What Happens To Your Body During An Ultramarathon

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  • Ultramarathons are races ranging from 50 to 4,345 km. During races, the most common problems for runners are nausea and vomiting. Some runners may get blurry vision. Sleepiness and hallucinations are problems in longer races lasting more than 24 hours.
    Following is a transcript of the video:
    Ultramarathons are a growing sport in the US and globally. In these grueling tests of human endurance, your body can go through a lot of stress. Following is a transcript of the video.
    In 2018, more than 108-thousand people finished ultramarathons in the US alone. An ultramarathon is any race longer than 42 kilometers. Races can range anywhere from 50 to over 4,000 kilometers. But one of the more common lengths covers about 100 kilometers and takes, on average, 17 hours to finish.
    In some of the longer races, half of the runners never see the finish line. Because these races not only push you to your mental limit they take a toll on your body both inside and out.
    Ultra runners endure pretty extreme conditions. The Badwater Ultramarathon, for example, covers over 4,000 meters of elevation through Death Valley, in July, one of the hottest months of the year. Temperatures reach up to 47 degrees Celsius, causing headaches and dizziness in many runners.
    But even if you’re running in more comfortable weather, you could be feeling sick to your stomach. One of the most common issues in any ultramarathon is nausea and/or vomiting. It affects about 37% of people who complete a race, but it’s also the number one reason runners won’t finish in the first place.
    That’s because running disrupts your digestion. It diverts blood away from your stomach to your muscles. And since ultramarathons last so long, many races provide sandwiches, pasta, and other carb-loaded meals. As a result, that food will sit around undigested, causing problems. But if your stomach isn’t slowing you down, your eyes could be causing you grief.
    Windy conditions can dry out or damage the cells that pump a protective liquid layer over your cornea, which can cause your cornea to swell up and blur your vision. During the Hellgate 100K for example, runners report losing most of their vision by the end. They call it “Hellgate Eyes.”
    But no amount of protection or preparation can prevent one symptom: Sleepiness. For a 17-hour race, it might not be so bad. But longer races can stretch to more than 24 hours, which can make sleepy runners more prone to trips and falls or worse, hallucinations.
    The Barkley Marathons, for example, is a race where runners are given 60 hours to finish 161 km. In 2005, one runner reported that he thought he saw houses at the top of the mountain and believed he was their garbageman sent to pick up the trash.
    Despite all these health hazards, ultrarunning is a growing sport. One study found that compared to marathoners, ultrarunners are more likely to do it for nature and a sense of purpose than for the competitive aspect. So if you’re up for the challenge, plenty of races are on trails through natural areas, so at least you’ll get a great view!
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    What Happens To Your Body During An Ultramarathon
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  • @HTPCYMC
    @HTPCYMC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2388

    You ever just run to flex on walking people.

    • @extracheese5284
      @extracheese5284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      yes

    • @mr.brightside1266
      @mr.brightside1266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I actually am

    • @Okuni_
      @Okuni_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      You ever walk to flex on wheelchair people

    • @d_y_n_a_m_o
      @d_y_n_a_m_o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes...but every time I do it, a black hole appears...

    • @MauriiBoii
      @MauriiBoii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      you ever just see to flex on blind people

  • @Linkmon99
    @Linkmon99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +824

    I run a lot, and I’ve even ran a pretty quick marathon. But when I finished that marathon I said “man I don’t think I’ll ever try running farther than this” when my legs almost gave out in exhaustion.. honestly that’s because ultra running is a whole different type of sport, it’s not about speed it’s just about survival

    • @itscrystals1397
      @itscrystals1397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Don’t you play Roblox lol

    • @cheesesits
      @cheesesits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@itscrystals1397 what does that have to do with anything?

    • @itscrystals1397
      @itscrystals1397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@cheesesits nothing it’s just funny that I found the richest Roblox player on here talking about running marathons

    • @tanmaygarg30
      @tanmaygarg30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I just got into 'endure sports' I'm 17 and I love it mate I just wanna do all these ulta marathons ultra cyclothons and stuff.....it's jist amazing....

    • @odee2004
      @odee2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      if you're not trained or haven't done any running at all then it'll be about survival for you, even if it is just 10k. If you're a professional/elite ultramarathoner and it is about speed. Who ever cross the finish line first wins.

