How I'm fuelling for my 50 mile ultramarathon + TIPS!

[@SarahPlace]

Loving reading all your food suggestions!! keep them coming!

[@brendanhogan9881]

I used your earlier advice re back to back long runs and I used your advice re Tailwind from this one. I ran 100km last Friday (13 hours 2 mins). I had some of your food suggestions with me but drank only Tailwind. I was never hungry and did not have a single problem throughout. A great experience. My aim was to do 60 miles in one day at the age of 60 and I was delighted with the outcome. I did, however, have the benefit of my son cycling the whole route with me, carrying the drinks etc. And it was along a canal so no hills. Easy! Well done on your great performance in the 50 mile race. You have a great positive attitude that everyone can learn from. Well done and thank you.

[@SarahPlace]

wow brendan that is AMAZING!!! what an inspiration! i sure hope i am still running distances like that into my 60s, that is awesome congratulations!! glad i could help in some way :)

[@rebeccacutts1182]

This is the first time I've ever heard 50 miles described as a short race 😂

[@chrispanton3577]

Checking what's on offer at the aid stations a big tip for sure, I did a 100k in the Czech /Polish mountains couple years ago and most aid stations all on offer was tea and dry bread with either jam.. or lard! The locals loved it but neither appealed. Luckily I planned to be pretty self sufficient (with a couple mini pork pies I swear by to settle all the sugary stuff on long runs). However at the halfway at 5am there was a glorious goulash breakfast which was amazing. Great event, one of my most proud to finish.

[@ricodelavega4511]

funny on the coke issue, i rarely drink in real life but it is a must go to during a race. I frequently volunteer at aid stations, and most people drinking coke say the same thing.

[@innesdunbar]

I found a packet of soft mints helped to keep a fresh feeling in the mouth later in my 50 miler. Have a good race.

[@thedolenorway]

Best of luck for the 50miler on saturday! I'm sure you'll do great!

[@SarahPlace]

thank you!

[@peterseager6970]

I was reading the description of the aid stations for the Tarawera Ultra in New Zealand. I think they would finish me off as much as the run. One station serves tea and scones with china teacups! Good luck with your run Sarah 👍

[@SarahPlace]

that sounds amazing😂 tarawera has been on the bucket list for a while, seems like it's just jumped up a few places!

[@sophieblockgame6878]

Karina here- baby smoothie was a life saver, loved potatoes too. At the aid station oranges and peaches were heavenly.

[@mhardingspiderfan]

I'm running my first ultra (50 miler) in October. I tried many different things, and I think I've narrowed it down to tailwind, stinger chews, fig bars, plain potato chips, pb&j sandwiches, and gels. The event I was planning on racing in was cancelled, so I'll be running all 50 miles around the town where I live. 10 laps of a 5 mile loop, passing by my house (and aid station) on every lap.

[@tombargerstock3419]

Good luck in the race. I enjoy nut butter and jam on a flour tortilla!!!! Taste great, goes down easy and plenty of what you need to fuel a long run!

[@jacquinixon9587]

I love watermelon during a race (probably because it tends to be warmer here in Australia and watermelon is so refreshing) so I wouldn't use Tailwind - the combination of these 2 causes massive GI issues!! Katie Kookaburra has a great recipe for a homemade rice/oats based bar mixed with raspberries which she uses on long rides, also great for ultra runners! Best of luck Sarah for your 50 miler!!!

[@ivylovesrunning]

Thank you. I found her video and it looks delicious. I may test this recipe out this week. It looks yummy.

[@lindsaynewell6319]

👍 frozen mango as well

[@chole18]

Clif Shot Bloks are so tasty on a long run! Such a delicious way to refuel! These and dried fruit are my go-to’s

[@MarlaMcGregor222]

Thank you for the video! I've run 54 ultras and have whittled down my race day nutrition to GU, water and S-caps. That works best for me:)

[@michaelmacleod2665]

Walking my first 100k ultra on the south coast soon and this was massively helpful. Thank you.

[@markcarrington1243]

Running my first 50 mile Ultra in December - ‘The Cheviot Goat’ and find your videos so useful 👍 keep up the good work !

[@SarahPlace]

just looked up that race mark... sounds SO AWESOME! good luck with it!

