Running My First Ultramarathon (Pegasus Canum 40, Wales)

My first ultramarathonI was a 40mile (65km) ultramarathon in south Wales. Along the way I experienced first hand the strange things that endurance sports do to your body.
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[@pdxjill]

"You're nothing but a long pond!" 😂 You might have felt alone but you add all of us there with you. Great job, thanks for another funny and honest video.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! You know it really does help knowing there are future people inside my camera watching. Takes away some of the loneliness. 🙂

[@BimbleWithBruce]

WELL DONE Stephen for running an Ultra. Plus being so great with all your fun laughs and jokes. Such a fun watch. Them spuds looked so good. NOM NOM NOM

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Bruce, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@AnneCrawford-pj1ok]

Congratulations on smashing that one Stephen, great to meet you finally after enjoying your videos for the last 9 months or so, we were sat back in the pub when you got rained on, we did feel for you! Glad you enjoyed the Squashies, I hunted the shops for ages to get the Rhubarb and Custard ones rather than the bog standard ones! Anne and I did the Malvern Hills Ultra 45 miler on Saturday, I booted a rock and broke my big toe after less than 5 miles, didn' t realise I'd done so much damage until I changed a sock at 31 miles. Felt sick when I saw the mess. Anne came 7th in just under 9 hours, and I hobbled in, in 9th position out of 48 competitors. Im sticking to the bike now ha ha!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andy & Ann! So glad you found the rhubarb and custard ones, I hate the others 🤣 Wish I'd grabbed the bag off you, was kicking myself later on. Was a bit distracted with my urgent need for the loo 🤣. OUCH! Seriously impressed you finished 9th with a broken toe! that's impressive, heal fast🙂 Enjoy the bike

[@steelynick]

Absolutely banging effort, kudos to you, what an achievement 🤜🤛

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙌

[@paulj6637]

I watch a LOT of running content. Hands down the funniest, honest journey i have witnessed. Subscribed 👌

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Paul!

[@markpatterson575]

Well done Stephen! YOU RAN AN ULTRA 🎉! And brought us along for the run , really enjoyed that , you had me laughing and cheering you on the next minute, can’t stomach gels myself, not sure what to take if and when I go over 26.2 . Hope you’re recovered and back clocking miles .

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark! Recovered surprisingly quick from this, much faster than several of the mountain races I've done. This was longer distance but I think the relaxed pace is easier on your body.

[@littleoldmanrunning105]

Well done. Welcome to the club of crazy people ;-) watch out for the dehydration, it can make you hallucinate - which was sooo much fun! But also poses a problem at checkpoints - if they see you running all bent over to one side, a clear indication that all is not well, they might pull you from the race. So you need to straighten up and run right, until you get around the corner, and then go back to being hunched over for the next 30kms ;-) I've never run a flat race. It sounds like it would be fun for the first hour or so, and then the repetitiveness would be the hardest thing to deal with. So well done you. you did a big hard thing and were still smiling at the end. Looking forward to the next one ;-)

[@StephenJReid]

I definitely go a bit loopy initially with dehydration and then crash horribly

[@lamangacolin]

Amazing Stephen. Working with the NI Football team for 21 years everywhere we go we always have a box of Freddos! GAWA

[@StephenJReid]

Gotta love the freddos!

[@alanrobertson5497]

Absolutely brilliant Stephen. Loved the wise cracks. Well done.❤❤

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alan! 🙂

[@gingleb3792]

Big fan of the channel! Its been getting me through a very boring work spreadsheet task. I'd love to say that the harrier products are good. However, I've not been able to buy anything as they are constantly out of stock and take months to restock. Its literally that meme of take my money! But i'm unable to spend it 🤣 Also a tip for future runs . Have a look into Zone 2 training. And regarding nutrition. You'll find you need a specific amount of Calories per hour. I've found having a tesco finest Flapjack (full of seeds fruit etc), 2 baby bells and a clif bloc worked really well. Thats about 400-500 calories. I refuse to use gels as I've seen what happens. 😂

[@StephenJReid]

@@gingleb3792 thanks glad you’re enjoying the channel 🙂

[@katwilliams4168]

