Скачать или смотреть I’m Training for a 50-Mile Ultramarathon… Week 1 Begins (Sub-9 Hour Goal)

This is the start of a completely new chapter.

After racing the Philadelphia Marathon, I’ve officially shifted gears — ultramarathon training has begun. This video kicks off Week 1 of my training for Squatchapple, a 50-mile ultramarathon in New Jersey on March 7, 2026, with one clear goal in mind: finish under 9 hours.

Week one wasn’t about intensity or hero workouts — it was about laying the foundation. I ran 35 total miles, easing my body from marathon recovery into ultra volume, rebuilding durability, and learning how to run on tired legs again. This is the calm before the real chaos.

Here’s how the week broke down:

Monday: 4 miles — resetting after marathon recovery

Wednesday: 5 miles — finding rhythm again

Thursday: 5 miles — consistency over speed

Friday: 6 miles — first real fatigue of the block

Saturday: 6 miles — back-to-back miles begin

Sunday: 9 miles — longest run of the week

This series is about showing the entire process of training for a 50-mile race — the mileage buildup, the mental shifts, the mistakes, the wins, and everything in between. Ultramarathon training is a different animal than marathon training, and I’m learning it in real time.

If you’re curious about ultra running, training for a long trail race, or just love following big goals from day one, this series is for you. The miles will get longer. The weeks will get harder. And March 7 will come fast.

Squatchapple 50.
50 miles.
Sub-9 hours.
Week one is officially in the books.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Monday: 4 Miles (Week 1 begins)
01:04 — Wednesday: 5 Miles
01:56 — Thursday: 5 Miles
02:58 — Friday: 6 Miles
03:51 — Saturday: 6 Miles (back-to-back prep)
04:55 — Sunday: 9 Miles (long run + reflections)

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