My First 50 Mile Ultra - Running 50

[@anitahalvorson6586]

Great 50 and great time. woo hoo.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! I don't know if it is a great time, but it was before the cut-off, so that is great!

[@SteakmanTexas]

You did what 99.9% of people have never done. You are amazing. Great job!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

It felt really great to be with other runners that were doing it too, it helps get you across the finish line! Thank you so much!

[@findyourblissandrunwithit2756]

I mean…c’mon woman, you’re such an inspiration! I’m so glad KZbin led me to you on this quest! Congratulations on bagging this 50 miler Jessica!! Thanks for sharing!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much!! I am glad I crossed the finish line and happy I did it!

[@kildpopper]

Fantastic! I'm so happy for you! Thank you to the cameraman for putting in the work too so we were able to see your race.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks so much! I am happy too! I couldn't do it without my cameraman and his great planning to get all the shots, I just had to run!

[@johngardner1898]

You have shown that a 50 mile is possible if an athlete wants it badly enough. Bravo. Now heal that hip!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! It is definitely possible! I am so happy that I did it, and I finished. The hip... oh boy!

[@emithen]

Very cool! I hit 50 this June. Maybe I’ll take the 50 challenge. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Do it! It is challenging, but really rewarding for those of us that love to run!

[@michaelbennett6778]

Incredible achievement and determination Jessica. Have so enjoyed watching your journey to this 50 mile race and know your pain so well and first hand. You did a great job 👏 xx🏃🏻‍♀️⚡️🏁

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! It feels like an accomplishment and definitely takes a lot of sheer will to get through it. I am working on recovery now!

[@socorroespinoza4856]

Omg 😀 Jessica you did amazing I was waiting for your video of the run Congratulations you did it 🙏

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much!! I am so happy I finished and I did it!

[@sergevantoorenburg5539]

Congratulations! A true example of will power and a great inspiration. Take for time to recover to stay motivated for running. Don't set new goals yet and enjoy your achievement!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much. Yes, I am recovering and my next goal is just to be able to run again! Thant is a real motivator for me!

[@stacylamb5607]

Wow you are amazing! The struggles are real but you did it.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Yes, the struggle is very real, and it is great to get through it! Thank you!

[@antheatownsend2516]

Amazing job Jessica!!!you did so well.. a total inspiration to us 40+ ladies!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Yay! Thank you! The finish line felt so good. BTW, HALF of the women in the race were over 50 - even more inspiration!

[@kathyj3426]

You did it girl!!!!! Congratulations! You should be so very proud -- enjoy your recovery and bask in the glow of your accomplishment!!!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

I did it! Thank you for all your support!

[@derrunn3r613]

What an achievement, congratulations! Personally, I just restarted running after a longer injury with the goal to do a half-marathon this year, maybe a marathon next and - if I stay injury-free - eventually an ultra, due to motivational videos like yours :)

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much. I started back running after about a 20 year break with just a 5k! I ran half marathons for a long time and I really like that distance (after this challenge, I might go back to that)! You can do it! Enjoy each mile!

[@derrunn3r613]

@@JessicaReynoldsRunning I also really like the half marathon distance, a few years a ago, I had a running group and we met once a week to run roughly a half marathon along some nice trails - that was always great fun. My main goal at the moment is indeed to come back to being able to just run for something like 2 hours without being completely exhausted afterwards. Currently slowly increasing the weekly mileage, while already dreaming of long 2 hours runs in the summer^^

[@wallyevans4228]

Many many congrats!!!

[@nextaidstation3095]

50 Miles!!! You did amazing! I got tears in my eyes at mile 38 with you! (I felt your pain -- totally know the feeling at that point in the race) Congratulations! You looked great in all the purple and hair was on point! :) Would love to hear more about how it went for you and ... do you want to do it again? Hope you are getting in some good recovery time.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

I did it!!!! The struggle in an ultra is so real, and getting over it feels like a real accomplishment. My purple power definitely helped (lol). At this point, I do not want to do it again, I am looking forward to just 50 miles per week (which is like 7 miles a day, totally doable), but it is too early to think about another ultra. Also, I messed up my hip/leg so I can't even run a mile right now, doing some real recovery.

[@nextaidstation3095]

You did it! An amazing accomplishment! I think your 50 miles per week is incredible -- I really don't think I could do it! I hope your recovery goes well -- and I hope your hip and leg bounce back soon. You will have to tell your camera man that I got a glimpse of him -- I'm always a little curious about who is behind the camera. :)

[@karenpatterson4330]

Way to go! So happy for you. Congratulations. Enjoy your well deserved (and needed) recovery time

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much! Will do!

[@cinthiar5718]

Yippeee!! Great race, and so proud of you for toughing it out (but damn, that hill at the end, what a brutal climb at the end of so many miles). Big, big congrats.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

YAY!!! That hill was insane and just grueling, all racers were cursing the race director for sure! It gives new meaning the the term toughing it out!

[@thomasaussem29]

Congrats -- Amazing -- I am doing my 3rd marathon in Myrtle Beach -- March 2023 00 but at age 66 haven't gotten myself in shape to be able to run an ultra yet -- maybe sometime in the future ??

[@nevgil]

Congratulations!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@BenWillaert]

Amazing performance, very strong and inspiring as usual.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you very much! There were a few points I didn't feel too strong, but I did it!

[@timbrennan6766]

Fantastic! Great job!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks a lot!

[@RRP3168]

You are awesome! Great job! Impressive!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Congratulations!! Great job, and great video! Your crew's energy must have helped so much. I've only done 50ks, with a goal to finish. I'm working on getting a little faster now. Hopefully I'll have time to train for a 50 miler in 2023! Looking forward to any future races you do!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

My crew is the best! I don't know if I will ever be fast again, but I am just happy that I keep running. You can do it! 50 in 2023!

[@Theusualcw]

So amazing. Inspired me to do mine!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

You can do it! It is a huge undertaking, but also a huge accomplishment. I wish you good luck, and remember to practice fueling!

[@janehalstead7437]

I’ve been waiting for this. Well done, congratulations, you did it ! So happy for you. Choked up when you crossed the line you awesome lady 💪x

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much!! It was petty amazing crossing the finish - and we forgot to take a finish line pic (aarrgg)! Thanks for the support.

[@katchmeifyoucan1131]

You did it!!! So proud of you! And what an amazing and supportive crew you have! Great job Jessica! 🏅🏅🏅

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! I couldn't have done it without my crew, there were a couple of real low points. But I finished and I am happy!

[@sarahrunsfar]

Congratulations!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you!!

[@xXstrAnGeR0usXx]

Well done! 👏🏼

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you!! 😁

[@adam3arochpappafranssonska26]

great job !

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks!

[@lesleyzimmerman5114]

Congratulations! You did amazing! How is recovery week? 💖💖💖

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Crossing the finish line felt great, and the whole thing was a bit overwhelming, but I am happy. Recovery week is rough, sheer will got me though the race, but my leg is pretty messed up. I am trying to really rest.

[@wallyevans4228]

Great camera person

[@Chris-xd5jg]

congrats

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

The 50 mile is no joke, it was hard even with all the training (of course, I guess that is the point)... anyway, thank you so much!