Well done! It’s such an achievement to get an ultra done. It was also cool to meet you at checkpoint 3. I’m doing the VOGUM in a few weeks (also Pegasus). Check out their other (hillier) events as they are likely mentally easier than the CANUM. Kat from She Runs: Cardiff 😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Kat! Nice to meet you and thanks for all the spuds! 🥔 Have a great time at the VOGUM 🙂

[@faequeenapril6921]

This video was an absolute adventure, I loved the jokes, im laid up in bed ill but I did chuckle a few times. Videos like this is piquing my interest in starting to run myself.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! It's a tricky thing capturing what running is actually like. From the outside it's the most boring looking sport

[@karenpayne-du1oc]

Fantastic effort to run your first Ultra, well done! Loved your video, I laughed out aloud a few times. I hope you’re eaten your body weight & have fully recovered. 👏🏻

[@StephenJReid]

Thank Karen! Recovered faster than I expected from this!

[@pixelpeter3883]

Wow, impressive! And not only were you running, you also managed to keep your head straight and film too. Cool that the little one was there with you :-)

[@StephenJReid]

My head was not entirely straight by the end 🤣

[@pixelpeter3883]

@@StephenJReid You're forgiven ;-)

[@donpardoe8067]

I admire your lunacy. Well done.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks ! 🤣

[@TheOpenboater]

That was incredible. Hats off to you sir. Great video too.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! That wasn't you in one of the canal boats was it? 🤣

[@TheOpenboater]

@@StephenJReid no, way too posh for me.🤣

[@StephenJReid]

@@TheOpenboater 🤣

[@katesmiles4208]

You are now an ultraman. Congratulations 😁😁👍👍👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Kate! 🤣

[@MarJonBeauchampHPR]

An amazing feat. You'll always be an Ultra runner now that you've completed it. Congrats Stephen. Did you/Are you watching Russ Cook's KZbin series of running Africa? He was putting up 60-80km days. He's just an incredible athlete really.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah I felt a bit useless after this reading about what Russ achieved! 🤣

[@kathrynhilder9609]

Brilliant job Stephen! Rockstar effort!🏆 Just what I needed to pep me up! I have a 58km trail ultra on Sunday...pre event jitters are reaching peak "freak out" levels! 🤢😂

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Kathryn! Enjoy the race 🙂 You'll do great

[@kathrynhilder9609]

Thank you! Fingers crossed. 😊🤞

[@conradburdekin722]

Really enjoyed that. Laughed a lot. Most I’ve ever done is 55km. Got 100km London to Brighton in 3 weeks. I’m pretty scared!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Conrad 🙂 100km! wow, enjoy it

[@philcornforth796]

Well done. Outstanding! :)

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Phil!

[@MissRoxyFlower]

Well Done on completing it and perfectly summing up the experience! Also; thank you for including "your favourite runner" and I in your video, we were a lot slower than you be we got to the end for our medal and to complete the first one of "the slam". Hopefully see you at more events in the future now you are an ultra runner. Food tip to try: mashed potato in reusable squeeze pouches or salted/loaded potato wedges/skins are amazing!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks and congrats yourselves! 😁 I might be back at some point. Watch this space. potato wedges/skins sound like a great idea

[@valdius85]

Good job mate. I’ve done one of them when at uni, not approaching 40 I’d like to get back in “shape” and be able to do 40miles again.

[@olirc]

Have a look at Active Root as a gel alternative. All natural, sugary. Fab flavours including green tea. Well done on another epic adventure! 🏃😍✌️

[@StephenJReid]

Interesting! I'll go have a look.

[@irishmusiccentral]

Well done Stephen! I also ran my first Ultra last month, but it was only 63K 😅

[@StephenJReid]

Those extra 2k make all the difference 🤣 congrats!

[@damedavidfrith55]

They do make cracking kit well run 🎉 u be back for more 😊

[@StephenJReid]

next big one will be entirely at my own pace 🤣

[@markcable41]

Great video, running all that way and filming it all. Amazing, well done.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark!

