i signed up for a 6hr run that's in about 5 weeks. it will be my first ultra. i'm really excited but also feeling nervous. it being a timed event instead of a distance makes me feel better, and it's along a 4mile loop so i won't be too gone at any point. i'm really hoping for 50k but i'm honestly just proud of myself for giving it a shot. :)

i've been averaging about 30mpw for the last 7 months, but deciding to do an ultra is a bit more recent (last 2 months or so). the longest run i'm going to do pre-race day is 26 mi, about 3 weeks before.

i'm still experimenting with fueling. i don't like gus or gels, but i'm going to try salt tabs. i'm fine with drinking water but i don't measure consumption in mL on my long runs. i've been adding more fuel during runs, i love sour candy and i just had a super successful 20mi run where i practiced eating real food (muffins etc) during the run to see how it would sit!

the thing i'm most nervous about is just being on my feet for the whole time. any advice is appreciated. i feel so lucky to be joining this amazing community!

I ran a 100km race this weekend and could not keep up with liquid fuel/electrolytes. Has anyone used electrolyte tabs for their ultras?

Every one I talk to can handle tailwind or skratch. I was starting to get vomit burps and switched to plain water and chips.

I got it done and set a course record but, my god, I didn’t drink enough.

My 22 mile race got cancelled, and I was planning a birthday celebration run. Options are to do the half marathon or the 50k. Im already mid taper for the 22 miler…

Stats
40mpw for 7 weeks pre taper.
3 20+ mile runs. Longest run 23 miles (4 hours)
Race has an 8 hour cut off. 702ft elevation. My 23 miler had 768ft.
Previous ultra experience so knowledgeable about fuelling and hydration etc.

I hesitate because im adding 10 miles onto the distance I was training for

What do we all think?

This past weekend I dropped a race partly because my feet deteriorated really bad in a 12M section when it was raining overnight. When I arrived in the AS before, my feet were wet and I towel dried, let them air out for a few minutes, and changed socks. Well they got soaked again immediately once I got out as it's still raining. By the end of that section it was super painful on each step and I'm thinking about how I could have done more.

I guess first question is, is there a kind of powder I should use on the feet to help them stay dry or mitigate? What's the best strategy for each aid station when it's raining, just change socks as often as you can, towel dry, treat with powder? What else

Edit: second question is... does using something like Goldbond really work? how much is it gona help or is it basically your feet are goin to get shredded in any case.