Welcome back to Momma Runs an Ultra! Today’s episode is a slightly bemused look at the realities of training for an ultra marathon, especially when you’re pushing into new territory later in life.

The miles are getting longer than ever before, and so far, things are going surprisingly well.

My recurring theme is preventing problems. Finding the right gear for me following the sudden and rather unfortunate demolition of my favorite running bra has turned into an ongoing search for a unicorn.

Someone suggested friction reducing stickers on the inside of my shoes where my wacky high arches are rubbing. Thank you! I've never heard of this product before. I'll let y'all know how they help.

Finally, I am trouble shooting this weird inner arm bruise, I guess from the seam on my shirt. It doesn't hurt, but it looks terrible, and I would like to avoid getting more. I didn't think about inner arm seams on shirts!

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Chapters

• 00:04 - Starting My Ultra Marathon Journey
• 01:27 - The Quest for the Perfect Running Bra
• 02:53 - Training for an Ultra: My Journey
• 03:10 - Exploring New Hiking Products
• 04:05 - Preparing for an Ultramarathon

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