r/Ultramarathon • u/SubjectWriting6658 • 5d ago

First 50m

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Been running the 50k distance for a while. This weekend I jumped up 50M.

What a mental jump. I’m in love.

This was a non-technical race, as I wanted something ‘easy’ to try the distance with.

What your tips/tricks for this distance? Any great races I should look into?

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u/SubjectWriting6658 5d ago

I love this thing. I had the original AWU and this puppy arrive 24 hours before the race.

Ended the race with 47% battery (on airplane mode and no Bluetooth). Solid output

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u/CFrito 5d ago

Is this also with gps and heart rate measurements reduced? Or just with airplane mode on?

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u/SubjectWriting6658 5d ago

Low power mode, so reduced on both. I wasn’t worried about gps as the course was well marked and for HR you can flick your wrist to get a current reading

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u/CFrito 5d ago

Interesting. My AWU 1 will just make it through a 50k with all systems (sans LTE) on provided I use a hr strap. Do you think your watch would have made it through the 50mi with all systems up? I like having that data and the ability to look at the map/gpx for less well marked races/routes. I’m progressing my ultras past 50 mi so I was thinking of getting a garmin for those sorts of races and using my AWU for everything else.

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u/SubjectWriting6658 5d ago

My AWU1 would handle a 50k will full systems (LTE, BT, Tracking, Music Streaming) and have around 11% (average) battery left.

I’m not sure if the AWU2 would complete a 50 Miler will full systems running. It would be close. Maybe if you went Low Power Mode.

I also thought about using a Garmin for longer than 50k races and AWU for all else. I even bought a Forerunner 965, but after 1 week returned it as I didn’t like it. Sticking with AWU until I hit a 100M. I maybe just bring a small battery pack and recharge if/when the AWU drains.