What Happens When You Run a Lot | The Madness of Ultra Running

Are you midway through your race season and wondering what’s next? In this video, I share my 2025 midyear ultra running updates, and some motivation to help you keep going on your ultrarunning and endurance journey. So far this year: Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim Born to Run 50K (sub-5 hour trail PR)Bighorn 100 redemption and a finish after a previous DNFUpcoming: Pyrenees Stage Run & potential Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100-miler Whether you're chasing a finish line or recalibrating your season, this is your midyear motivation boost. I also share a glimpse into my ultramarathon training, race prep, and offer a chance to connect for a free coaching session. Subscribe for more race recaps, trail running insights, and adventure travelDrop a comment with your 2025 race goals or biggest running win so far! Head back for more running adventures: Running the Goggins Challenge: https://youtu.be/LFza2YeVNmQ Racing Javelina Jundred: https://youtu.be/4DzS1_KgtGw Racing UTMB: https://youtu.be/2gYCfCnp1SA Running the R2R2R: https://youtu.be/_tI5qcUb_r0 Racing Canyons 100K: https://youtu.be/cwuw_otvuIM Racing The Long Haul 100: https://youtu.be/6JM8czPbYwA Enjoy the trails and have fun! Eye on the Prize! 🌲🏞️ 🏆 Book a FREE Coaching Sample Call HERE: calendly.com/alexdtucker My 2025 Training Blog Post: https://www.alexdtucker.com/blog/2025-race-training-schedule/ My Race Gear: - Saucony Peregrine: https://amzn.to/4eHVMYT - Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: https://amzn.to/3TYtL5F - Injinji Toe Socks: https://amzn.to/3B1Iqae - Salomon Adv Skin 12 Pack: https://amzn.to/4fIMhJ0 - Black Diamond Distance Z Poles: https://amzn.to/3YLOSMf - Salomon Pole Quiver: https://amzn.to/3TuktyE - Goodr Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/4d6ah6u - Tailwind Race Fuel: https://amzn.to/4d36kzb - Coros Pace 3 Running Watch: https://amzn.to/3ViIZV2 Like and share this adventure with your friends and family! New videos are released weekly! Subscribe using the link below: https://tinyurl.com/52z6z2yr Connect with Alexander Tucker: Website: https://www.alexdtucker.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexdtucker/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexdtucker TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alexdtucker Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/alexdtucker YouTube @Alexdtucker Filming Information: Camera: - Sony A7III: https://amzn.to/3tn6TD9 - Gopro11: https://amzn.to/3RGcQ7L - Insta 360 Go: https://amzn.to/3ZrItX0 Lens: - Sony 16-35mm: https://amzn.to/48z6dtF Tripod: - Peak Design Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/41lHztQ - Nomatic Travel Bag: https://amzn.to/3VNszTc Music: Epidemic Sound Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 #ultrarunning #Bighorn100 #trailrunning #r2r2r #PyreneesStageRun #UTCT100 #midyearupdate #runningmotivation #trainingupdate #ultramarathon #raceday #adventureathlete