Ep. 263 - 3 Things I Wouldn't Stress About While Training For Your First 50k

Send us a text Training for your first ultra? Don’t get stuck stressing over the perfect race, perfect training plan, or perfect gear. In this episode, I break down three things that aren’t worth overthinking and what to do instead.   1. Picking the Perfect Race   The perfect race doesn’t exist. Instead, choose one that:   ✅ Excites you   ✅ Fits your budget & schedule   ✅ Works for your location   2. Finding the Perfect Training Plan   There’s no one-size-fits-all plan—life happens, and you’ll need to adapt. Instead of chasing perfection:   ✅ Start with what has worked for you in past training   ✅ Track your progress (TrainingPeaks, notebook, spreadsheet)   ✅ Focus on **consistency** and **adjusting as needed**   3. Buying Expensive Gear Right Away   You don’t need to break the bank! Start with what you have and add essentials as you go:   👟 New shoes (when needed)   🎒 Hydration pack   🧥 Weather-appropriate layers   ⌚️ Watch with extra features (only if necessary)   🔥 30-Day Shakedown Challenge is going strong with 50+ participants!   🚪 She Runs Ultras Membership reopens in May with big updates!   🛍️ She Runs Ultras Store is launching! Pre-orders for coffee mugs & t-shirts start next week—watch your inbox & social media!  ⭐️ GET THE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 🏃🏻‍♀️ PURCHASE THE MOBILITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 🔥 JOIN THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS COACHING MEMBERSHIP 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM