Kudos sir. As a 40 year old fella who's been thinking recently to run ultras, I've been looking for your comment for weeks (I've excercised my whole life though). Thank you.
@@conradburdekin722 wishing you speedy recovery sir. Please, keep us updated when you do it, I'll keep an eye out for it in your channel 😉... More power to you.
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.
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!
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
@@jasonhendrickpost2023 hey man. Yeah , crushed it and went on to do the south island ultra 100k this year. Great views all round. What part of nz are you in ?
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.
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.
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.
@@ChadLubinski Not as I wanted! 😆 It was a 53k with over 10k ft of vert on some very technical trails. I went into it very under trained, and knowing they allowed people to drop from 33 miles to 22 miles without penalty due to the difficulty of the course. So I wound up with my first DNF (as far as I'm concerned) and a 22 miler finish medal. I honestly think I could have dragged myself around the third loop, but I probably would have missed the cutoff. It did the trick, though... I've gone into all 3 of my 50ks very undertrained, and I won't do it again.
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.
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!
Thanks so much man!! Kick ass on your first ultra!! So much fun!! Here's the salt tabs I've been using recently...definitely seem to make a difference! amzn.to/3yGp0lC
Got my first 50k coming up next Sunday. Was going to rely on aid station sodium sources until this vid. I'll try the music-carrot too. Thanks for the vid.
I'm going to be doing my first 50k next year I am going to be only 13 and I'm hoping im going to finish the race is going to be worlds end in Pennsylvania
cheers Chad. I'm also a cramper so I found your tips really useful. Gonna start training for my first 50k. The Tarawera ultra here in NZ. what sort of magnesium or salt do you find works best for you during the run. Cheers. Rosco
Hey Ross.. can't wait to hear how your 50k goes! I actually just got back from running one yesterday and ran into some people on trail that were cramping too - they didn't bring any electrolytes! amzn.to/3gIsDjj I use these religiously...and they've totally revamped my running game. Seriously so good. I also use LMNT electrolytes in my water! Good vibes your way on your 50k..kick ass!
@@MaiTravelSite honestly ended up not doing the race I said I was doing and instead did a 24 hour race the run for kids in corona CA so gave me about another month to train I ended up running 62.5 miles in 24 hours completely finishing the race and it hurt like hell but I stuck through it. Honestly ended up running about the first 40 miles or so after that didn't take very good care of my nutrition and my body shut down so I sat and rested for about 3-4 hours and ate some burgers the race director provided and continued on and walked the rest Edit: I was 138 pounds during the race and after weighing in at about 126-128
Hey Michael, congrats on deciding to do a 50k. I can only give you what has worked for me and that's the Altra Torin for road running. That's a zero drop shoe though so very different from the Brooks. Lot's of ppl rock Brooks or Hoka's though so I'm sure you'd be good!
Hey, I just started to run in 2021, not much my biggest long run was 20km in 1:49hour, Never run more then that. And I wanto this year to run my first maraton, but where I live will be just 25k and 50k so I will go for 50k, thats ultra :( I have 6 months to train. I have 180cm and 65kg if I train 5 time a week will help me?
Yup 6 months is plenty of time. The trick is just to ramp up your mileage slowly so your body adapts, even if you’re feeling good. And also get back to back days of long runs so you know what it’s like to run on tired legs!
What are some things you learned during your first 50K?? We have a ton of great comments below already!
I’m doing my first ultra in September - 100k. Did first marathon 2 weekends ago. Started running last year aged 45. Loving it!
Hell yeah brother! 🙌
Kudos sir. As a 40 year old fella who's been thinking recently to run ultras, I've been looking for your comment for weeks (I've excercised my whole life though).
Thank you.
Deferred to next September due to injury meaning I wouldn’t have been able to train enough. BUT doing a 6 hour ultra this November 👍
@@conradburdekin722 wishing you speedy recovery sir. Please, keep us updated when you do it, I'll keep an eye out for it in your channel 😉...
More power to you.
How did the ultra in november go?
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.
hey thanks Robin and great feedback yourself!
Thanks for the great info! I’m doing a 50k in 2023 for my 50th. This is all good to know.
Hell yes Mike, you’re gonna crush it! I look up to people like you! 🙌
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!
Congrats on your 50k! Running in UT is no joke. Thanks for the insight and comments!!
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
Love this comment! Sending good vibes your way brother!
Hay @wallykav1516 - did you smash that 50km? What race was this? I'm also in NZ and planning to do the Taupo 50km in October
@@jasonhendrickpost2023 hey man. Yeah , crushed it and went on to do the south island ultra 100k this year. Great views all round. What part of nz are you in ?
Just registered for one in October this year will start training tomorrow. Thanks for the advice will definitely keep it all in mind.
Nice man you’ll crush
@@ChadLubinski thanks a tonne 🙏
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.
Ugh sorry for the DNF, but sounds like you learned a ton from the run. Can't wait for you to crush your next 50K....be sure to tell me about it! :)
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.
Nice man! What supplements are you taking? I'm always inspired by folks older than me that are still crushing it.
Thank you for the advice! This is info I really want to use in future races!
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.
Hey thanks so much Kelly! How'd your race end up?!
@@ChadLubinski Not as I wanted! 😆 It was a 53k with over 10k ft of vert on some very technical trails. I went into it very under trained, and knowing they allowed people to drop from 33 miles to 22 miles without penalty due to the difficulty of the course. So I wound up with my first DNF (as far as I'm concerned) and a 22 miler finish medal. I honestly think I could have dragged myself around the third loop, but I probably would have missed the cutoff. It did the trick, though... I've gone into all 3 of my 50ks very undertrained, and I won't do it again.
