50 Mile Ultramarathon Tips and Advice

[@Movtail]

Great tips. I have had some rough dnfs in the past due to injury but mostly the number one thing I always need to tell myself is RUN YOUR OWN RACE. I have tried pushed way too hard at the beginning of races and it always comes back to haunt me. This year my goal is to run the first 75% of race at an easy pace, not putting so much pressure on outcome, then at 75% see how I feel and then decide if I want to push the pace.

[@DanRuns]

I realised after many unwise decisions that the people I raced past in the early phases typically whizzed by me looking a lot more fresh when I had started to fatigue and drift off pace. I love the idea of 75% and then deciding from there. I had much stronger training runs at 50k than I’ve ever had in race conditions and that’s because I was training alone with nobody for my brain to focus on overtaking!

[@BenNotley]

Don't under sell yourself mate. You are a professional! 💙

[@DevRunner]

This one is tailor-made for me! Thoughtful advice here Dan! Thank you!

[@DanRuns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RunEdinburgh]

Thanks for the tips 👍🏻 Not doing a 50 miler but 40 for charity over extremely hilly terrain in August. My longest run by far!

[@DanRuns]

Fantastic! What is the charity event? Where’s the location? I’m sure you’ll do a superb job!

[@kevinwood8021]

Dan, excellent content. Im 63 doing my first 50 this year👊 Very helpful.

[@DanRuns]

Amazing! Which 50?

[@kerrypowell38]

Thank you so much for such a brilliant video! 😊

[@DanRuns]

Glad you enjoyed it! Much appreciated 💚

[@newbarker523]

Good video. First 50 miler this coming weekend. On forest trails and no major hills. 10:42 I think you meant your mind will give up before your body does? Your body is capable of a lot more so you need to adjust your mindset.

[@SeeChadRun]

Great tips Dan!

[@DanRuns]

Thanks! Hope you’re well!

[@davenapier]

Thanks for the tips, I am running my first 50k ultra in June. Race to the King 50k. I will have run 3 road marathons at that point but I have not done much trail running. After my marathon in April I plan to swap over slowly to trail running to build the strength and confidence before running the race. One of the reasons for doing a 50k is that they are normally trail races and I would like to take in the world around me rather than hammering myself for 26 miles.

[@DanRuns]

That’s exactly why I’m unlikely to go back to marathon running, unless it’s to tackle a PB effort. I’ve found a lot more enjoyment on the trails and being able to take in the environment around me. The North Downs Ridge 50k last year was a lot of fun and quite a few people I ran with were tackling the distance for the first time. You’ll be absolutely fine transitioning over

[@bikerdude6119]

Check out your ultra course and see if you can mimick the hills and elevation during training ,it works for everyone

[@mid-lifechallenge]

Great video. Just subscribed. I'm training for something called a Double Everesting later this summer. It's not a traditional ultra (more just a straight vert challenge), but it will likely take 48 hours or more. Love the advice on making your kit second nature. I need to feel comfortable in it and know how everything works and where everything is. Thanks for sharing!

[@DanRuns]

I’ve heard of that but man, what a mighty challenge that will be! Do you have to carry the full kit the entire time or is there a drop bag scenario? That sounds a real blast though. Will you be documenting the day by filming?

[@mid-lifechallenge]

@@DanRuns Good point. Because I'll be back down the hill every hour or so, I may not need to carry much at all. It's not a formal event, but I'll have a crew at the base of the hill so I can leave supplies there. Thanks again for the video.

[@DanRuns]

@@mid-lifechallenge I’d be considering just a waistband with essentials, a handheld water bottle and leave the rest

[@mid-lifechallenge]

@Dan Runs Thanks. I'll need my hands free for trekking poles that I plan to use on the ups. I'm trying out a bunch of different setups. I've got four months to nail it down.

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Hey Dan , The tips are golden and delivered in a smooth easy to understand segments , thanks for this. The belt in the second half , did you have enough room for hydration, first aid kit, foil wrap and battery? wow

[@DanRuns]

Hey JBS! Thanks for the kind words. I did a vid just before the NDW50 called “Will this gamble pay off” - 15th May 2022. I used handhelds for hydration but I could put a 500ml soft flask in the band itself on a traditional ultra. However with the kid list it took up much of the room in the band.

[@BenNotley]

If I find myself questioning what I am doing I hop on to sportshoes.com and order a new pair of trainers. 👍

[@DanRuns]

Enter “DanRuns” as a code for absolutely no money off

[@leedaviesfitness]

Forgot one major key point. 🧢 backwards makes you 5% faster

[@DanRuns]

Only if it’s a Ben Parkes one

[@guzgrant]

Wise words .

[@DanRuns]

Thanks! Hope you’re well 😊

[@guzgrant]

@@DanRuns All good thanks . Glad to see Guildfords original youtube runner still putting out thoughtful learned videos adding contrast and complimenting young gun Notleys spurious endeavours I consider you the grown up BBC 4 and Ben the channel 5 of the GTR media .

[@DanRuns]

@@guzgrant exactly! The original Guildford runner :)

[@BigSwinging_1735]

Well crap. I just randomly signed up for one this weekend on a whim and have no idea what I’m doing.

[@DanRuns]

You’ll love it! If you aren’t going for a particular time then just enjoy the experience. Walk the hills, enjoy the views and take it easy! Fuelling is the most important part I would say, along with dressing for the temperature

[@markg99]

👍🏻

[@DanRuns]

👋

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

I am excited to attempt a 50 miler (soon) and when I hit that dark moments(s) I hope to pay attention and become ever more ‘Present’🏃‍♀️☀️🏔️ 🙏

[@DanRuns]

Enjoy it! Never be worried about walking if you need to