My First Ultramarathon - Running 50k

[@dantesfarm9378]

Thank You Jessica this is inspirational. I'm signed up for a 50k 10/28. I'm 61

[@eileenn8358]

You are amazing! 🌻 A 50k is no small feat, and trail 50k at that!!! Well done! I'm Eileen N. from NC, I'm 45 years old. I am going to run my first marathon in the Spring 2022. I started trail running last year, and I'm in love with it! 💕The older I'm getting the more I'm interested in 1/2 and full marathons. Maybe one day I can train for a 50k, too!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! I am just a normal person trying a crazy thing. Your first marathon is so exciting, I wish you lots of luck and in your training for it too!

[@katchmeifyoucan1131]

I'm so glad I found you! I'm 54 and wanting to do a 50k as well. You are proof that its mind over miles. Awesome job!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

I am glad you found me too! Being over 50 is a thing... you can do it! Just remember that anything over a marathon is all about TIME. Plan for more hours, not pace!

[@erwinveenhoven]

I like the 'Mind over miles' :)

[@LilyTrevinoRealtor]

I agree

[@davidalexander6500]

Ok…. Now, this is what I call REAL inspiring! No hyper-edited BS….. just a REAL person doing something REAL. This is what I’ve been looking for. I’m 51, ruptured a ligament in my wrist so I couldn’t run my first 50K last year (at 50). Training for my first one this year. Thanks for the great motivation! Dr. Dave

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

I appreciate that! My goal was definitely to be real, the good, the bad, and the painful. You can do it! Just remember it is a lot of time on feet...and you really do have to practice fueling!

[@KeepRunningwithBK]

Congratulations! I completed my first 50K a few months before my 50th... I had a similar goal as you. Preparing for the next one. My favorite part was what you said at the end: "It's not just 5 more miles. It's like 3 more hours. So that's legit." Nice job. Keep running...

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Yeah, it is crazy how much more time you just keep running in these ultras! Congratulations on completing your first too! I will be with you training for next! Thanks for support!

[@danflowers8584]

Your awesome ! As an ultra runner myself having done my first 100k 25 years ago please accept this advice. Walk often and early from the start. You will best your PR. Just the way it is sister. Forget about the typical runner ego (not a REAL runner cause I walked for some spells). I walk 30 seconds every 3 min on ultras. I finish tired but strong always. Keep at it, you have huge potential.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much. Yes, I have been working walking into my training much more and have made peace with it. I am excited and nervous for the 50 mile race, but definitely plan to walk!

[@paysonbiker]

I enjoyed watching this! I felt your emotions, the pain, the frustration, the euphoria. I ran my first 50k a couple months ago. I’m CONSIDERING a 50-miler late spring. The 50k taught me to walk the uphills if they’re hard at all, and eat more than I feel like eating at the aid stations. Stay hydrated by drinking water and getting plenty of electrolytes. The dill pickles, bacon and coca-cola at our aid stations were the bomb!!! Anyway, congrats and thanks for sharing this!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Okay Wade, you can do it! But, a 50 miler is no joke, it will be the longest time on your feet in one day ever. It is hard. I just did it and I struggled. I am so happy I did it, but choose your race carefully (aka HILLS). I believe in you, GO!

[@hollandp9606]

Being last doesn’t matter. Enjoying the view and fresh air is wonderful. Taking your phone and stopping from time to time to take pictures is a great way to enjoy and take away the aches. Keep looking for those views.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Enjoying the race, and each run for what it is IS important. I love to run, so that helps! Thank you!

[@RussellStrosnider]

I bought my Garmin in February, turned 55 in March, and have run 2 10K races since. Thanks to stories like yours and Mark Lewis', I now know that the title "endurance runner" is something i can wear with pride, even at this late start in life. Great job, Jessica.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

I still don't know if I am an ultra runner! But at least I know I have run ultras. It is a huge thing, and no matter what, we all need to be proud of every run (even the bad ones).

[@RussellStrosnider]

@@JessicaReynoldsRunning I heard someone recently say that giving yourself a title can help with motivation. especially when you are trying to reinvent yourself. I used to be a "GAMER'' with thousands of hours sitting in front of the computer. But then I decided to become a "RUNNER" and haven't looked back. New clothes, thinner waistline, and a couple of finisher medals proves I am a runner. Not a very fast runner.... but still a runner. So once you have competed in two ultras, you should be officially an endurance runner. keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.

[@erwinveenhoven]

Well done! Fall down and get up again. There's no faking a 50k. You did it.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! Yes I am good at getting back up...

