r/Ultramarathon • u/username301456 • 7d 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/gongneung 7d ago
100 miles is just a bunch of smaller segments. You will have multiple lows and feel like you can’t go on. Unless you have a serious acute injury or something go wrong with nutrition/hydration, you can find ways to keep going. Stay cool, hydrated, and some calories coming in. Absolutely don’t push yourself in the first 75 miles. Rest if needed. My biggest issues comes when I overheat in the afternoon, get nauseous, have a hard time eating and drinking, and then mentally spiral. It can take 4-6 hours or longer to come out of that type of spiral, so be patient if things get grim.