Ep. 17: 50k ultramarathon DNF to 50k finisher with Justin Bartram

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 Background
01:20 Running while Traveling
04:22 Getting into Running
06:16 Running with Family
07:24 Running Schedule and Work
09:07 Inspiration from Other Runners
10:39 50k Ultramarathon DNF
20:00 Reflecting on the Experience
21:01 Journey to the 50K
22:16 Self-Supported 50K
23:36 Mental Toughness in Ultras
25:17 Training for the 50K
29:09 Feeling Accomplished
31:19 Real Conversations in the Trail Running Community
34:17 Considering a 50-Miler
39:25 Triathlon Considerations
43:01 Lessons from a DNF
44:08 Wrapping Up