[@sebastianbolt6905]

Indeed no faking it.🏆

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Congrats Jessica, what a beautiful trail and race! Very proud of how you conquered your first ultra trail race! Spills unfortunately happen, glad that you're ok. Bonus points for passing 500 miles. Rest and recover, and then on to your 50-mile training.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks Reto for all your support. Admittedly, I fall a lot, even on basic road runs, so not a huge surprise...lol! I am looking forward to 50 miles with respect and trepidation.

[@bgberkley]

Love this! I just turned 52 and I'm working towards my first Half Marathon in 2 weeks. Full marathon and MAYBE an ultra next year.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks you! I love half marathon distance, you will do great, it is very manageable but long enough to be a real accomplishment! Good luck!

[@nevgil]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Bad ass. Love the sh*t talkin to yourself. You definitely gonna get that 50 miler.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

It was a good thing I learned how to bleep! Thanks, I am training for it!

[@c.wallace8496]

That was awesome! Everyone has there own goals, but sometimes walking allows us to finish! Truly fun to watch this. Good luck on your feature adventures!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! Yes, I am starting to be more at peace with walking and am going to try to train specifically with planned walking.

[@billgrewe8340]

You are a fighter. Falls/knockdowns don't slow you down for long. Even the clear resolve to get out of the chair at the mile 28 stop was nice to leave in. Inspiring effort and honestly edited. You left in a lot that others cut out: Talking to yourself; grumbling about your (perceived) mistakes. Nice. Thank you.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! I think it is important to show that it is not easy, but do-able! I think it is very real that we talk to ourselves during every challenge, and sometimes we don't say nice things...

[@IRunThings]

Beautiful course. Well done and looking forward to following you in your other adventures!!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

It was a very fun course. My first race in real person too, so that was just so exciting, even if it was very hard.

[@davidrowan193]

Well done. The mantra for ultra runners, walk the hills

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Yes, that will be my new mantra!

[@markthomasson5077]

Mantra…eat on the hills

[@thomasaussem29]

Congratulations -- been training for a marathon in April but have talked to some of my friends at Park Run -- Delaware and Raritan Canal in Central NJ about doing a 50K. Thank You

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

You can do it! The 50K is totally doable if you are marathon trained, but remember it is not just 5 more miles, depending on the course, it could be hours more on your feet.

[@nextaidstation3095]

Congrats! I enjoyed watching your race -- but hard to see you fall! I fell a bunch of times in my MOS race and was scared too, especially running at night on rocks. I will probably use trekking poles next time when running at night (and I bought a better headlamp). Those rocky courses can be hard! Looked like a great adventure!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Well, I didn't break anything, so that is good! I am nervously looking forward to the 50 mile...with these lessons in mind.

[@janethuffman4]

This was really inspiring! I'm 24 and have never done longer than a half marathon but I hope to someday do ultras

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

You can do it one distance increase at a time! It took me a few years doing half before I tried a full! Thank you!

[@noahhess3402]

You can do it man! 7 months ago I ran a quarter mile and today I ran a 50k and placed in the middle of the pack after doing 0 5k’s, 10k’s, marathons, anything, all mental you got this!

[@mbaleva5677]

Congratulations, Jessica!! Friends call me 'M' and I'm from the Bay Area. I'm almost 52 and I started running 2 years ago. That first week took me 45mins to complete a mile. I've completed 2 5Ks, a 10k, and I'm currently signed up for a 12k in May. I just did my first 5-mile trail run yesterday. It was more than amazing. I felt the pain and I can only imagine how hard 50k would've been like. One day, I'll have the courage to sign up for my first ultra. You rock!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks M! You can do it, one mile at a time no matter how many in the goal! I started out worried I could even finish a 5k when I started up running again at 40, and here I am all these mile later. Have fun running and in your race!

[@mbaleva5677]

Thanks, @@JessicaReynoldsRunning . Everyone's been right so far. The Ultra community is very supportive and unpretentious. 💙

[@ROCK-RUN]

Congratulations Jess. She is a great azacha. I'm glad for you. To continue working for your dreams. Here you have a new follower from Spain. Greetings!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much!! How cool to have a follower in Spain! I loved Spain when I went more than 30 years ago!

[@CODistanceRunner]

Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks!

[@moretome9529]

So I’m still a baby runner. I tripped for the first time after 2 months of couch to 5k. I skinned myself stood up and kept running! I’m so happy I came across your video! Road to redemption for you!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Good job! It is always hard to get up, but it makes you proud of yourself afterward. If it makes you feel better, when I started back running about 10 years ago, I was running 5k, and I tripped a lot back then too!