  • @ChristopherMoom
    @ChristopherMoom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1153

    During an Ultramarathon, your body goes Ultra Instinct

    • @annymus4502
      @annymus4502 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christopher Moon
      OMG! ARE YOU AN UNDERTALE FAN?

    • @extracheese5284
      @extracheese5284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Anonymous Girl stop

    • @Razorcarl
      @Razorcarl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmaoo

    • @annymus4502
      @annymus4502 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      extra cheese
      Why stop? I mean, I am not making a joke on her

    • @jessezitting9153
      @jessezitting9153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha no it doesn’t. It goes ultra broken. 😂

  • @jgall2810
    @jgall2810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1745

    Why am I watching this, I will never run an Ultramarathon

    • @NXE212
      @NXE212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Except when you are on a simulator

    • @raz0229
      @raz0229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It will still help you occasionally!

    • @JustinDoesTriathlon
      @JustinDoesTriathlon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I believe in you. :)

    • @madintheattic
      @madintheattic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      The video is over dramatic about it, everything less than 24h (so max 1 night w/out sleep) is manageable if you train meaningfully and you are careful with nutrition/hydratation

    • @nilsp9426
      @nilsp9426 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      well start with a 5k run and see where you get from there :)

  • @karsu
    @karsu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +418

    Ran several ultras now....yup. This is all true. Heck I get sleepy at 10 hrs.

    • @User-jr7vf
      @User-jr7vf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How many miles do you cover non stop? And how long you rest before the next leg?

    • @blakerichard801
      @blakerichard801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hi all. I'm an ultra marathon runner and decided to make a youtube channel in hopes of sharing my journey. If you could take a moment to check it out that would mean a lot. th-cam.com/video/LwJ9sU2UO6U/w-d-xo.html

    • @johnthouin5145
      @johnthouin5145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Adderall

    • @gl4989
      @gl4989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@johnthouin5145 Nah, running on stims is not a good idea

    • @beattrixkiddo2725
      @beattrixkiddo2725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@gl4989 I would say caffeine is an exception.

  • @seththomas3956
    @seththomas3956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    I personally really enjoy ultras. I'm a mid pack runner at best, so the effort level is always pretty low with lots of walking when going uphill. I've ran five or six ultras now, including one last week, up to fifty miles. Unlike a 5k or 10k, which is basically a full on sprint until you finish, an ultra requires being smart, pacing yourself, and being cognizant of your food/water intake. Short of that, it'll hurt some towards the end, but it's an almost transcendental experience each time. You're capable of way more than you might think.

    • @jimmoses6617
      @jimmoses6617 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too. 54 yo midpacker here. Did a 50 miler 2 weeks ago. A few 55ks and a bunch of 25- mile range trail runs on my own. Did asphalt marathons in my early 40s but now only run on trails

  • @nrbeck1
    @nrbeck1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    During my first 100 miler, I yelled at a trash bin. Thought it was a person in the middle of the sidewalk.

  • @emtydoctrine
    @emtydoctrine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    Well, as an ultra-runner, I completed all races up to a 50K and doing a second attempt for a 50M in September. Pacing, Fueling, and Hydration are key components for best success for finishing an ultra race.

    • @User-jr7vf
      @User-jr7vf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What distance you run nonstop?

    • @TeamKevin31
      @TeamKevin31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      User Droid from my fridge to my room

    • @jakec2009
      @jakec2009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      eMTy doctrine How do you manage knee pain?My knees start hurting a lot after 10 miles.

    • @pjw1016
      @pjw1016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Found that cannabis(sativas) at those really tough junctures is helpful and can get you through another 2 or 3 hours with minimal pain.

    • @jargontaka
      @jargontaka ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jakec2009 lose weight. Increase your cadence. Mid to forefoot strike. Proper form of running

  • @butterplayz_yt9606
    @butterplayz_yt9606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    Runs marathon, runs a few more meters after crossing finish line
    Me: I’m a bit of an athlete too

    • @irfinity
      @irfinity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Well.... Since you run a marathon. You ARE an athlete!

    • @butterplayz_yt9606
      @butterplayz_yt9606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      irfinity I ran one lol but not fast at all, almost got dq’ed

    • @wrestlar3246
      @wrestlar3246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have a little confidence !

