Conquering 50(km)

Conquering 50(km)

By Alec BarkerHealth & Fitness
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Conquering 50(km) episodes

  • Episode 13. Conquered

    Hey Everyone, thank you for tuning into my journey of running 50 km over the past 4 months. I completed the race and in this last podcast I talk about what's next, and how the race day went.

    Thanks again,

    Alec

    6 min
  • Episode 1. The Introduction

    Hello Everyone and welcome to Episode 1 of conquering 50(km). My name is Alec Barker and I am a 15 year old teenager who has set out on a goal to run 50 kilometers. This first episode is a backstory on why I am running 50km and my past with running. I hope you enjoy.

    Alec

    4 min
  • Episode 2. Family

    Welcome to Episode 2! Today I talk about family, and what family means to me during ultra marathon training as well as past marathon training. Family is one of those things you take for granted but when running long distances, you realize how family can help and push you through tough times. I hope you enjoy!

    Alec 

    7 min
  • Episode 3. Long Runs

    Welcome to Episode 3! Today I talk about Saturday long runs and how I felt during the hardest runs. I also talk about what I learned from running long distances every week. I hope you enjoy this episode!

    Alec

    7 min
  • Episode 6. Recovery

    Hey everyone, in this episode I take you through what recovery looks like post run. I talk about three sections of my recovery, them being smoothies, baths and yoga/stretching.

    I hope you enjoy!

    Alec

     

    4 min
  • Episode 7. Building Strength

    Hey everyone, today in episode 7 I talk about how I build strength in my legs. Throughout training for this ultra marathon I have learned how and why, building strength in your legs will help with long distance running. 

    Hope you enjoy,

    Alec

    4 min
  • Episode 9. Mock Race Day

    Hey everyone, in this episode I talk about my mock race day last Saturday. It was a full marathon and a great confidence booster!

    Hope you enjoy,

    Alec

    4 min

About Conquering 50(km)

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This podcast is about my running journey. My name is Alec Barker, and I am 16 years old. I have set out on a goal to run an ultramarathon, that is 50 kilometres long. The goal through this podcast is for me to talk about the journey ahead, as well as some lesson I have learned.