My Journey to a 100 Mile Ultra Run | Part 1: The 50k

I'm working my way up to being able to run and complete 100-Mile long Ultra Run. First milestone, this 50K. It was a good test, and a great start to to reaching the ultimate goal.

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HERE ARE THE LINKS for the equipment/items I used for this run (all link to Amazon):

1. Osprey Duro 6 Running/Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/3JPD2pc

2. Saucony Periguine 11s Trail Shoes: https://amzn.to/37RU74K

3. BodyGlide Anti-Chaffe Balm: https://amzn.to/3Oqh1kz

4. SPY Bounty Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/3rssG8w

5. Skullcandy PUSH Ultra Headphones: https://amzn.to/3ruwZjs
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The Supplements I use (Link direct to Amazon):

1. CARB POWDER: NOW Sports Nutrition, Carbo Gain Powder: https://amzn.to/3d4IRCa

2. BCAAs: XTEND Original BCAA Powder: https://amzn.to/3dQWd4a

3. PRE-WORKOUT: Redcon1 Total War: https://amzn.to/3g2HHIt

4. CLA/CARNITINE: BPI Sports CLA + Carnitine: https://amzn.to/32aHU4J

5. PROTEIN POWDER: XTEND Pro Protein Powder: https://amzn.to/3a2KPRr

6. MULTI-VITAMIN FOR MEN: Optimum Nutrition Opti-Men: https://amzn.to/3uGYXro
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7. MULTI-VITAMIN FOR WOMEN: Optimum Nutrition Opti-Women: https://amzn.to/3dUaVY0
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CHECK OUT THE "Run Faster" series:

-Episode 1 (1-mile baseline run): https://youtu.be/Du4j86itdgg
-Episode 2 (sprints, stairs, and a plate carrier): https://youtu.be/wGii7Q6qoYY
-Episode 3 (Fartlek and Tire Flips): https://youtu.be/XU30IX9TrY0
-Episode 4 (New 1-Mile PR and building a Running Program): https://youtu.be/-anHMo2sw1g
-Episode 5 (Running the FASTEST MILE!): https://youtu.be/GSpka3TuPoE
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Video Sections:
00:00 Intro/ Mountains to Sea 50k Trail Run
01:20 Arriving in Raleigh, North Carolina
03:52 Race Packet Pick-Up and Site Recon
05:22 Final Preparation for the 50k Race
08:20 RACE DAY! Arriving to the Race
09:21 50k Begins!
10:50 Half-Way Point
13:45 Chuck Norris Never Ran a 50k
14:43 Cramping While on the Long Run
16:13 Finishing the Race Strong
17:40 Post Ultra Run Meal and Results

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