How to Run a Successful 50K Ultra Trail Race (gear, nutrition, training, attitude)

[@SeeChadRun]

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[@Kelly_Ben]

I dove in the deep end, going from couch to 50k in 8 months. In my first year of doing ultras, i attempted the Jay Peak 50k. It's up and down a mountain 3 times, with mountain scrambling, steep loose gravel, etc. I hadn't trained quite enough for it, and decided to drop after 22 miles to go hit the Ramen hut and the resort's lazy river with my ever patient and supportive husband. 😂 Lesson learned... pay attention to the course description, and the scarier it is, the better your training needs to be! 😂

[@wallyevans4228]

Love ur closing statement 👍🏽 doing my first (marathon)50k at Leanhorse on my 70th birthday

[@SeeChadRun]

You're such an inspiration! Best of luck at your race.

[@cigoooooooo24]

Just registered for my first 50K in October, thank you so much for this information!

[@SeeChadRun]

That's awesome! What race are you doing?

[@ausernameofsorts]

How did it go?!??

[@SomeDudeSomewhereOverThere]

This evening I thought to myself, what should I do this summer and thought. I'll try to run a 50K. Your's was the first video to pop up! Thanks for the great info!

[@SeeChadRun]

That's amazing! Haha! So what 50k are you thinking of running?

[@SomeDudeSomewhereOverThere]

@@SeeChadRun there's a couple in Oregon in September/October that I'm thinking of doing. Three Sisters Skyline or Perpetua Coast.

[@SeeChadRun]

I'll have to look those up and check them out. They both sound like they'd be beautiful runs! And thanks for following me on instagram too!

[@caniculari]

There's a ton of non US, watchers. It will be nice to add captions in metric system when you are talking in imperial system. Nice video!

[@elizabethmckenzie7164]

Thanks so much for this video! I’m doing my first 50k trail race in a couple weeks in the Jemez Mountains by Los Alamos and I’m so nervous because I don’t know what to expect! this was super helpful 👏🏽

[@SeeChadRun]

I love that race! I grew up in White Rock is a kid and young teenager. I'm glad this video was useful. Here's my video of when I ran the Jemez Mountains 50k back in 2021 (and before I had the nice GoPro): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH_VaIeqZ9qJiM0

[@ausernameofsorts]

How'd it go??

[@runningwithsimon]

Yup yup yup - two bottles with 1 water and 1 Salt/Cal. That's such a simple yet great advice, 100% agree with you. Nice video!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you, Simon!

[@DevRunner]

Hey Chad! You make great points about the 50k being a great way to start ultra-running. As a road guy, that hit home for me, but at the same time, I kinda want to go bigger! Wonderful advice here! Keep pushing!

[@SeeChadRun]

I think for a lot of runners, 50k feels like an ultra distance but also feels attainable. You can comprehend it. 50 miles and up might seem overwhelming or daunting to many runners. At least, it's hard to comprehend running longer ultra distances until you 've done it. I'm still trying to get my head around 100 miles. Haha! Thanks for the comment and great feedback!

[@Jbowers15]

Running my first ultra in November. Golden gate 50k in San Fran. This is great info. Very practical. Thanks for sharing!

[@SeeChadRun]

That's awesome! Hope training goes well!

[@ieatbooty._.]

Are you doing the 50k in sf this Saturday? March 20 with coastal trails? I am, first 50k also. Nervous asf

[@Q8Patriot]

Thanks for sharing your experience 😅 appreciate it

[@TheChessPlayer1956]

I don't know when or if I will ever run an Ultra! The part of this video most useful to me is about the mental aspects of running. We can either relax and get it done or pressure ourselves which is never fun and may cause failures.

[@SeeChadRun]

Yes, great feedback on the mental aspect of running!

[@Fostering-adventure]

Just registered for my first 50k. Thanks man. Appreciate the content. 🙏

[@SeeChadRun]

Appreciate you checking out the channel! That's pretty exciting about your first 50k! I was pretty nervous for my first 50k but it's an amazing accomplishment to look back on. What 50K are you doing?