[@midgicegg874]

Awesome! The course looks beautiful. Congratulations on completing your first ultra. Thanks very much for the inspiration.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much! It was a great course and a fun first race back with actual people!

[@nicmarlow6388]

excellent job! I have my first 50k ultra in July and if I could even get close to your time of 6 hours i'd be ridiculously happy! :) I loved the trash talking to yourself, was very funny, I can imagine it's a huge range of emotions, i'm not particularly looking forward to that myself but i'll let it take me as is... Now off to watch your 50 mile video :) x

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

You can do it! I talked to myself the whole time, lol!

[@RunDaddyO]

Great job! Just found your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your journey!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@littleoldmanrunning105]

Welcome to being 50. This is just the start of the madness, trust me ;-) I'm six years in and still doing crazy distances, still learning, still falling over. Good luck with the 50 miler :-)

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you, yes the madness is real and I expect will include more falls! Thank you!

[@dawnback6923]

I watched your video on my treadmill but had to hop on my phone to say how awesome you are!!! You did great! I turned 40 this year and just started running the fall of 2020. First half marathon this summer! Would like to do an ultra eventually!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much! I am glad it was something to keep your mind off the treadmill (I know those miles can be boring!) Half marathon is a GREAT distance, you can totally do it! If it is summer, make sure you hydrate!

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

🏃‍♀️ Lovely 🗻Inspiring 🏃‍♀️Thank you

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank YOU!

[@МарияСорока-т1х]

That is so inspiring! You are great! Thank you so much

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

It was a great and hard race. Whatever you are doing, you can do it!

[@SedA2027]

such a sweet video! Proud of you!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! It was a great day, and video labor of love!

[@6663622]

Nice run! 😊 Great Video! 👍🏻 Everything is super! 👍🏻😊

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@larvalad9564]

Love it. Humans are the best!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you!

[@BenWillaert]

Fantastic achievement! I'm up to half marathon distances right now but I hope I will someday reach your level.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

You can do it, just take it 1 distance at a time! I hung around 1/2 marathon for a long time, I liked that distance. Thank you so much!

[@bw5530]

Stuff like this is always so inspiring to see. I wish more 50 yr olds like my own parents challenged and pushed themselves like this. Bravo👏

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much! It is hard to take on a challenge like this if you aren't already running a lot. When I started I had been doing pretty heavy mileage for about two years. Even so, the Ultra was really a push.

[@Runnerrwe]

congrads on the 50k finish!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you, I was very glad that I did finish, that was a pretty simple goal. But getting past that 26 mile mark is a little harder in practice than in theory! Now moving on to the 50 miler...

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Great race! Beautiful channel! Subscribed! 💛

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you so much!

[@yogeshpant8075]

Awesome very motivating. I am sure many will run a marathon watching your this film. Who knows some day even I do.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! I am so honored to be motivating, but I am just trying to keep it real. I am sure you can do it!

[@PZJBimha]

Amazing. Inspiring. I'm 29 and definitely up for such challenges. The furthest I've gone so far is a half marathon

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! I loved the half marathon distance for a long time. If you want to increase your distance and challenge yourself, I say go for it! Just one foot in front of the other, literally!

[@JadesFitnessBucketList]

This is brilliant! Congratulations! I completed mine in April (video on my channel) and felt like I could take on the world. The scenery on your run looks beautiful and love your tenacity. ❤‍🔥

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! Congratulations on your race as well! Ultras are a crazy thing, and wild community. It was a very scenic race, which definitely helped getting through it, and good weather.

[@LilyTrevinoRealtor]

I’m going to do the same for my 50th thank you awesome idea

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Wow! Good luck! The races have been an amazing experience for my 50th year!

[@lostonthetrails9124]

Lots of respect for you! Great job!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! Training now for my 50 mile race in about 4 weeks! Wish me luck, I will need it!

[@dnice4335]

im going to do one as well, i missed doing it last year bc of covid when i was 50. I expect to walk and fall. I expect to be fatigued and sore. But i will NOT QUIT!! GOOD JOB

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Walk, fall - blood sweat and tears, but the finish feels great when you don't quit! Good luck, you can do it!

[@dnice4335]

@@JessicaReynoldsRunning thanks

[@englishlangdine]

You are amazing!!!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! Just regular trying to do crazy things.

