 weeks time! 😱

[adrianbjones]

Seriously guys - you really didn't even try to hide the fact that this is a Garmin paid ad :)

[CraigRowand]

Managed about 3/4 of my first 100km trail ultra race this year before getting injured! Have signed up for another crack at it next year, along with a 50km warm up race!

[kkkrisada]

When they got to "hydration/fuel", I was wondering how they were going to plug Garmin watches. They did it though 👍

[andyfreeman]

Is this a genuine record attempt for the longest advert?

[rachelouise]

Signed up for Hadrian’s Wall Ultra next year. Figured like any sensible person I’d skip the marathon and go straight for the ultra 😳😂😂

[janfolkerts]

Getting lost is never a waste of time I read somewhere. Thanks for the tips, good interview. Next year oktober i will do my first 50 k, but first a marathon in april.

[pogpoggle]

It’s something I’m working towards. Did my first trail marathon Iast weekend, 20 years after I ran London marathon which was my my previous race over the distance!

[elinaq]

I think mentioning that this video is sponsored will create more openess and authenticity between you and the viewers. I know in the us it dictated by law, probably not jn the uk but it would still be good practice in my opinion. Dissapointed

[Kathyg]

Thanks for this video. I have two x 100k ultras planned for the first half of next year. I have completed an irl 70k and solo 100k and 100 miler. I love long distance running.

[janicegagnon]

Great advice, I went as far as 50km race. Not sure I will ever go further but never say never .

[LaphamBrian]

Love the channel, not so much the Garmin advert....

[elizabethj]

If all goes according to plan I'll do my first 50K in Spring 2022 and my first 50 miler that fall. I'm excited, and just a bit terrified. 😁😬🏃‍♀️

[mummypaige]

This is just. Garmin add
I use Garmin but wish this had been more than product placement