[@markcarrington1243]

Sarah Place slightly scared looking at the terrain 😳

[@ivylovesrunning]

Good luck!

[@e3Scott]

Best of luck in your race, Sarah, hope all goes well! Cheers from Canada, Scott

[@SarahPlace]

thanks scott!!

[@jezzeroo7]

Thanks

[@austinstanley859]

I found my go to electrolyte mix at a half marathon race. Fluid Hydration sponsored the race, and I grabbed a cup and it worked so well I used it during a my marathon and marathon training plan this year.

[@reinmansmith]

A plus 1 for the Tailwind, I’ve recently tried some and it seems to work very well, keeping me fuelled without (as you say) unfortunate trips into the bushes!! 😝 Also agree on the Clif shotblocks which are easy to take as you run and no ‘sticky fingers’ 👍

[@stevejodoin9937]

Doing a 65k mountain ultra this upcoming Saturday. Bringing GU gels only. Works well for me. I’ll have about 18 of those in my pack. Normal food doesn’t go well in races. Also salt pills. Have fun miss Sarah!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Good luck!

[@SarahPlace]

wow nice good luck with it steve!

[@hannahroe8468]

Good luck Sarah! You're gonna smash it 💥

[@SarahPlace]

thanks hannah :)

[@bernjr8074]

Love this Sarah. It helped a lot with my ultra. Thank you!

[@graham8854]

Thanks for sharing. I'm off to try some Tailwind now :-) On my long runs I have taken homemade flapjacks and found they work well. Made from porridge oats, golden syrup, butter, and pounded seeds of choice (sunflower, pumpkin etc). Pounding them up makes them easier to digest.

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

I have always said we are all an experiment of one! Getting ready to shoot my prep video, always nice to see what others choose! Best of luck!

[@jozetrselic]

Thank for this! Just about to go for my first over 100k event... This is super helpful

[@bcrruns1085]

Great video Sarah. My two favorites are the honey stinger waffles and Maynards winegums. Have a great race!

[@rgweaver]

Very helpful. What I eat is pretty similar, but I like to add a pb&j (or honey) sandwich or two. Best of luck on the race!

[@SarahPlace]

nice ray, can't beat a good pb&j!

[@jamesokeeffe3105]

Very useful ! Bonked at the weekend in my second ultra and it was not nice! But ruin was terrible, thanks for the tips!

[@DevRunner]

I can't wait to see how you did in the race - You are really encouraging me to run my first ultra!

[@MarcTaylorWebGeek]

Food = Mood, love that. Definitely going to give tailwinds a try. My latest fave is Peperoni.

[@evka-kc2kx]

Best of luck with your race! I've only done marathons so far and I usually struggle with the liquid /gel diet. I find that soft foods like mini chocolate croissants (for example from 7days) or banana loaf bars (soreens) are agreeable with my stomach even during a run so I usually have one or a couple on me.

[@SarahPlace]

yeah gels are certainly not everyone's cup of tea! but great that you have found something that works! those banana soreens are so good!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Chocolate croissants!? I hadn't even thought of trying those on runs, and I sure do love them. Thanks!

[@s.angello]

rice cakes are super handy! they're pretty common within the (pro) cycling community

[@colinboxall2692]

Thanks. And appreciate the advice. All new to me. Will follow suggestions 👍👍🙌

[@Ian-oi2pe]

Perfect. Thank you for this vlog. Doing my first Ultra in 8wks. It's a 50k race and what you have for your intake is ideal for me. Not bulky and simple to eat.

[@ellie0280]

Good Luck Sarah, you are my inspiration!

[@SarahPlace]

[@jp05598]

I like bananas and watermelon, salt and lime in water. Also maple syrup and honey work well. I agree with salty potatoes as well. Good luck!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Good luck in your race!! I've got my first ultra in Nov, and am learning so much from your channel.

[@SarahPlace]

thank you kelly! hope your training is going well! good luck for your race too!

[@Guysontherun1]

Hey Sarah I'm a little bit late to the party for watching this video. However I'm glad you mentioned baby food, I use the pouches which have 25g of carbs at £1 each you can't go wrong and of course Tailwind.

[@sandravanvalkenburg5502]

Best of luck on the race!!!

[@SarahPlace]

thank you sandra!!

