Ep. 14: Running your first marathon and 50-mile ultramarathon with the Batemans

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run an ultramarathon with your partner?! Melody and Jacob Bateman’s relationship started off with a trail running date that eventually lead to a marathon date, and then a joint 50-mile ultramarathon. Tune in to this episode to hear how the Batemans learned about ultra running, training and nutrition tips for your first ultra, and how the Batemans ran their first 50-mile ultramarathon together (without killing each other).

Other topics include how running as a couple can be both tough and rewarding, preparing for and running a marathon, strength training and ultra running, mental toughness for ultras, nutrition and hydration for ultras, why we sometimes do or don’t feel elated at the finish line, and more. 

Melody and Jacob Bateman are 28 and 30 years old respectively, are now married, have a 5-month-old baby boy, and they run a podcast and business called Trail to 100! They help people run their first 100-mile ultramarathon with their podcast, ultramarathon coaching, and more. Check them out at the links below.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Running as a Couple
03:16 Individual Running Stories
08:55 Meeting and Running a Marathon
30:46 Pacing and Mindset in Ultra Running
36:53 Lessons Learned from a 50-Miler
37:49 Deciding to Run the Race Together
38:16 Starting the Race and Setting the Pace
39:14 Miscommunication and Anger
42:17 Aid Station at Mile 18
44:26 Running Ahead and Waiting
45:18 Running Together and Making a Plan
46:45 Bonking and Regaining Energy
49:03 Struggling and Finding Support
53:38 The Final Uphill Stretch
56:37 The Emotional Finish Line
58:21 Reflecting on the Experience
01:08:43 Encouragement for Beginners