Marathon Dreadmills

4.5 Hours of pure Moooooooonooooooooootooooony

I’m on my ultra journey to take on a 100 mile Ultra race in October 2018 as well as unlock my own mental health. In August of 2017 I stopped alcohol for good, turned vegetarian, transformed my nutrition intake and decided over night to become an ultra runner. This is my journey. contact me mills@ustwo.com

Yesterday I ran on a treadmill four(pun intended) the duration of a slow marathon – 4.5 hours. Why? Simply to get time on my feet (remember my 100 mile ultra will likely take me the best part of 20 hours) – it was a chance to test out nutrition.

Sam set me the following:

Start slow it’s not about distance, just the feeling of moving constantly.

50mins at between 9–10kph

10 walking at 6kph (this is your hypothetical aid station so its here you fuel up with your nutrition)

X4 + 30 mins 10kph

Drink at least 750–1l an hour (sipping)

This is an ultra race prep run out you, making mistakes and finding out what to do and what not to do is what this is for…. Start easy easy. Good luck mate 💪🏼

Why explain in words when a video I made Can say it in actual reelz.

Things I learnt

1. I need change of clothes at 26miles – soaked!

2. Peanuts make me gas!! And make me feel a bit hids but the salt was amazing and helped my hydration.

3. Eating every hour almost was too much but at same time went well as I never ran out of energy.

4. I consumed 4 backpacks of water

5. I did it!

And if you wanna take it on then here is a Little JFDI Cast : How to Run a Marathon on a Treadmill.

As always I’d love to hear from you at mills@ustwo.com