Did my first and only Ironman (Wisconsin) in 2012 and this past weekend did my first 50 mile run. 50 miler had about 8000 elevation gain.
Personally, I found Ironman to be both more enjoyable and more difficult. I had a lot of fun doing the 50 and there were aspects I enjoyed more, but overall the nod goes to Ironman.
I have read a lot of people saying they thought a 50 was more difficult and now that I have done a 50, I found that surprising. The 50 was tough as hell, but I thought Ironman was clearly more difficult and I would say my effort was about the same in both races.
Curious as to others thoughts on which is tougher.
Personally, I found Ironman to be both more enjoyable and more difficult. I had a lot of fun doing the 50 and there were aspects I enjoyed more, but overall the nod goes to Ironman.
I have read a lot of people saying they thought a 50 was more difficult and now that I have done a 50, I found that surprising. The 50 was tough as hell, but I thought Ironman was clearly more difficult and I would say my effort was about the same in both races.
Curious as to others thoughts on which is tougher.