[@jeffkelley4055]

You've done 20 of these?! You rock! Great tips

[@tmantony5660]

Best of luck.Make us all proud of you.Thanks.

[@SarahPlace]

haha will try my best😅

[@Macieboy1]

Sarah - I have been following Ben for a while and just found your channel - watched them back to back today. Have to say inspirational and as someone else said you are a natural. Really interesting very informative top quality keep it coming and well done.Also SE London local so places I can run thanks

[@joncadman4935]

All the very best for the weekend Sarah, can't beat a few Ginger Nut biscuits stashed in the bottom of the race vest, 50 calories a biscuit and good for settling tummy troubles, have a super run,

[@SarahPlace]

oh yes nice one jon, that's a great shout! ginger is supposed to be great for an upset tum isnt it!

[@kgreensides579]

Thanks for this. Have been struggling getting my nutrition right. This explained it really well and finally had a good strong run using your guidance

[@leeadams2413]

Haribos are great . Tipp I gave to someone and he came back and said was great and easy to digest

[@melb2596]

Good luck on your race Sarah!

[@SarahPlace]

thanks mel!!

[@belindahammond1679]

nākd. Blueberry muffin bars are great, very moist. Good luck Sarah!

[@terrypursey4447]

Great tips Sarah, my last ultra I just guessed what I might need, was a 50k race so survived. But your video has highlighted the benefits of good nutrition/calorie planning, so I will adopt that for my next race.

[@SarahPlace]

yeah it's also just as easy to get a bit carried away with it and over-plan but just taking a bit of time to figure out some rough quantities can certainly help!

[@dannygrays]

Jelly Babies for me on my long runs!!!! Thanks for the great tips and good luck for your race!

[@paulsparkes5741]

Have a great race and enjoy over everything!!! Looking forward to the video 😁👍

[@SarahPlace]

thanks paul!

[@magdyhammad4158]

Thank you Sarah. I learned new things from what you said. The next run will be my my fourth ultra but my first Ulta50km.

[@susanwiggins6309]

Good luck Sarah and have a great race!

[@hennnnerz]

Makes me want to do an ultra just so I can eat whatever I want!

[@SarahPlace]

yeah it's basically just a running picnic :D

[@mbengaful]

Yep. Ultras are eating and drinking contests with some running in between.

[@pieterwesterink50]

Good and helpfull video! I am experimenting with dutch stroopwafels and tasteless elektrolytes and will add vitargo carbs scoops to my water also. But it could be that I should up my carb intake as I am 93 kg, but that does mean I eat on 3500 kcal per day so I do quite some carb loading every day

[@Alex-om1be]

Good luck for the 50 miler Sarah!

[@SarahPlace]

thank you alex!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Good luck for the race

[@SarahPlace]

thanks!

[@davidbarton1275]

I n ow it has been a while but I still love your videos, thank you

[@paulwoodhouse4517]

Great video, best of luck with the 50 miler. I have a marathon each week for the foreseeable.

[@rogereowen3]

Thanks Sarah, very clear and well explained. I’ll try out some of your recommendations for sure. Have a great race at the weekend.

[@davidthompson3741]

Thanks for the tips, will come in Handy as have my first 50 miler this weekend :D

[@SarahPlace]

good luck with the race david!

[@davidthompson3741]

@@SarahPlace Thanks you to :D

[@rhoward1978]

Good luck with the run! Oh and a cheeky Wispa on the run 👍🏻

[@jimbagsh9569]

Good luck and have an awesome race!!! :)

[@SarahPlace]

cheers jim!

[@ivylovesrunning]

Good luck on your race!

[@pasutht]

Great video-best of luck with the race, Sarah!

[@SarahPlace]

thank you pasuth!

[@SomethingNick]

So glad you started this channel Sarah! I was wondering if you know of any beginner friendly running clubs around Central London or Stratford? Keen to get more into the community, if they've started up again after lockdown!

[@SarahPlace]

check out victoria park harriers or east london runners!

[@bethrainbowrunning]

Good luck for the weekend!!! Smash it 🤩🍀

[@SarahPlace]

thank you beth! congrats on the swim run, it actually dare i say think it looked like fun!😅

[@bethrainbowrunning]

Sarah Place thank you! 😂😂 it was so fun... although they shortened the last few swims due to currents but probably worked in my favour with more running 🏃‍♀️

[@Aloneinhills]

Woohoo it's race time, Good luck with it, hope all goes to plan & no doubt you will smash it.. Awesome content.

