Couch to 50k: The Complete Guide for Running Your First Ultramarathon

Want to get into trail and ultrarunning but don’t know where to start? Look no further than the official Couch to 50k Guide! I walk you through all the basics: what makes an ultramarathon different from a road marathon? How do you know you’re ready to run an ultra? How long does the training take? How do you prepare for race day? What do you need to know about nutrition and hydration? (And much more!) 👋 About me: I’m Courtney and I’m expert at being a beginner ultrarunner. I’m a certified ultrarunning coach who loves sharing the training tips I learned over the years through my personal experience running ultras. Coaching is my passion project, and I’m so happy to share this video and more with you on this channel! Please like and subscribe for more educational (and fun!) trail and ultrarunning content. 📖 Want to learn more? Download the full Couch to 50k eBook, access training plan templates (50k-100M) and 10+guides topical training guides here: patreon.com/beginnerultrarunners 📽️ Follow on IG:   / the.okayest.trail.runner   🔗 Download a free 50k training plan: https://www.patreon.com/posts/example... Timeline: 00:00 Start 00:20 Introduction 01:08 What makes running ultras different from road running or marathons? 04:51 What gear do you need? 08:20 Training plan basics: how to know you’re ready to run an ultra 09:56 Training plan basics: how long do you need to train for an ultra, how many miles per week? 11:57 How to prepare for climbing (vertical gain) 14:12 Nutrition and hydration basics 16:36 Pacing basics 18:13 Tapering and rest before race day 20:37 Mental prep for race day, how to overcome the pain cave! 22:00 Race day prep and closing #ultrarunning #trailrunning #50k #runyourfirst50k #runyourfirstultra #ultratraining #trainingplans #newtrailrunner #newrunner #beginnerrunner