How Not To Run An UltraMarathon

Hello :)

This episode (a bit delayed) is all about the Ultramarathon I entered and attempted in May 2025. It is, very much, an example of 'I do these things so you don't have to'.

Topics discussed in this episode are: * Why I thought about doing an Ultra-Marathon * What *is* an ultra-marathon anyway? * How I trained for my ultra, and how you *should* train for an ultra * Obligatory kit to take on an ultra, and why you need it * How I felt running the first half of the ultra * (An advert for the Barefoot Festival) * How I felt running the second half of the ultra * How I physically felt having finished the ultra * Food and drink, and sustenace you need to be aware of, while running an ultra * Why failing to finish an ultra isn't a bad thing at all * Thoughts about privilege in being able to run an ultra * Lessons Learned

A PDF transcript of this podcast is available.

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Here are details of the ultra that I attemped And here is a link to the results of my race, based on the trackers

Until next time, bye for now. :)