    • @kyto5001
      @kyto5001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ButterPlayz_YT hey you passed the cut off

    • @bro...5849
      @bro...5849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      ButterPlayz_YT Bruh 99% of the population will never even attempt a marathon you are better than you think

  • @jakerose8928
    @jakerose8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    massive respect to all ultra runners

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 5 ปีที่แล้ว +696

    I’m the ultramarathon champion, just ask my TV channel lady. She’ll tell you all about it. Yup, I even beat the former record holder Aladeen

    • @clxwncrxwn
      @clxwncrxwn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Kim Jong-un that sounds too aladeen.

    • @sjcm711
      @sjcm711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      literally beat him? lol

    • @NASALunarLight
      @NASALunarLight 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is China your enemy if you found out North Korean ate Chinese food?

    • @QuynhLe-hm2ed
      @QuynhLe-hm2ed 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kim Jong-un lol

    • @ethannarimatsujayne6440
      @ethannarimatsujayne6440 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I call BS

  • @jaswindersinghnarula2867
    @jaswindersinghnarula2867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    I clicked looking at 100 degree. Thinking how is this even possible. Then I realized it's America. Weird with units.

    • @amazing1933
      @amazing1933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jaswinder Singh Narula same

    • @destroyercrush1052
      @destroyercrush1052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That’s why, I don’t use Barbaric ImPeRiAl UnItS . I use the Le Système Internationale (Metric)

    • @destroyercrush1052
      @destroyercrush1052 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Osman Batur Ikr

    • @malachi5518
      @malachi5518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Metric system sucks ass

    • @asadalbra
      @asadalbra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Imagine running even a marathon on 47°C though!!!

  • @koberowland9798
    @koberowland9798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    Who is watching this because u love David goggins

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’ve run ultras and love them. My longest is only 52km so I’ve happily avoided all the bad stuff. The good stuff is the training and racing is amazing for my mental health. I find being out in nature therapeutic and the whole process gives me a beautiful sense of purpose. Thks for your video!

    • @kennethkho7165
      @kennethkho7165 ปีที่แล้ว

      52 km is just a little bit more than regular marathon

    • @Mookiethedog
      @Mookiethedog ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kennethkho7165 yes sir

  • @EdgarsLapins
    @EdgarsLapins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    That's strange, I've finished somewhere between 10-15 ultras, and I have many friends in the community. Yet I've only ever heard of a few isolated incidents of vomiting and nausea. Never experienced it myself. Would be good to see what kind of ultra runner survey is behind that data, what was their sample.
    In any case, it's important to note that the races mentioned here are some of the toughest in the world (e.g. Badwater and Barkley). One does not simply go there without many years of experience and gradually more tougher ultras races behind one's belt.
    Also, like someone else mentioned in the comments, the key ingredients to a good ultra experience are:
    1) proper pacing (i.e. knowing your pace, not going too fast, never pushing yourself too hard),
    2) fueling (eating things your body can digest easily, such as bananas, sports bars, sports gels, sports drinks and similar - I mean wtf was that about pasta, food like that is only ever served after the race),
    3) hydration (knowing approx. how much you sweat per an hour when running, and therefore running with a backpack which will usually hold anywhere from 0.7L, for the world's top ultra athletes, to 2L of water or sports drink, for people like me, in special reservoirs).
    And as for sleepiness - realistically, no-one really has to start worrying about that until they are doing races which come close to 24h in length.

    • @oldskool70iverson89
      @oldskool70iverson89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said. I am by far not an expert Ultrarunner, but the ones I've done, I don't think I've seen 37% toss cookies. Yes, I've been nauseated, but yet to throw-up. Maybe in Skyrunning (above treeline).

    • @salgado96as
      @salgado96as ปีที่แล้ว +1

      awesome info man thank you

  • @thechosenone82517
    @thechosenone82517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    The barkleys is the hardest u can ever do! Only 17 runners finished the run. Since 1986

    • @youssefrochdi1994
      @youssefrochdi1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The Barkley is mentally demanding. They run 5 marathons back to back while having to follow that mad man's instructions. Brutal. I hope I will participate one day

    • @rndmbs
      @rndmbs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@youssefrochdi1994 4 not 5

    • @rivernet62
      @rivernet62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Youssef Rochdi each lap is about 20 miles so it’s about 100 miles if you finish

    • @kuuderesyndrome3249
      @kuuderesyndrome3249 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Joe Greene Leadville 100 you only have 30 hours to complete a 100 mile marathon and its at the highest elevated city in the US that one is usually considered the hardest

    • @ChivasBarcelonaMex
      @ChivasBarcelonaMex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kuuderesyndrome3249 It's tough but I'm sure most Tarahumaras can run that much in that time. Yes. I read Born To Run.

