Running My First Ever 50K Ultra Marathon This Saturday - That Running Guy

Intro: This is a quick summary of Running My First Ever 50K Ultra Marathon This Saturday from That Running Guy. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

• Stick to a 50‑mile week to build endurance without over‑loading.
• Schedule two easy 10‑mile runs early in the week, then add a quality session.
• Early‑week quality: 1‑mile easy warm‑up, followed by 2 × 5 km intervals at ~6:30 / mile (marathon‑pace) with 4 min easy recovery.
• Adjust for weather (heat, wind) and give your body time to acclimate.
• Take mid‑week rest days and a light track session for speed, then taper before the ultra.
• Keep the ultra effort easy, run with friends, and enjoy the charity cause.

Workout Example:

1‑mile easy warm‑up
2 × 5 km @ ~6:30 per mile (marathon pace)
   – 4 min easy jog/recovery between intervals

Optional: If you prefer miles, 5 km ≈ 3.1 mi. Adjust the pace to your current marathon‑pace effort.

Closing Note: Give this workout a go, tweak the paces to match your own training, and use the Pacing app to customise the intervals for your fitness level. Have fun, stay safe, and good luck crushing your first ultra!

References

• Running My First Ever 50K Ultra Marathon This Saturday - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Chris's Ultra Endurance Builder

• 10min @ 8'30''/mi
• 2 lots of:
  • 5.0km @ 6'30''/mi
  • 4min rest
• 10min @ 8'30''/mi

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