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I've always been a quitter. This was my 50K test.

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I've always been a quitter. This was my 50K test.

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I've always been a quitter. This was my 50K test.

The Running Channel›
Dec 18, 202514:08102.1K views
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DocumentaryRunningHurtwood 50kmTom

What does it take to run an ultramarathon? Tom has spent the year off the roads and carving paths through the forests and fields of the South-East, all in preparation for today. Join him for an all access view of his experience running the Hurtwood 50km trail ultramarathon.

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What’s in this video?
00:00 The Challenge: 50k Ultra Begins
02:23 Training, Motivation & First Obstacles
05:23 Battling Mud & Injury
08:18 The Hardest Part: Pushing Through the Loop
11:43 Final Struggles - Can Tom Finish?

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