  • @BT_Spanky
    @BT_Spanky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I’ve ran and completed two full marathons. I hope to finish an ultramarathon someday.
    Just bucket listing....

    • @johnnewman7663
      @johnnewman7663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      A 50k ultramarathon on trails is easier on the body than a road marathon. Different angles, different muscles used, varied impacts, more forgiving terrain and therefore impacts on the joints. Takes a bit of practice running on trails but as for the distance, you could for sure do an ultra if you can do a marathon. I'm running a road marathon tomorrow to qualify for an ultra, and I'm more scared for my knees tomorrow than I am for the 100k in February!

    • @alwaysuseless
      @alwaysuseless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnnewman7663 Agree with everything you just said (well, a year ago). I hope you stop running on pavement. Trail runs are not only easier on your body, but they're also more scenic and more fun.

    • @johnnewman7663
      @johnnewman7663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alwaysuseless I needed that road marathon to qualify for a trail ultra. I do as much running as I can on trails. Since I wrote that a year ago I've taken a shining to exploration also - linking up big geographical features off-track and working out scrambles to get to places for the views, etc. I feel so lucky to have chanced upon the hobby! Got a 100-mile trail ultra in April which I'm super-psyched for up and down the Victorian Alps :)

    • @alwaysuseless
      @alwaysuseless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnnewman7663 Up and down the Victorian Alps sounds like fun. Your April is roughly equivalent to our October in the U.S. Fortunately, your alps are "only" 6,500 ft. :-) Do your runs and scrambles include backpacking (overnight camping)? I'm into ultralight backpacking and long runs, but I've never combined them. I don't think I'd like running with 15 or 20 pounds on my back. I want to do the Western States (100 miles), but that's a crap shoot to get in, even with a qualifying 100-K.

    • @johnnewman7663
      @johnnewman7663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alwaysuseless Yes the peaks are modest compared to US/Europe, but there is 25,000ft of elevation over the course so it's relentless by Australian standards. I haven't done a multi-day run with ultra-light gear yet but I'm keen. I have done that style - camping at a base and doing a long run each day as a holiday. Tried a 50K, mountain then 50K the next day as a way of experiencing a new area. Very satisfying! Good luck with Western States! Like everyone else I'd love to do that race - but there are so many stunning areas in the US, you won't have to do much research to find another course that floats your boat. I'm interested in Ouray 100, No Business 100, and in South Africa Mac Pac 100, and the new UTMB race in the Pyranese... if only I were super rich with no responsibilities :)

  • @Tara_Masika
    @Tara_Masika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One guy that ran the Barkley was tripping so hard, he couldn't use his map. He said it kept turning into photos of his family!

  • @unleashingpotential-psycho9433
    @unleashingpotential-psycho9433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Ultra marathons are insane 🔥🔥

  • @22s22a
    @22s22a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Kudos to those humans who have a desire to do this. I have no desire to run more than 4 or 5 miles

    • @emilycoles4066
      @emilycoles4066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AAron same 😂

    • @massman1216
      @massman1216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dang I can’t run over a mile

    • @bensimmons6149
      @bensimmons6149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cause you’re weak asf

    • @omarabazid5625
      @omarabazid5625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m 12 and hopefully one day I’ll run the ultra

    • @22s22a
      @22s22a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bensimmons6149 and you cant shoot consistent jumpers and liability in playoffs

  • @XEinstein
    @XEinstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I actually quite like the hallucinations during endurance events. So far they've been pretty funny. Once I saw a gnome stroll by.

  • @AndresGarcia-vv5br
    @AndresGarcia-vv5br 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I ran my first 100km for a fundraiser. It was around my school’s track (I’m 17). I ran 250 laps. I started running at midnight and finished at 7 pm. But I started feeling sleepy only after two hours of running.

    • @dididubalier2196
      @dididubalier2196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes I also run 100000km when I was 3 years old to entertain my mum

    • @chilechamber
      @chilechamber ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dididubalier2196 STOP!

    • @lz7637
      @lz7637 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats dope af keep that shit up bro- i wish i was that type of a beast at 17, I'm 35. good shit.

