HOW TO RUN YOUR FIRST 100K RACE! Ultramarathon tips, gel taste test and general update!

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• SA

  @SarahPlace · 5 years ago · pinned

  leave any more ultra tips down in the comments below and help each other out :)

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• JO

  @Johnjds · 5 years ago

  Best advice I ever got was: keep it simple, run aid station to aid station, and raid them like you paid for them (because you did) 👍

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  @2487jemma · 5 years ago

  Please dont stop making the videos, its really nice to see a female runners videos!! And yours are really down to earth and relatable.

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• SD

  @sdichampion · 1 year ago

  Its a shame you stopped making videos. Thanks for sharing your runs and adventures with us.

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• KE

  @keeganbosch8165 · 2 years ago

  I've got my first 100k coming up this weekend, and I came here just looking for some last-minute tips and tricks, what I didn't expect to get was exactly the confidence boost I needed. "If you can run a marathon, you can run 100k" is exactly what I needed to hear today!

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• WA

  @WaltonVideos · 5 years ago

  The youtuber we all want but don’t deserve.

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• 9B

  @9blowtorch · 5 years ago (edited)

  I&apos;ve done two ultramarathon runs so far, so still a newbie but <br>1. You do not need to wait for a checkpoint to eat (or use a gel). In fact, it actually might be a better idea to use gels while moving.<br>2. If your gel does not have salts in it, take salt tablets of some kind, you&apos;ll be very glad for it. Ideally do this the same time you use the gel.<br>3. Top up with food at checkpoints. Feels nice to have <b>something</b> solid to eat every so often.<br><br>I am still not sure whether to do a third Country to Capital in January, but I&apos;m almost certain about doing the NDW 50 next year - I have had the tab open in my browser for days! I&apos;m not sure I will have any 50k runs under my belt as part of the prep tho!<br>Edit: Good luck with your run!

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• DI

  @DIYTechRepairs · 5 years ago

  Great video. My tip doing longer runs or ultras is 1. Make sure your head is with you. Have a backup plan so if something happens just take it like it is. Many People give Up because their plan didnt hold Up. 2. Take Care of your Body! Change socks jf needed. Clean out dirt from your shoes. Make sure nothing is shafing!!! &nbsp;A blister can ruin your run. 3. Have fun. See it as an adventure instead of a must do!<br><br>With above you can do whatever is ahead of you :)

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• AP

  @apgwilym · 5 years ago

  You&apos;re great in front of the camera.

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• PE

  @petercornelius5216 · 5 years ago

  It&apos;s been so long! I hope you come back and remain in front of the camera. You&apos;re my favorite running youtuber. We need you back!

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• KA

  @kantalarski · 3 years ago

  Congrats on completing UTMB. Bring back your videos :-)

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• KR

  @kristoffergreaves2654 · 5 years ago

  Hi, from Australia — I like your videos and the practical approach you adopt — please keep them coming!

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