@@Kelly_Ben Great job on getting that far!! You'll crush the next one for sure!!
Stopping every hour to stretch out my legs is a MUST for me. My thighs cramp up and it really helps keep them loose.
love this!
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.
You'll crush it Jordon!
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!
Thanks so much man!! Kick ass on your first ultra!! So much fun!!
Here's the salt tabs I've been using recently...definitely seem to make a difference!
amzn.to/3yGp0lC
Very good tips, currently training for my first 50k, thanks for the advice!
you'll crush it man!
Thanks brotha. Im running a 100 mile race in april. Los Angeles, California
Hell yeah!! Congrats on taking that leap...there's nothing like it! I do have some 100 ultra tip videos in this playlist if you're interested too!
@@ChadLubinski yes thank you so much. I will need to check them out
only training for a marathon but still super helpful !!
You’ll crush it!!
Thanks for sharing your experience. It helps me a lot as rookie
hey you bet!! crush it! 👊
Thanks for the video. Training for my first 50k now!
Thanks for this advice man!
Hey you bet! Crush it!
@@ChadLubinski thanks :)
Thank you, your advice will be used next week.
Have fun! You’re gonna smash it! 👊
Got my first 50k coming up next Sunday. Was going to rely on aid station sodium sources until this vid. I'll try the music-carrot too. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for watching Mike and the comment :) you're gonna crush it!!
@@ChadLubinski Thank you! Got it done it was a great time.
@@klamathmountainultralight 👊👊
I'm going to be doing my first 50k next year I am going to be only 13 and I'm hoping im going to finish the race is going to be worlds end in Pennsylvania
you got this...that's savage!
Thanks bro just signed up for my first 50k up a mountain 😂
You’re gonna crush it!!
cheers Chad. I'm also a cramper so I found your tips really useful. Gonna start training for my first 50k. The Tarawera ultra here in NZ. what sort of magnesium or salt do you find works best for you during the run. Cheers. Rosco
Hey Ross.. can't wait to hear how your 50k goes!
I actually just got back from running one yesterday and ran into some people on trail that were cramping too - they didn't bring any electrolytes!
amzn.to/3gIsDjj I use these religiously...and they've totally revamped my running game. Seriously so good. I also use LMNT electrolytes in my water!
Good vibes your way on your 50k..kick ass!
This is a great video man, thanks!
Glad it can help!! :)
I did same thing for photo and hurt my hamstring and had to DNF a 100 miler. I’m running a 50K next week so NO STYLING for the lens! 😂
noooo way hahaha omg!!!
Awesome video man! Have my first ultra(40 miler) coming in a month
Let’s gooooo!!! You’re gonna crush it!
Thanks for the info I'm 18 going to do my first 50 k ultra in 3 weeks and haven't trained at all💀 wish me luck
BTW it's the ranch 50k in Escondido CA
How was the race?
How did that go?
@@MaiTravelSite honestly ended up not doing the race I said I was doing and instead did a 24 hour race the run for kids in corona CA so gave me about another month to train I ended up running 62.5 miles in 24 hours completely finishing the race and it hurt like hell but I stuck through it. Honestly ended up running about the first 40 miles or so after that didn't take very good care of my nutrition and my body shut down so I sat and rested for about 3-4 hours and ate some burgers the race director provided and continued on and walked the rest
Edit: I was 138 pounds during the race and after weighing in at about 126-128
@@nohypeneededfunctionalfitn7767 I replied...
Potassium is the electrolyte responsible for relaxing the muscle after a contraction.
i think im gonna do a 50 km next year, i ran a full marathon in 3 hours 29 minutes on sunday
Stud!!! Yes it’s not much farther at all
Thanks bro! First 50k In 1 week
Got you! You’re gonna crush!
I'm doing first 50k in 2 days
Know your course and elevation. That’s the one thing I learn every ultra.
Getting lost is NOT FUN!
Thanks.
Good deal!!
It is hard to resist a heel click but I will try my best
love lol
Start slower
Eat sooner
Drink more
Dont spend time at aid stations
Be rested fully race day. Even if thats 2 weeks of rest prior
I’m doing a solo road 50K in march what road shoe would you recommend I’m debating getting the brooks gts 22 or should I go elsewhere?
Hey Michael, congrats on deciding to do a 50k. I can only give you what has worked for me and that's the Altra Torin for road running. That's a zero drop shoe though so very different from the Brooks. Lot's of ppl rock Brooks or Hoka's though so I'm sure you'd be good!
What’s the best way to take sodium?
I do a mix of these two things:
LMNT | amzn.to/3K3SnVh
and these
amzn.to/3zs2IW6
Audio books
Hey, I just started to run in 2021, not much my biggest long run was 20km in 1:49hour, Never run more then that. And I wanto this year to run my first maraton, but where I live will be just 25k and 50k so I will go for 50k, thats ultra :( I have 6 months to train. I have 180cm and 65kg if I train 5 time a week will help me?
Yup 6 months is plenty of time. The trick is just to ramp up your mileage slowly so your body adapts, even if you’re feeling good. And also get back to back days of long runs so you know what it’s like to run on tired legs!
You didn't link the training plan.. shame on you
good catch, here it is: www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/more-training/ultramarathon-50k/