  • @dehepicguy
    @dehepicguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I personally have done an ultramarathon, with the longest distance I have gone being 30 miles. I totally agree with what this video has to say on how your body is affected physically. Even though that’s only 4 miles more than a marathon, my body felt like glass and when I had to sidestep out do the way for a bike towards the end that was enough to make me come to a dead stop cramp. Our bodies were not physically designed to run that far, but I can understand the wanting to fulfill purpose as that was my intention of finishing it in the past. Good video spreading awareness about this!

  • @indicacesar
    @indicacesar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i really want to complete a ultra marathon in my life. it’s one in my bucket list. but i wanna do it cause i’m competitive asf and i also love nature but i wanna do it to compete

  • @johnmunjak1714
    @johnmunjak1714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Good gawd! What have I signed up for?!? 😱

  • @markbonik
    @markbonik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hopefully running a 200 miler next year. The Bigfoot 200... Pray for me

    • @Jxnaa113
      @Jxnaa113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck!

    • @Ob_Bashar
      @Ob_Bashar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you finish?:)

    • @markbonik
      @markbonik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Ob_Bashar I did! Bigfoot cancelled so my friend and I ran a 200 miler in a state park by his house. 73 hrs from start to finish :D

    • @LouisLeCrack
      @LouisLeCrack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markbonik damn bro... I’m shook. How did you do it? Like how did you push through the discomfort and what fueled you do this?

    • @markbonik
      @markbonik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LouisLeCrack Well, we figured we already put in the time/training.. we might as well run 200. It was rough! Here is an album. Not sure it will show here... photos.app.goo.gl/LHukcHbLqLYxH3rp6

  • @LazarusSlade
    @LazarusSlade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So, if you're a garbage man running an ultra and you begin to hallucinate you're a garbage man running an ultra, How do you distinguish between reality and hallucination?

    • @youssefrochdi1994
      @youssefrochdi1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hw doesn't have to. He just has to keep running.

  • @Cappellano
    @Cappellano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Right... enjoy the view while you’re sleepy, hallucinating, damn near blind, and suffering stomach issues.
    Sign me up!

    • @oa2621
      @oa2621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jacob Bali 😂 I KNOW

  • @ashleywatkins1380
    @ashleywatkins1380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I just want to run at least a mile. I'm not there yet.

    • @Owndirlimo
      @Owndirlimo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Ashley Watkins keep working, you can do it.

    • @Tiredtapshoes
      @Tiredtapshoes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Repetition. Go often and you will.

    • @nathantyrell4898
      @nathantyrell4898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also it can come down to mental fortitude and sometimes you've got to push beyond your body with the mind

  • @grrrrr219
    @grrrrr219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Conclusion: you can be high just by running 60 miles 😂😂😂

  • @temogen2
    @temogen2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for useing the metric system.

  • @alwaysuseless
    @alwaysuseless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To prepare for an ultramarathon, you need to do long runs and consume food on the run. Get your body accustomed to exertion AND digestion. Otherwise, you're definitely going to bonk when you attempt 100 miles (161 Km).

  • @joelouden6592
    @joelouden6592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My "ultra" was a 2-miler last month. It was also my last 2+ mile run, ever. Every second of it was miserable. I now use my running shoes to mow the lawn, instead.

  • @iangothis1580
    @iangothis1580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I pass out and get picked up by local pioneers.

  • @pablodavidclavijo4609
    @pablodavidclavijo4609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If there's something I know I'll never have to worry about is this

  • @stevocanuck
    @stevocanuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Marathon: 26.2 miles
    Ultra marathon: anything more than 26.2 miles
    Me: Runs 26.3 miles
    Also me: I’m an ultra marathoner

  • @martyes9563
    @martyes9563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've never run an ultra and I can confirm all of this is true.

  • @VenomousCompany
    @VenomousCompany 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    So 1 millimeter over a marathon is an Ultra-Marathon? Sweet.

  • @amiedyer86
    @amiedyer86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Completed my first ever race of any kind, 100km was a great day, my tip be eat before you get hungry drink before your thirsty' walk the hills and enjoy it

  • @molitareal6204
    @molitareal6204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tried running a marathon and my legs just gave up on the 30th km, cramps all over the area, even on some parts of the legs ive never had cramps before, thats just 30 km, and I had to get into the ambulance to the finishing line! Forget marathons, ultramarathon? Now that is pain! To all ultramarathon runners, yall are beasts!