[@nialloutdoors]

Well done, great achievement 💪 Reminds me of riding Audax although 10hrs running is probably more difficult than 10hrs cycling! I always struggled with the third quarter from 100-150km but of course the last 1% is always the hardest. I never got on with gels and much preferred real food but it's heavy to carry when running 🏃 👏 👏 👏

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Niall! Depends on effort, but typically running burns 2x the calories for the same time moving, at least for me anyway. I couldn't cycle for 10 hours though!

[@colinp5248]

Well done stephen, that was amazing. A mountain ultra next perhaps? 😏

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Won’t be taking on a mountain ultra anytime soon, wouldn’t rule it out but even a 20mile mountain race required more training time than this did

[@simonparent7644]

Congrats mate, this is an achievement! Cheers!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Simon!

[@chloebenn5708]

Thanks you for such an entertaining & useful video, congratulations on your ultra 🙌

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Chloe 🙂

[@alanslade2319]

WOW that's just pushing and pushing, till you have to go camping, STEVEN mate well done 👍

[@nigelmcardle4112]

Well done Stephen, definitely a roller coaster of emotions!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Nigel 🙂 Was tough!

[@hedgerowsandzeros]

Great effort ! Having done 40 miles for charity I can safely say never again! You may wish to consider the Marathon Des Sables next 😬

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Tough day.

[@garryharkin575]

Well done man...that was a great watch.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Garry!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Congratulations!!! Enjoyable from start to finish!! (For us, anyway!😂) So many laughs, and loved the chats with other runners. I'm stealing the term mini-sick. And doughnuts are ALWAYS a great idea! "Your water has an oxygenation problem!!" That hit like,"Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries!" 😂😂

[@StephenJReid]

Glad I was subconciously channeling Monty Python in my furious delirium towards the end 🤣 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

🏃 Fair play 💪

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Dave

[@stephengraham6194]

Well done that’s amazing!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Stephen!

[@davidpoots8362]

Ouch, I ran 5k today and thought that hurt. Great video from our Jimmy

[@StephenJReid]

5k is not to be underestimated. I really don't like running 5k as because it seems short I tend to run too fast and feel like I'm going to die

[@AjaySingh-228]

1:18 Oh that's nice 4:04 he is my favorite runner too😍8:58 haha it's good...9:39 oh noo😂...You get breaks but unfortunately, we don't get any breaks during the marathon🥴 15:42 you are funny😂..Never underestimate the power of a good running buddy! You can chase someone to keep you motivated on your next ultramarathon...Wow beautiful nature I love your place sir🖤 6,000 calories burned? That's like 3 pizzas! Hope you rewarded yourself with a proper feast after the race sir

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Ajay. it was tought. Important to find things to laugh at I think. I ate a LOT of food afterwards! 🤣

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@StephenJReid You are welcome ..ya its tough..oh ha ha ya..

[@AdrienJCrozet]

Tremendous feat good sir! I hope you spent an extra day in your hotel just sitting and eating haha

[@StephenJReid]

The next day I drove for 7 hours to get home. Was nearly stuck in a seated position when I got out 🤣

[@KarenWinters-mp2ow]

Hey Stephen, well done. Great video and I laughed a lot, sorry 😂😂😂

[@StephenJReid]

thanks Karen!

[@paulmccrea8241]

Well done Stephen! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@StephenJReid]

thanks Paul!

[@GregAdventure]

Good going 👏 How's about an expedition adventure race next, or say you won't do one 😂

[@StephenJReid]

Doing my own Expedition adventure soon 😁

[@GregAdventure]

Intriguing

[@thomassauka]

I ve decided I’m going to Do an LDWA 50 miler this year hopefully and that will qualify for an Entry into the following 100 mile event, it’s a whole different ball game with the self navigation to normal events, I’ve done a 40 and 54 before of the LDWA Events, I’ve been putting this 100 miles off for quite a while now 😅

[@StephenJReid]

All the best Thomas!

[@thomassauka]

@@StephenJReid all the best to you too on your next Adventure, I loved the west highland way but never managed to do it all in one go, so I’ll have to go back another time.

[@WizardDeadloss]

I must be really unfit. Stephen's *After* face is what I call a Tuesday afternoon. Many congratulations!