[@lukescott8566]

Great videos! You’ve giving me a new mindset. From couch potato to ultra runner. Planning doing 80 mils round Loch Ness, Scotland. 👍🏼

[@SeeChadRun]

Best of luck! That sounds pretty amazing!

[@chiccorunning]

Beautiful trail!!

[@toddboucher3302]

Mom, my hardest one was one here in Georgia called thrill in the hills. What made it hard was after about mile 2022 I pulled an abductor going down this rocky decline and I could still do like a run walk the rest of the time it just hurt, but I finishedthing was I still came in first place in my age group

[@SeeChadRun]

Wow! Sounds tough but you did it. Amazing!

[@SuperAbower]

I appreciate your mind set on enjoying the journey when running👍🏻

[@SeeChadRun]

Thanks man! If you're not enjoying it, then you're the doing it wrong or your perspective is off 😁

[@JackBauerDev]

Great video! Thanks for all the info!

[@poofyyyy5595]

signed up for the pilot mountain to hanging rock 50k as a 16 year old in september with my buddy in cross country, thanks for the info!

[@SeeChadRun]

Sounds like a blast! Best of luck and I hope you enjoy it.

[@poofyyyy5595]

@@SeeChadRun thank you!

[@JeremyBenfield]

The video I needed a few weeks ago 😁 Great video! And I like the shirt

[@SeeChadRun]

It's one of my favorite shirts 🤩

[@angelarodriguez8118]

I have never seen that hydro pack liter bottle! Thanks for sharing!!

[@SeeChadRun]

I love them! It's extremely convenient. You can also take the cap and put it on the Solomon flasks if you prefer. You can use code SEECHADRUN10 at hydrapak.com to save 10% off your entire order. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@RichVarney]

nice vid and thanks for the great info Next race Tapalpa Mexico. 50km run. It will be fun

[@SeeChadRun]

That's awesome! Best of luck to you!

[@Lalo_Runs]

Just signed up for Black Canyon 100k after WayTooCool50k was cancelled in March. I have 9 months to train for it 😅

[@SeeChadRun]

Good luck! I've heard great things about that race!

[@Lalo_Runs]

Awesomeeeeee Sauceeeeee

[@oscarfarias3355]

I will be doing a50k trail run in march

[@SeeChadRun]

That's great! Which 50k is it?

[@oscarfarias3355]

Crazy Desert trail run, San Angelo, Texas

[@travisfournierfitness]

Great video!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you so much! You might also enjoy some of my trail race videos which you can check out here: kzbin.info/aero/PLw5QPYanPBWkL96tA3SEbRobGrZ1lHMbt

[@joezaremba]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and info. What size soft flasks do you carry?

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you! I use the 500ml HydraPak UltraFlask Speed. Those work great with the Salomon and new Black Diamond Distance packs. You can also get 10% off your entire HydraPak order with code SEE_CHAD_RUN10 glnk.io/jll13/see-chad-run

[@DougBath-o8f]

my biggest worry would be the pain of chaffing. second biggest is the downhills.

[@SeeChadRun]

Luckily you can train for the uphills and the downhills. Strength training will help in this regard as well. Chafing can be a real concern, but wearing the right clothing that works well for you helps a ton!

[@mikes7654]

That sign behind you ( while you’re at home talking to us ) doesn’t say …Taco Bell Forever …. does it ? 😂😂. If so, that’s hilarious! Very informative for my first 50k… thank You sir 😀👍🏃‍♂️.

[@SeeChadRun]

Hehe! Yes indeed! The sign says exactly what you think it says. Lol!

[@SeeChadRun]

Have you signed up for a 50K? Which one?

[@mikes7654]

@@SeeChadRun I knew it 😂😂😂. Lovvvve that sign 😃

[@mikes7654]

@@SeeChadRun Actually, the 50k I want to do, is in brown county, Indiana… Brown county state park…. The trail race is called: Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone. Registration is this November I believe. I am battling the possibility of a partial knee replacement …… but I really want to do the race. It’s my first, and I want that Ultra status!

