![]() What’s an elevation profile? Most simply put, it’s a profile of the up-and-down climbs and descents of the race. Depending on which race you choose, you’ll have to study its terrain and elevation profile. Like we talked about before, the terrain plays an important role in every mountain trail running race. Here are some good search tools for finding a race that’s close to you/best fits your schedule: -Ahotu. Then we can get creative with your next ultras. At the end of the day, chances are that you’ll run another 50k after your first one, and then you’ll run your first 50 miles–so, let’s start simple and safe. I know it’s exciting to use your first ultra as an opportunity to travel, but this advice is something I tell to everyone I coach on n: to be honest, I’d recommend finding the closest 50k to home that you can, and make that race your goal. Just keep it simple so that you can focus on the race and the running for your first 50k, it’s best to focus on this instead of using your energy on logistics, travel plans, finding a way to fly your family there, etc. Maybe don’t go “all in” with choosing a far-away race and doing a big overseas trip or picking a race that requires huge logistics to get there. If this is your first 50k, choose a race that’s comfortable for you. ![]() (You can also sign up for this n training plan and tell your n coach (coaching is included with the plan!) that you want them to help you plan a date, route and time for your first 50k ultramarathon solo adventure and they’ll help you make it happen!) If you want to learn more about this, you can read this article about how to plan your own ultrarunning adventure. If you’re considering this route, it’s just important to keep in mind that running 50k by yourself–without other racers, aid stations, or spectators–can be tougher mentally since you have less stimuli around. Plus, if you’re someone who prefers solitude over crowds, doing a long, solo adventure for your first 50k ultramarathon is totally an option and is one that might even be a better fit for you than a traditional race atmosphere. Now, things have gone more or less back to normal on the race calendar–but the cool thing that Covid-19 taught us is that we don’t always have to have an official “event” or race in order to train for and accomplish something epic. So, let’s find your motivation, your driving point–what is it for you? In any case, you’ll inspire your family, friends and the people around you and make them really proud…so that’s a starting point, right?ĭuring the Covid-19 pandemic, most trail races and ultramarathons around the world were cancelled. When I decide to run a 50k, my motivation and drive is mostly to get faster, and to take myself totally out of my comfort zone. A steep, technical 50k will take much longer to finish than a more runnable course will.) (We’ll talk more about this later, but it’s really important to understand that the time it takes to finish a 50k depends not just on your fitness level, but also on the type of 50k that you choose. This is tough for me, and especially because a 50k takes around four to six hours. Why? Since I’m a competitive runner, when I run a 50k I need to be faster and to be able to push and “suffer” at a higher level than what I’m used to. But personally, I find that training for a 50k is a difficult undertaking. The cool part is that it doesn’t matter what your reason is–they’re all valid.įor me, for example, I feel more comfortable in longer races races between 70 to 100 miles are my sweet spot. This is important it’ll help you throughout the whole process, and will make it easier to get out the door when it feels hard. The first step to running your first (or next) 50k is identifying the “why.”įirst, you have to put your finger on what’s driving you–find that strong reason, and always keep it in sight as your source of motivation. The more that you want to enjoy the 50k itself, the more well-prepared and consistent you need to be in your training. Yes, it’s hard–but also yes, it’s important–to train and prepare your body with consistency and dedication when training for your first 50k. It’s a big accomplishment, but it’s also attainable. ![]() A 50k race (31 miles) is a great challenge, and is the perfect place to start your ultra-running journey. Not necessarily to run fast, but to run for hours and move consistently through the mountains, valleys, ad meadows. Somehow it’s in our bones–our ancestors had to hunt for their food, and were basically designed to run long distances. If we really think about it, it comes down to one reason: Because trail running and Ultra running are the most simple, easy ways to move trough any type of terrain, In this complete training for a 50k Ultramarathon guide, Moi Jimenez–n co-founder and professional ultrarunner for The North Face–will guide you each step of the way…from how to choose a race to crossing the finish line.
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