[@StephenJReid]

🤣 My other after face was throwing up but didn't want to put people off

[@jobrenkins9469]

Well done Stephen! Hard underfoot that canal.. Around the Brecons there's a trail called the Beacons Way. Would you consider running that?

[@StephenJReid]

Depends how long it is 🤣

[@seanclarke8015]

I feel like that swan sometimes

[@StephenJReid]

Which one? The one that hates ducks or the one I was racing? 🤣

[@seanclarke8015]

@StephenJReid definitely the one that hates the local populace. I am no racer!

[@anniwilson2534]

Bloody good effort! I run but I don’t race. This confirms why 😂

[@ape0329]

I'm not going to ask about the empty toilet roll tube, but I am going to subscribe because of it.

[@StephenJReid]

🤣 As good a reason as any. Worst part is I totally forgot I had toilet paper in my running pack the entire time 🙈

[@ape0329]

@@StephenJReid Once you see that empty roll there's no snapping out of the tunnel vision. I'm just impressed you didn't start eyeing one of your socks, that took at least a semblance of rational thinking to not immediately go there. Well done. And loved the video.

[@Glownlight]

You did a great job running that ultra. I do find it a bit strange that it took you 9 hrs and 59 min but I went with you and it only took me 20 min and 52 seconds.

[@StephenJReid]

😂 there was a 50min version of this video before I cut it down!

[@GrahamA63]

Hi. Great video. Go and look for Prof Tim Noakes - an ultra runner - there is a better way to fuel for long events and actually a healthier and better way to live day to day. Low carb high fat could well be what you need.

[@MacLeodddd]

I did a marathon once. Ended up hating running for two years and ruined the experience. 😂

[@StephenJReid]

it happens! I ran my first marathon the same year as a friend and he never ran another one.

[@leerunsultras]

Hi youtube 😂😂😂... I hate you canal. All.jokes aside mate o told you at the running show that it was a Brutal race. Kudos on your first ever ultra. Great video

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Lee! I'll be avoiding canals for a while!

[@damedavidfrith55]

I use fig biscuits as a good food to eat ,know what you mean about the lonely ness of that solo part of a run next 4 you a hundred miles 😅

[@StephenJReid]

A few people have mentioned fig biscuits to me, must be a secret! well the 100miles will be spread over 4 days at least

[@alanrobinson2229]

Congratulations on running the longest ever "in your life"💪

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alan! 🙂

[@thomasbjohnston]

Congratulations on the achievement and all, but thanks mostly for the sympathy boke you made me do at 18:05 🤮😂

[@StephenJReid]

I'm so sorry 🤣 Thanks Thomas

[@AllyRdr1]

Granted it's due to the edit and I have no way of knowing the actual real time between events, but... you eat some potatoes, and shortly after choose to quote Sam Gamgee, and you opt for the old "furthest away..." line? C'mon! :D (also, well done)

[@AllyRdr1]

"boil em, mash em, stick em -up yer- in a stew"

[@StephenJReid]

I actually did have a bit about “potayters” but it got cut during the edit as the first version of this video was 50mins long! 🙈

[@trailsandbeers]

awesome👍 slight correction your body doesn't eat muscle for energy it uses fat... using muscle would be like building a pile if logs for the fire but then burning the sofa instead of logs when it got cold... great jokes btw 😎 nearly as bad as mine

[@StephenJReid]

I found conflicting articles on the protein for energy topic, included it as it sounded interesting. Maybe should have dug deeper. Definitely your body will use protein once everything else runs out. But I’d been told previously that sometimes the body will burn muscle before fat. Need to figure out where I heard that now!

[@stephen300o6]

From this evidence, we can see running makes glasses fall off.

[@StephenJReid]

It does when your face gets sweaty enough 😂

[@andrewreid380]

'How it feels to use Photoshop for 65 minutes '

[@StephenJReid]

what's wrong with photoshop? 🤣 I've been using it for over 20years, much longer than I've been running

[@kevinscott4938]

So.......the key to a good ultra, is more potatoes. Noted.

[@StephenJReid]

More spuds please!