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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 ... more
FAQs about Conquering 50(km):How many episodes does Conquering 50(km) have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.
June 09, 2021Episode 13. ConqueredHey 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...more6minPlay
May 18, 2021Episode 12. 15 weeks in, 1 week outIn this episode I talk about where I am at in training. This is also my final episode, next episode will be the "Conquered episode".I hope you enjoy Alec...more3minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 1. The IntroductionHello 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...more4minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 2. FamilyWelcome 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 ...more7minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 3. Long RunsWelcome 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...more7minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 5. Comparing 50 km training to marathon trainingHey everyone, in this episode I compare training for my 50km race to my marathon. Today I talk about, how many times I run/ran a week, nutrition, mileage and recovery. I hope you enjoy!Alec...more8minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 6. RecoveryHey 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 ...more4minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 7. Building StrengthHey 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...more4minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 9. Mock Race DayHey 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...more4minPlay
May 17, 2021Episode 10. The TaperHey everyone, in this episode I talk about the Taper. I start my taper today!Hope you enjoy,Alec...more3minPlay
FAQs about Conquering 50(km):How many episodes does Conquering 50(km) have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.