[@evansilva9451]

What is your training schedule? How many miles are you doing a week to prepare for a 50k? How long are your short run and your long runs?

[@SeeChadRun]

I like to run 5 to 6 days a week. Short runs will vary, but will be between 5 and 10 miles, with a standard long run once a week at 16 to 20+ miles. On a good week, I'll run 50-70 miles. I prefer running on the trails but for convenience, many of my runs will be on the road. Hope this helps.

[@jonathanelambo26]

I'm doing a 50km on May 27 this year for the first time and I need your help please.

[@SeeChadRun]

Hopefully you learned something from this video that's helpful. I can't run the race for you so the best you can do is train for it. Certainly easier said than done, but if you're already running some, then you should be ready for a great experience by May 27th. Best of luck to you!

[@jonathanelambo26]

Absolutely!!! Training strategies and tips that's all I wanted and thanks man

[@bethbeckett7498]

No sunscreen or anti chafe products in your kit?

[@SeeChadRun]

That's a great call out! I don't normally pack those things because I frankly never had any chafing issues (count your blessings!) and I usually completely forget about sunscreen. 😆

[@brandonh1133]

I subbed Chad. Was that Greenland open space you were at at the beginning of the video?

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you, Brandon! This area was Coyote Ridge (north of devil's backbone) in Loveland. If you watch more of my videos, you'll see that I run this area quite a bit. It's wonderful to have trails so close.

[@SeeChadRun]

Are you looking to do your first 50k this year?

[@brandonh1133]

@@SeeChadRun yes I’m signed up to do the North Fork 50k. I find myself in zone 3 a lot when training. Not sure how worried about HR zones I should be. I have run a marathon g before last year. I started my 16 week training plan a week ago.

[@SeeChadRun]

@brandonh1133 That's awesome! I'm eyeing North fork 50 miler if I can save my pennies. Looks like an awesome race!

[@brandonh1133]

Awesome. I want to step up to the 50s after this and get to the 100. Within the next few years! Just going to keep hammering. Great content and swift replies. Keep up the good work Chad.

[@carambola1985]

I would like to run Härnö Trail. It’s a 19k race in Härnösand, Sweden. What running watch are you using? Any recommendations for a beginners watch? Great video! 🙏

[@SeeChadRun]

The trail looks beautiful! Would be a great race! As for watches, I'm using the Suunto 9 Baro. I think the Suunto 5 Peak or 9 Peak would be great watches!

[@chimpas88]

Hi chad, great video. Do you recommend a specific training long run distance prior to a 50k. I am doing a 58k and completed two 30k training runs. Wondering if i should go further

[@SeeChadRun]

Incorporating 30k or approximately 20 mile runs as part of your weekly running regiment will set you up well for 50k success from a training perspective. The more consistent you are with those long runs week over week, the better trained you'll be. Of course, you want to do other types of runs between long, and exercises to keep yourself healthy, fit, and strong. Those long runs are a also great time to test nutrition and hydration. Good luck at your 58k race!

[@chimpas88]

@@SeeChadRun thanks Chad, love your videos and positivity

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you so much! I just published earlier today my latest video from my 50 mile race that I ran over the weekend. It was a pretty awesome run! Check out the video if you have time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHPEh39terFgbac

[@oneil2945]

👌👏🙏🙏🙏

[@KrabiAdventure]

I'm not gonna get into specific mileage and training... uhh, what is the point of this video then????

[@SeeChadRun]

You're absolutely right and I apologize for not discussing training and mileage in more depth. At the time I was thinking that the topic deserved its own dedicated video or discussion. Do you have a 50k that you're eyeing to run?

[@larrymiller2137]

made it 2 min 30sec then died of boredom

[@SeeChadRun]

This video is a couple years old and I've improved a lot since. Maybe check out one of my more recent videos... Appreciate you stopping by regardless.