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I Attempted My First 100-Mile Ultra Marathon – Here's What I Learned (Zion Ultra)

This is what I’ve learned from attempting my first ultra marathon. I went into the Zion Ultra with big goals and a road-runner’s mindset—but the mountains had other plans.

In this documentary-style video, I take you behind the scenes of my first ultra marathon experience: from taper week and gear prep to race-day highs, lows, and ultimately, the decision to stop at mile 41. I’ll share the rookie mistakes I made, what no training plan really prepared me for, and the hard lessons I’m taking with me into future races.

Key takeaways: – Road training ≠ mountain ultra prep
– The silent killer: altitude + heat
– Why "body battery" matters more than I thought
– What I’ll do differently next time

I didn’t finish the full 100 miles—but I finished something even more valuable: a new perspective.

If you're training for your first ultra (or just curious what it’s really like out there), I hope this helps you feel more prepared, less alone, and ready to take on the trail.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:48 - 3 Days Before The Race
00:02:17 - 2 Days Before The Race
00:03:58 - Registration Day: 1 Day Before The Race
00:07:56 - Race Day
00:11:12 - The Day After The Race
00:14:15 - Lessons Learned

👉 Drop a comment if you’ve run an ultra—or plan to. Would love to hear your story.

My Apparel List:
New Balance Fresh Foam More Trails Sneakers (evaluating alternatives for the next race)
Injinji Socks
Path Projects Sykes PX Running Shorts
Path Projects Tahoe CL 8" Base Liner
Path Projects Wadi Tank (to be used next time)
Path Projects Wadi LS Hooded Tee (to be used next time)
Ultimate Direction Ultra Pant (for evening nap)
Gloves (for evening nap or cool nights, to be added)

My Gear List:
Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 6.0 (consider adding bladder)
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Watch
Zagg Power Storage & Cable
Head Lamp (need to find new)

Other things to consider:
Chamois Butt'r vs Squirrel's Nut Butter
Your nutrition/hydration strategy

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