HOW TO CHOOSE AND TRAIN FOR A TRAIL MARATHON OR 50K RACE: Marathon & 50k Training Guide EP 01/09

Welcome to the first episode in my ultimate guide to training for a trail marathon or 50k race. What do you need to consider when choosing a trail marathon or 50k ultra marathon race? There are so many factors to consider before you register - I explain the key things to think about before you do!

In this trail marathon and 50k training plan I share advice on how to choose your target trail marathon or 50k race, create a personalized trail marathon / 50k training plan and schedule based on your chosen race, choose the best and potentially mandatory running gear, how to fuel while training and racing, how to avoid overtraining injuries, race tactics, how to recover quickly after training and racing, how to prepare for race day and manage start line nerves, and finally what you can expect once you finish your trail marathon or 50k race. This isn’t your regular trail marathon or 50k training plan, this is my ultimate guide to smashing your a trail marathon or 50k race.

Although in this video I refer to running a trail marathon race distance, this trail marathon training plan and race guide also applies to training for a 50k ultra race. I train and plan for both races exactly the same way, because in reality there is only 8km / 5 miles difference between the two races, which in the context of a trail race this long doesn't make any difference to the focus and effort I put into training, nutrition, recovery and race tactics.

I'M SHARING ALL MY INSIDER TRAIL MARATHON & 50K RACE TRAINING AND RACING TIPS WITH YOU IN THIS SERIES!!! These are the tips everyone needs to know when training and racing a trail marathon or 50k but are rarely shared. As a long-time trail and ultra runner I hope you'll find my personal tried-and-tested tips helpful for your trail marathon training, and race day.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL AND BOOKMARK THIS PLAYLIST as there are 10 episodes all together, and you'll probably want to watch them in order! It will also help to revisit certain videos in this series at some point during your trail marathon or 50k ultra marathon training.

FOR A FULL WRITTEN VERSION of this Trail Marathon and 50K Ultra Marathon Race Training and Racing Guide visit: https://www.trailandkale.com/tips/trail-marathon-50k-training-plan/

--- Episode Description:
To train for a trail marathon like an absolute boss and perform to the best of your ability when race day arrives, it’s important to know the specifics of the trail race you’re training for. Race metrics like elevation gain, elevation loss, altitude, terrain, climate/weather, and even the amount of people who will be in the race are all key performance indicators that can have a significant bearing on how you should be training for your first trail marathon. This phase of your trail marathon planning should be seen as a fun moment where you have the opportunity to commit yourself to something truly epic, fun, beautiful, unique, or all of the above rolled into one.

--- Episode Links:
https://www.trailandkale.com/events/ - Trail & Kale Recommended Trail Races (ALL DISTANCES)
https://www.ultrasignup.com – For races in the USA
https://www.runningintheusa.com – For races in the USA
https://www.active.com/running/trail-running – For races in the UK, Europe, and also USA.

Bookmark this playlist as there are 10 episodes all together, and I imagine you'll want to revisit certain videos in this series at some point during your trail marathon training.

For a Full written version of this Trail Marathon Training and Racing Guide visit: https://www.trailandkale.com/tips/trail-marathon-50k-training-plan/

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