  • @ntokozomduna637
    @ntokozomduna637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Thank you for using the metric system.

  • @NewbyTon
    @NewbyTon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    And that's how PewDiePie lost his legs

  • @FauziNomad
    @FauziNomad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The max I have run is 77 kms cross country (mil trg), from Saharanpur to Dehradun India with my 12 kg pack and 3.5 kg rifle. This was in 2011. Run lasted 10+ hours. What a run it was!
    Would like to go back to that fitness level. Presently I go for sub 2 hr 20km runs...

  • @johnandrews8590
    @johnandrews8590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I ran 30 miles yesterday. Nothing happened to my body. Oh and by the way, technically anything over marathon distance is an ultra. So, 43km is arguably one. You don't have to run Badwater to be an ultramarathoner.

  • @Trucker_Rich
    @Trucker_Rich 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I feel special now lol. Here’s to more! 🍻

  • @NewbyTon
    @NewbyTon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Your body goes ultra sicko mode

    • @mycelia_ow
      @mycelia_ow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And then you experience a mirage of Travis Scott

    • @Paris__Michael
      @Paris__Michael 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      BEAUTIFUL 😆😆🤪🤪🤪!!...... This WHOLE LITTLE comment thread!

  • @mohare134
    @mohare134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You missed a big one...Hyponatremia and the fact that longer ultras can really screw-up your endocrine system for months if you don't train properly.

  • @Dylan-xu9cv
    @Dylan-xu9cv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think that it should be noted that the Barkly marathons are almost impossible to get into and the course changes every year

  • @jaydeh.
    @jaydeh. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I would pass out.

  • @k444ng
    @k444ng 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remembered trying to do a normal marathon before, I died on the first kilometre lol

    • @empyrionin
      @empyrionin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is even that

  • @edmundcura3233
    @edmundcura3233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I did CCC in 108km around mont blanc last 2017 it was one of the worst weather for the race’s history. After descending Grand col ferret and reaching Champex lac around 70k into the race, my eyesight went all white. I had to stay inside the station for 3 hrs until my vision got a bit better which costed me my buffer time, good thing I was still able to finish the race. No food intake after 50km

    • @johnnewman7663
      @johnnewman7663 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations for finishing after those hiccups! Any tips on the best precautions one can take to avoid or get out of such a situation? Thanks

  • @raz0229
    @raz0229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    After 4000 Kms, _"Unfortunately, You've reached an End"_

  • @fk9305
    @fk9305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like this type of competition is not only senseless, but sort of knocks years off the body's length of life.

  • @toast9965
    @toast9965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I actually just started trail running this year. Right now I only run a distance of 10-15k, which I'm being honest, if I run even longer or further it just becomes a logistical nightmare. I think anything that takes longer than 2 hours is just too much. I may look at doing a half and full marathons at some point, but never anything more than that.

    • @dididubalier2196
      @dididubalier2196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is what everyone says before running a marathon. After you finish a marathon you get hooked and start thinking in bigger races, trust me

    • @empyrionin
      @empyrionin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      After running 10-15k i ran 25k no problem. You can run a semimarathon in about 2 hours while still being an amateur runner. I was even overweight when I started. You think it's a lot, but actually your body can do a lot more than you think if you train it (doesn't even have to be crazy training, just periodic). The biggest barrier is mental, you think it's gonna be 100% harder because you double the distance, but it's really not like that!

  • @juandaa.g7295
    @juandaa.g7295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for using the metric units

  • @gotsu21
    @gotsu21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No, digestive system slows down but never stops, especially on such slow paced ultra vs high paced road marathon. Feeding simple carb and sugar are the way to go. My personal favorite is Coke - sugar, hydration, and caffeine. Who says sleepy? If you are a competitive runner, you do not get sleepy.

  • @vosko0219
    @vosko0219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I cannot run enough! I wish I had more time to do so!

