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Matthew wasn't expecting snow the morning of his first 50k ultramarathon. Matthew had gotten into long-distance running through adventure racing, which combines running with biking, canoeing, swimming, and other means of travel to orienteer to specific points on a map. He loved the running portion so much that he wanted to test his limits in an official ultramarathon. Listen to today's episode to hear the story of Matthew's first 50k, the difficult decision he had to make due to knee pain, and the story of Matthew's redemption.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 07:36 From Orienteering to Ultra Running 12:40 Adventure Racing and Hunting 16:27 Discovering Ultra Marathons 19:32 Preparing for the First 50K 27:35 Struggles and Difficult Decisions 31:48 Prioritizing Long-Term Health 34:45 Matthew's First 50K Race and the Decision to Sign Up for Another 40:40 The Benefits of Training Plans and Group Running 42:46 The Role of Nutrition and Hydration in Long-Distance Races 52:50 Pushing Beyond Perceived Limits: Matthew's Advice for New Runners 01:05:07 Outro