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I Ran a 50K Ultra, this is what happened

2025-03-21 Sports
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Top Comments (10)

@ColeRunning 2025-03-21

50k is just inconceivable for me, massive congrats mate! I’ll have to do an ultra… but I’m gonna wait a decade or two haha. Take care mate!

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@TheFODRunner 2025-03-21

Great to see the first race of the year Ben 👏 that’s a good bit of confidence moving forwards into 2025!

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@LeakTheCat 2025-03-22

Good stuff mate. Dont be ashamed of bringing up your past victories. You are a legend! Learnt so much from watching you. Much love from Australia

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@benjammind 2025-03-22

Your relentless optimism is brilliant to hear Ben, well done and keep it up! Love your content

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@Bertziethegreat 2025-03-21

Stonor park.... 420 runners.... Blaze it!

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@scoobysnacks209 2025-03-23

I only started running recently since I decided to drop 5 stone and smoking well I quit smoking over 2 years ago as I just couldn't walk up stairs without being out of breath . My dream is to run a marathon race one day (I'm 45 years old ) I'm running 5km every 2nd day and walking 8 km in between them days . But I'm addicted to it now and can't wait to run a 10k that's my next goal distance .I can only run a 5k in 28 :57 so I have alot of work to do 😊

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@conradburdekin722 2025-03-21

The little Ben face on the elevation map is great 😂

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@DiggerPrints0814 2025-03-26

Just did a 50k Ultra on the weekend myself. Good times and highly recommend this distance to anyone who completes a marathon and wonders what's next.

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@Adamnealvelez 2025-03-28

LOVE the ability to plant a tree over getting a medal! Great work out there!

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@graeme8006 2026-01-03

Looks great! I’ve just entered this race for 2026 my first ultra, can’t wait!

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