[@levskib4272]

I love the trail ! Slow and steady that’s the key

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you, it was a really fun race and the trail was beautiful. The best part was the grilled cheese at the end! That is the way to finish! I was much slower in my 50 mile, but still finished!

[@alichambers6024]

Absolutely brilliant!well done ✔️ respect from the uk 🇬🇧👍

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Wow, cool shout out from the UK! Thanks!

[@markthomasson5077]

You can tell it’s not UK…It’s not raining

[@michaelbennett6778]

Well done Jessica … totally agree learning to fuel is key on long trails. You will smash the 50 miler with such determination 👍👊🙏🏃🏻‍♀️. Great filming too … how did you manage so many fly by shots ?

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! I am starting to get nervous about the 50 miler as my training runs increase it seems like such a long distance! I have a very amazing camera crew (my husband) does most of the filming when he is running with me, so he gets all the credit for that!

[@markthomasson5077]

I’ve taken a couple of bad falls, once your legs get tired it’s all to easy. You have to work on kicking your legs up behind you, and take extra care / show down on any tricky bits. I find poles really help. Six hours is a very respectable time.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

To be fair, I fall a lot. Even on short runs on flat road,! But you are ight picking up my feet would help, it is hard when you are tired! Thank you!

[@gingastep]

production gets better every time!

[@jamierobinson6475]

How did your 50 miler go? I am trying to find an update on it. I do my first 50k trail at Marlette Lake in 38 days, one day after I turn 44 and this video helped me so much! I have yet to run over 15 miles but I have ran a lot of 1/2 marthon spartan races on mountains so I feel like I will be ok! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@lisagreen4086]

Great job!!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you!

[@timbrennan6766]

Great job! It does get lonely out there :)

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks! Luckily there was great support at the aid stations!

[@anitahalvorson6586]

Girlfren trails are super hard so am quite impressed that you ran as far as you did. and those descents will do a number on your knees, mine at least. give me an uphill any day. you're a BadArse woo hoo.:)

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

WooHoo! I have really learned that trail running is a totally different animal. Good news is, you can walk and go slower! lol!

[@anitahalvorson6586]

@@JessicaReynoldsRunning absolutely so true. i find descents harsh on my knees. so sometimes i do the sideways shuffle going down. this way it saves my knees somewhat. it looks weird, but whatever works, hey. :) walking and going slower is good. that means finishing. i heard a gal say in tri's that slower swimming is a good thing. same can be said for trails and ultras which is usually where ultras take place. good luck on your 50 miler.:)

[@johngardner1898]

Love your channel! May I follow along? I too recently signed up for my first 50 miler this fall, and I need inspiration. I hope having followers along will help inspire you, although it looks like you are doing very well so far.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you! Actually it is inspiring! I am having a rough week with a foot injury and all these encouraging comments are helping me to keep going. I don't want to let you all down!

[@Rixoonify]

Amazing ma'am! you are my inspiration ! The best part was your smile, little chuckles ...keep it that way ma'am! 7.12" what were you nimbling? can be useful for me. 9.09" Are you the last or still someone behind? Just curious ! 9.35" What happened...is it your legs or just accident ? 10.22" what is getting worse?

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

At 7.12 I nibbled a peanut butter, which worked well on 50K, but not so much on 50mile.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

9.09 I was middle of the pack

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

9.35 I tripped on a rock, first fall of a 3 fall race

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Just accident

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Not getting worse, I said "could have been worse" then it did get worse.

[@anitahalvorson6586]

dang, your time was great. and love the cussing. woo hoo. have you done the 50 miler yet? i've never quite made 50 miles, just 37.5. my body just can't get past that so far. maybe more and better training for me. the wheels fall off my bus pretty fast the more i go.

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

The 50 mile race is in about 4 weeks... I am training for it well, but pretty nervous.

[@anitahalvorson6586]

@@JessicaReynoldsRunning if you've trained well for it sounds like you have it in the bag. do you wear gaiters for the trails? just wondering bc they might help a bit with dirt, and twigs. dirtygirl gaiters are wonderful

[@sebastianbolt6905]

From London 💂🏼‍♂️♥️

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thanks!

[@jossgower]

first lol

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Thank you!

[@jossgower]

@@JessicaReynoldsRunning well done by the way. I think you are mad.

[@timeonfeet]

Congrats, super effort. Glad to have found your channel as I'm new to the ultra game this year!

[@JessicaReynoldsRunning]

Welcome! The ultra game is challenging, but a cool community of runners. It is so much different than the half or even full marathon crowd.

[@seaturtle7777]

Great job!