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id be doing that too

Is it safe to say that one should be able to do half of the race distance when one starts to train for a specific race? For example, the 50K training plan of the book that you showed on camera has long runs of 12 miles at the beginning but goes up to around 25 miles. So probably safe to say that one should be able to run at least 15 miles to realistically finish that 50K (31 miles) training plan.

This a great video with good tips on how to self coach yourself, I wish I had found this video months ago.

I think your analysis is spot-on! I too am a road runner who switched to trails, and even six years after making that change and proclaiming how much happier I am with the relatively chill vibes of the trail and ultra community, I sometimes lapse back into being hyper-critical of myself when I don't hit a self-imposed expectation or goal. This video (and the accompanying blog post) were really nice reminders to focus on the lessons and triumphs that come from days that don't go according to plan. And for what it's worth, I was at the finish, saw you cross the line, and while I could tell you didn't have the day you wanted, all I felt was amazement at another athlete who ran that wasp-choked, frog-strewn, smokey, weirdly hot, lack-of-flow having meat grinder of a course (I did the 50 miler the day before) and FINISHED. And in the top 20, no less. I think you're amazing, and I know you'll go back and tear it up sometime soon!

How awesome to live so close to great trails! Good luck in your training! Edit: i just realized you've already raced! Off i go to watch your race video!

Tanis, I ran this with you for most of the 2nd half. I was the 6ft5 guy.. we were back and forth. Thanks for the day! Enjoyed the run.

Maybe up the training load then taper just saying FYI no disrespect but yes effort for track klm”s can’t compare to trail klm’s but just being part of it well done!

Great vid! 🔥☠️🔥

Your vulnerability and willingness to reflect and put your experiences into perspective is beautiful. Your words resonate with me deeply as someone who is incessantly tough on herself, yet is a lover of this sport for my wellness and connection to nature.

Very fun to follow along on these runs :D

Great job, Thanks for sharing! My girlfriend and I raced this one as well. Second climb out of 1st aid station with all the false summits wrecked me and I was stoked just to complete my goal of finishing and will plan on racing better next year!

Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. following & 👍11

I'm new to the channel! Running R3 is a dream of mine. Do you think you'll return to attempt it?

🔥☠️🔥!!! Killer!!! Way to go!!! Awesome vid too!

It was so awesome to see you both and spend time with you in the mountains! Come back to visit anytime!! Can't wait for our next adventures together! :)

Great video Tanis! what camera are you using?

Beast!

You got it! GO TANIS!

Your a Rockstar Tanis, thanks for sharing and goodluck with your race 💪

❤ this was incredible

Fantastic video!! Just loved this one🙌🙌

I loved this episode ❤️ I appreciated your "How is this happening for me and not to me?" attitude. This feels like my story. I am so motivated by you!!!

Beyond just seeing what you’re up to - which is always interesting - this stood out to me because my 16 yo daughter is having an experience which is probably similar to your youth. Like you, she is upbeat and likes running. She doesn’t watch TH-cam. Otherwise I would suggest she subscribe.

Great video Tanis, thanks for the ups, downs and laughs along the way. Good to see you, and congratulations on your 20k Sulphur race!

Hey from Hamilton! I am training for Lost Souls 100 km in September. This video helped get me out the door to run the local "mountain" a few times. 85 metres of vert per climb.

Amazing job, Tanis!! Congrats!!! The Bruce trail looks beautiful too! I'm going to attempt the speedgoat on July 20. I'm scared of the elevation (I live at sea level in Vancouver). This video was super helpful!! It might also be an idea for me to go somewhere like Flagstaff beforehand, if I can swing it.

Great to see a local ultra marathoner! I am going for the Niagara 80K next month, I mostly run marathons but this will be my first ultra marathon. I am planning on taking gels, but also thinking that I might add in some solid food. Do you have any advice or tips on taking solids during ultras? I have never taken solids during my marathons or long runs, but I feel like I need solids because it's 80K?

Great day out on K2 fantastic work!

Great video. Sorry for my confusion....you said you took in 101 oz of fluid but lost 32 oz. Maybe I misunderstood but it sounds like you figure you were under hydrated during your run. Can you try to clarify for someone who is easily confused. Thanks

Dam those animations are sweet!

Enjoyed the blog glad your doing better

Thanks Tanis. Really helpful suggestions

Sargie wants to run with auntie on the trail 😊

Thanks for the quick words about QMT's Mestachibo section. Happy to see your training is going well keep up the great work!

My guess was Tomb Raider but I googled it and found out I was wrong lol!

Who doesnt love a bonus uphill 😂😂

Nice training Tanis, great video, so gonna check out those trails this year

Thanks for the insights, 50k is my goal for next year!

The Google Earth advice is amazing. Marvelous! I also liked your Excel version of a training plan. MUCH better than what I have been putting together.

This is what coaching should look like ... self or from somebody else. Following a template training plan is not it. Your level of specificity is impressive. I do something similar but after watching this realize that I can do better at the longer range planning. One observation regarding training specificity for effort (in addition to elevation per distance) is in Jason Koop's "Training Essential for Ultrarunning 2E". On page p386-387 he shows an example of mapping the duration of the climbs to effort (he uses RPE) and training for that. This works particularly well on the treadmill (or as David Roche calls it, "treadhills"). One other thing, I uses Ultrapacer for race estimation. I have to adjust the normalized pace for conditions like surface, weather, current fitness, but it is very good.

Great tips! I will be using the google earth feature thx!!!

Training for my first marathon. Ultra is a goal. Great video

Great video Tanis, looking forward to seeing the different types of fitness content! Best of luck at Chilly this weekend if you decide to compete. Gotta have a little rain to get a little rainbow! Keep up the great work.

Like you, I have a road half-marathon (United NYC) before my trail races. And while I do see it as a bit of a benchmark on my fitness as I build up for the season, I know that avoiding injury is job #1 and I'm not anywhere near my peak. And I shouldn't run it as if I am. In my case, I have a boatload of metrics and tracking as well as an annual plan that is shaping up, so I'll hopefully have the discipline to run it at the correct effort and managed correctly. Because if I don't, it doesn't bode well for my goal races later on. Just some thoughts on taking the long view.

I remember skiing Chedoke as a teen! No snow ended that place

What was your favourite falls? I’ve never been to Felkers

I’m doing the chilly half marathon too!!

Tina’s feet 😂

Wow congrats on 3rd overall Tanis! Great week of training, keep it up!

The NYC Marathon was my last race of 2023 and afterwards, my fitness took a nose dive. I was planning to (nordic) ski as a bridge to 2024 training, but it hasn't really snowed in Vermont. My A race for this year is Speedgoat and as a way to level up my fitness, I started olympic weightlifting. Not easy to start, but I've found that having two sports is fun, even if a bit hard on the body. Like you, I just back off when needed. The gloominess of (snow-less) winter running gets to me after about 2 hrs. Also like you, I have a half-marathon (NYC) in March and decided to embrace road training for that -- also to turn up the fitness. I'm still doing back-to-back long trail and hilly country-road runs on the weekend, but the midweek speed is better for my mood. Hopefully it won't rain so much this year and I'll be able to actually run in the mountains in the spring (vs slogging through and around pools of mud).