  • @barefootbeachrunner9498
    @barefootbeachrunner9498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ive run only 3 short ultras a 48k,50k and 60k the longest taking about 7 hours so havent got to the delusional stage yet
    Another running mate of mine has done a few longer runs up to around 160k but his most challenging was a mountain run 76k but was over 10k of elevation gain
    He didnt make it to the last check point and missed the cut off for finishing by 15 minutes
    I wasnt there at the time but he later told me that when he got his DNF and no finishers medal he sat down in a cold water stream for about 10 mins and cried
    The following year he did the same event again and made it in time
    He wants me to go with him next year to do it
    Ill let you guess my response 🤔😂

    • @sministro
      @sministro ปีที่แล้ว

      You ended up joining your friend?! What mountain run is that one?

    • @barefootbeachrunner9498
      @barefootbeachrunner9498 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sministro
      No I didnt go
      I've had some injuries and for the last 10 months I've be battling long covid issues
      Slowly recovering and doing some swimming and some slow easy short runs,not even close to training for an ultra again my heart and lungs are pretty trashed at the moment
      The event is "Buffalo Stampede"
      Mountain area of regional Victoria in Australia
      It's normally run in the early days of April which is the start of our Autumn a bit cooler

  • @spookledrealhard7154
    @spookledrealhard7154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hallucinations and a nice view hmmm sign me up! Deadass finna be my new hobby :D

  • @hunterjamison162
    @hunterjamison162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not all ultras are trail marathons. Some tend to be just timed races that run consistent loops for 12,24,48,72+ hours.
    There’s a bit of a science to fuel intake during different ultras but not all are specifically brutal in terms of heat and elevation gain. They all have a unique challenge to it which is what keeps it interesting. I implore you to check out the results from the 24 hour world championships this past weekend in Albi, France!

  • @NobleTries
    @NobleTries 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ultrarunners are the greatest athletes in the world

  • @michails.maipas814
    @michails.maipas814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very good video, very useful information. 🇬🇷🏃‍♂️Best inspiration is the one athlete who is running 😃🏃‍♂️😃in the highest number of the years worldwide during his lifetime 🏃‍♂️🇬🇷 age 64yrs I did 4750 km!, at the end of 60 days race duration I was feeling nothing problem even cold, windy, and raining weather. Congratulations in every participant And organizers ultra marathons

  • @theoreticalcuber9475
    @theoreticalcuber9475 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Today i tried running a marathon at 35km i gave up and now i am in bed with hurting legs

    • @johnnewman7663
      @johnnewman7663 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So close!!! Did you eat and drink, and do you think you might have kept going if you'd started slower?
      I wanted to pull out of my first marathon at the 26k mark when my knees got upset, but I had accepted too many donations to quit, so I hobbled to the end, feeling sorry for myself.
      After some better training and preparation I enjoy longer distances now, especially on trails. Maybe you could have another go, maybe a trail 50k? 42k whacking your knees on the hard road is brutal for the body!

    • @theoreticalcuber9475
      @theoreticalcuber9475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It started to crazy storm rain and i was out in the open the rain was really really hard and it was super windy all of sudden making it hard to see or breathe also for about the last 30 min strava stopped working and my phone had low battery so maybe i will try again in better condition

  • @brandonspiegel2293
    @brandonspiegel2293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice!!!

  • @morlarav602
    @morlarav602 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thumbnail

  • @theeel8981
    @theeel8981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now that’s epic

  • @AlexanderAlemayhu
    @AlexanderAlemayhu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Insane! These people are literally challenging their limits 😅

  • @darklight6921
    @darklight6921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you can hallucinate a bear chasing you. you'll win.

  • @j2959
    @j2959 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job using Si units

  • @JDMimeTHEFIRST
    @JDMimeTHEFIRST 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I relate to wanting to do ultras for the scenery and joy of running alone 😀. I would never do Death Valley. I don’t run in extreme heat. Extreme cold, I have run in and did fine, but heat is more dangerous

  • @Teriyakipapita
    @Teriyakipapita 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Run Forrest! Run!!

  • @suraj22ish
    @suraj22ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marathons are an evolutionary feature of human race

  • @kehmarakeh4835
    @kehmarakeh4835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Mind started doubting itself,then i have to scold it,recalibrated and enjoy every steps....

  • @josephhebert1785
    @josephhebert1785 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's a good thing to remember that the guy who ran the original Marathon died after he finished it.

