![]() Because it’s not, a 50K is totally doable. ![]() I always tell runners that a 50K, while still technically an ultra, is “not that much further” than a marathon. No, it’s not 100 miles or 200 miles, but it’s still FIFTY miles. Let me be blunt: 50 miles is a really freaking far distance to run. THEN return to this post to learn: Everything You Need to Know about Running Your First 50 Miler If you don’t, check out the post “Running Your First 50K” for some background on things like trail etiquette, aid stations (and how to not waste time at them), drop bags, check ins, and more. Don’t worry, coach Heather has you covered: in this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know bout running your first 50 mile ultramarathon.įor this post, I’m going to assume that if you’ve signed up for a trail 50 miler, you are already relatively familiar with the racing world, and hopefully have a 50K or other trail races under your belt. ![]() Running your first 50 miler can be exciting, terrifying, overwhelming all at once, after all, it’s nearly twice as far as a traditional marathon. You probably don’t even like to drive that far (who does?) and here you are, about to run 50 miles on nothing but your own two feet. Last Updated on Augby Heather Hart, ACSM EP, CSCSįIFTY MILES. ![]()
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