46 min
50k ultramarathon DNF to 50k finisher with Justin Bartram Ordinary to Ultra
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Ultra running is NOT easy, and that's part of why it's so rewarding. Justin was chasing his first 50k ultramarathon to see how far he could go, but he wasn't quite prepared for the brutal conditions he encountered. Between lengthy climbs, 6+ inches of snow, and underprepared nutrition, he ended up pulling from his first 50k ultramarathon. But that's not the end of Justin's story. Listen to today's episode to hear about how Justin got into running, the story of his 50k DNF, but then ultimately his redemption when he runs his own self-supported 50k ultramarathon.
Other topics include running with a stroller, working in running with a traveling job, proper and improper nutrition for a 50k ultramarathon, training for a 50k, running a self-supported 50k, and the mental toughness needed to finish.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background01:20 Running while Traveling04:22 Getting into Running06:16 Running with Family07:24 Running Schedule and Work09:07 Inspiration from Other Runners10:39 50k Ultramarathon DNF20:00 Reflecting on the Experience21:01 Journey to the 50K22:16 Self-Supported 50K23:36 Mental Toughness in Ultras25:17 Training for the 50K29:09 Feeling Accomplished31:19 Real Conversations in the Trail Running Community34:17 Considering a 50-Miler39:25 Triathlon Considerations43:01 Lessons from a DNF44:08 Wrapping Up
Ultra running is NOT easy, and that's part of why it's so rewarding. Justin was chasing his first 50k ultramarathon to see how far he could go, but he wasn't quite prepared for the brutal conditions he encountered. Between lengthy climbs, 6+ inches of snow, and underprepared nutrition, he ended up pulling from his first 50k ultramarathon. But that's not the end of Justin's story. Listen to today's episode to hear about how Justin got into running, the story of his 50k DNF, but then ultimately his redemption when he runs his own self-supported 50k ultramarathon.
Other topics include running with a stroller, working in running with a traveling job, proper and improper nutrition for a 50k ultramarathon, training for a 50k, running a self-supported 50k, and the mental toughness needed to finish.
Follow Justin Bartram on TikToc or Strava.
Join our Facebook & Strava group of new and experienced ultra runners
Get new episode announcements via email
Check out our official website
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background01:20 Running while Traveling04:22 Getting into Running06:16 Running with Family07:24 Running Schedule and Work09:07 Inspiration from Other Runners10:39 50k Ultramarathon DNF20:00 Reflecting on the Experience21:01 Journey to the 50K22:16 Self-Supported 50K23:36 Mental Toughness in Ultras25:17 Training for the 50K29:09 Feeling Accomplished31:19 Real Conversations in the Trail Running Community34:17 Considering a 50-Miler39:25 Triathlon Considerations43:01 Lessons from a DNF44:08 Wrapping Up
46 min