  • @tekkenfan01
    @tekkenfan01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I will do the ultra marathon in my car

  • @abigaila9196
    @abigaila9196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can't even run beyond 10 minutes at a go 🤣🤣

    • @David-iw2de
      @David-iw2de 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Abigail A 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @siemniak
      @siemniak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slow down. There you go

  • @just_a_dad3208
    @just_a_dad3208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was recently had to stop fighting due to CTE issues and then 1mnth later i got hit by a car rollerblading back to my apartment and broke my rt leg!! And im using Ultra Marathon training and hunger to compete as my rehab

  • @billyg1461
    @billyg1461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ultra running. If you're going to be stupid, you've got to be tough.

    • @buyers-value
      @buyers-value 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is ideology behind Ultramarathon races... Why do people participate and what's the key take??
      Is it only joy of victory or process??

  • @ezpzdz8155
    @ezpzdz8155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    At this point the US is just being a little kid refusing to convert to the metric system SMH

    • @Kyle_Tungcab_Taylor
      @Kyle_Tungcab_Taylor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well that is pretty expensive to change all the road signs from US customary to metric system.

  • @austinstanley859
    @austinstanley859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great documentaries out there on The Barkley. Much longer than 100 miles. It changes and gets longer every time someone finished the race (only like 17 people have in 30 years) but he never changes the description.
    Also, something like 2 climbs of everest in total elevation gain.

    • @katiem3626
      @katiem3626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the “where dreams go to die” doc is a great look into what all goes on. Lazarus is a crazy man but so is everyone running the Barkley Marathons!

  • @buana9588
    @buana9588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the house is paid actor

  • @theRiddleMaker95
    @theRiddleMaker95 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here in Greece we have the marathon and the spartathlon which is 247km or 153 miles from Athens to sparta it's a badass ultramarathon because of the elevation of the ground you know mountains and staff!

  • @escritoradesorientada8731
    @escritoradesorientada8731 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me watching this - So cool, wanna try

  • @charlesthorndike2702
    @charlesthorndike2702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am going to run a 100km race/run in the future. There, I said it. There's no turning back for me now

  • @rahilmirza5620
    @rahilmirza5620 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    *I feel exhausted after watching this video*

  • @cleverpython1546
    @cleverpython1546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching this as I’m training for my first ultra lol

    • @katiem3626
      @katiem3626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      have you run your ultra yet?

  • @mitalibhowmick5841
    @mitalibhowmick5841 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How to get rid of nausia and vomiting problem for Ultramarathon?

  • @raz0229
    @raz0229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fun Fact: _Pakistan Special Services Group's (SSG) training emphasizes 60 Kilometers marathon in 12 hours and an eight km run in 45 minutes with full gear DAILY_

    • @jibrankhalil4837
      @jibrankhalil4837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what recreational hikers do on a thru-hike, nothing special. "Running" a ultramarathon is whats impressive.

  • @ultraeon
    @ultraeon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel nausea when I run even a mile and I overheat

  • @Ooomarr123
    @Ooomarr123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol once he said hallucinations the trippy music played😆🤣😏

  • @adhiladhi1890
    @adhiladhi1890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    David freakin' goggins is the god of ultra marathons.

  • @skylinez4793
    @skylinez4793 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This makes a marathon look like a walk in the park….

  • @erzcav4793
    @erzcav4793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If im doing an ultra marathon, ill be walking it.

    • @killerontheroad280
      @killerontheroad280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      erzebeth cavanaugh that’s called hiking you dumbass

  • @Thebirdemoji
    @Thebirdemoji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When your doing an ultra marathon your not jogging the whole way through you'll see there's a lot of walking and its no Competition.

  • @waedjradi
    @waedjradi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds dangerous. I gotta sign up.

  • @zsuzsannagyorffy3431
    @zsuzsannagyorffy3431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love my sport.

    • @Trucker_Rich
      @Trucker_Rich 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zsuzsanna Györffy me too!

  • @sixhdjdj
    @sixhdjdj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Cross country/marathon runners are the army rangers of sports lmao

  • @The-GreenHornet
    @The-GreenHornet 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    David Goggins laughs at this!
    STAY HARD!

  • @lifesymphony2024
    @lifesymphony2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many days do you take to complete 4,345 km run?? How do you do the run, continuosly without a break or with intervals in between?? Is it an individual race or a passing baton relay??

    • @Kiwua91
      @Kiwua91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbow County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama. And that's what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going.

  • @ushasureshkumawat8535
    @ushasureshkumawat8535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Plot twist, it was 100°C