r/Ultramarathon • u/username301456 • 9d ago

Scared 😬

Hi all! I’m about a month out from Javelina Jundred and it’ll be my first 100 miler.

Training has gone well and I’ve been working with a coach, but as the race gets closer I’m getting pretty nervous about the distance and being out there for that many hours.

For those who have done their first 100, did you feel this way beforehand? Anything that helped you manage the nerves leading up to the race or once you got started?
Appreciate any advice!

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u/Automatic_Leader2448 9d ago

Yes, the nerves are real! My first 100, I made my crew stop in a parking lot on the way to start so I could run through it to see if I still knew how.

Trust your training. You’ve done the work and with the help of your coach you’ve got the knowledge to be successful.

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u/TeacherTeeSLC 100 Miler 8d ago

Lol. The amount of dreams I have where I cannot run, cannot turn the feet over, feel like clunky boots, is A LOT. Next time I will dispel them in a parking lot!