From 5K to 100K – All the Lessons I Learned Training for My First Ultramarathon

In this video, I’m sharing everything I learned going from running a simple 5K to training for my first 100K ultramarathon. It’s been a long journey full of challenges, mistakes, breakthroughs, and lessons — and I want to share them all to help you prepare for your own ultra journey.

Whether you're training for your first ultra, dreaming about a 100K, or just curious what it takes to go from shorter distances to an ultramarathon — this video is for you!

👉 In this video, I cover:

How I went from 5K to training for a 100K: my story
Biggest training mistakes (so you can avoid them)
Essential ultramarathon training tips
The role of strength training for ultra runners
What I would do differently next time

If you’re thinking about running an ultramarathon or pushing beyond your limits, I hope this video gives you real, honest insights — beyond the typical training plans.

💬 Let me know in the comments if you're training for your first ultra or if you have any questions!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Chapter 1: 2021 - Where it all began
02:54 Chapter 2: 2022 - Building a base
04:14 Chapter 3: 2023 - Life's changing fast
06:28 Chapter 4: 2024 - A turning point
11:06 Chapter 5: 2025 - The road to 100K
12:30 Full Week of Training