Top lessons learned from running an ultramarathon

Only 0.3% of Americans participate in ultra races but if you’re
not a part of this group (yet) you can still learn from the
challenges of these difficult events. Coach Hayley is a talented
2:37 marathoner and recently completed her first-ever
ultramarathon by finishing a 50k run through the Endurancelife
Ultra Series. She even accidentally ran an extra 2 miles,
something Hayley will speak about during the episode.


Despite the mishap, she is now preparing for her first 100k race
and has some great lessons to share with other runners. Whether
you’re a veteran at the distance or have never run a race of any
distance this is an insightful conversation about human
perseverance and dealing with unexpected obstacles.


As we unpack everything Hayley learned through this experience,
we’ll go over some exciting topics that include:


How to nail your fueling for ultra-endurance races

The importance of testing your gear beforehand

Why you may need to start slower than you think for your
first ultra

And why trying new things can make you a better athlete



We spend a lot of time talking about how to make sure your race
goes according to plan but for Hayley, it’s really the unexpected
surprises that make this such a compelling story and that will
offer valuable lessons for any runner.
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