[@SarahPlace]

thank you, i hope so too!

[@pauldouglass1272]

Enjoy the Chilterns Sarah - missing the NEWS UK sessions btw!

[@SarahPlace]

thanks paul - and yeah hopefully the sessions will be back up and running soon!

[@jase0171]

Great video some really handy tips as usual , good luck for the weekend 😀🏃‍♂️

[@bizzygeernaert-davies8306]

Bananas and jelly babies for me. Thanks for the advice and have a really good race on your 50 miler. I hope it all goes well.

[@lindsaynewell6319]

Anyone else think the cut at 5:00 was a snack break? 🤣 check the right hand 🖐 good luck with the run.

[@runbyron]

Thanks for the info. Good luck on your ultra.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Hi; just subscribed, planning for my first ultra JFK 50 milier. I use Gu (salted, caramel w/ 20mg caffeine), Gatorade gel shot blocks, Energy beans, a salty baked potato and 2 water bottles. I think everyone has to find out what works for THEM. You're videos are great! Take care! 😃👍🏾👋🏽👨🏾‍⚕️🏞️🏃🏽‍♂️

[@sebiKing1507]

All the best for your race 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♂️🤙🏻

[@therunninglumberjack307]

Enjoy your run!!! Keep moving 😉 Great informative video... everyone fuels themselves so differently. Look forward to seeing how you go.

[@garethmaccauley3507]

Good Luck at the weekend. For the marathons and 50kms I’ve switched around as you do the more as you say you learn. I’m on the gels and salt tablets currently. But great advice is take on early. As no point in waiting till you bonk before taking gels etc

[@SarahPlace]

yes nice gareth, the earlier the better for sure!

[@christianschobinger1131]

So interesting 👍 good luck for your run

[@jezzeroo7]

Thanks Sarah you inspire me!!!

[@godrakull]

Good Luck Sarah!!

[@SarahPlace]

thank you!!

[@willtanner4846]

Best of luck in the race to you and Ben. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow and excited for the content!

[@jamiexavier6654]

Great video Sarah! Probably best to avoid all the foods that I am consuming for carbs....pizzas, burger and chips!

[@richardbrown1573]

Thanks Sarah. Great vid and just the info needed to prep for my first Ultra. Best wishes for your upcoming race!

[@stevecoutts2740]

Thanks for the top tips Sarah. I'm also interested to know about food the day before a big race - how much do you eat and when?? Do you have a favourite day-before meal? Best of luck for Saturday!

[@SarahPlace]

hey steve, most likely will be having a carby breakfast (bagel and some cereal/porridge), then a big lunch (maybe pasta or a burrito or something) plus lots of snacks (fruit, cereal bars etc) throughout the day and then a lighter dinner in the evening :)

[@eloiseb558]

Super helpful video, thank you! I’ve always struggled with fuelling long runs/races, so it’s great to have some ideas to try. Good luck with your ultra!

[@SarahPlace]

no worries eloise. definitely check out some of the drink mixes in that case because it allows you to fuel without even really trying to!

[@eloiseb558]

Sarah Place I will do, thanks for the suggestion!

[@kieranoliver6485]

Great video, so helpful. Good luck and enjoy the 50km 💪🏻👊🏻

[@leana.b9481]

Thanks for this video, i learned a lot. I did a 50 miler 2 weeks ago, ive done so many but still end up getting sick after 30 miles. I cant manage more then 1000 calories. I will try eating more often like you suggested and maybe drinking my calories. Thanks for this content and keep them coming!

[@hassaneoutouaya]

Thanks for all the golden advices and tips !

[@michaelterryjensen149]

Coca-Cola for the win! Very informative video👍🏼 Best of luck at the Chiltern 50💪🏼

[@SarahPlace]

yes love it, always get a couple of cups down at aid stations and feel like a new human afterwards!

[@vic6820]

Everyone has their preferences but I think too much sugar can lead to stomach problems so normal sandwiches at the halfway mark is a good idea, like ham and cheese or whatever your diet allows. The fat in the cheese will balance the nutrients. Good luck!

[@SarahPlace]

yes definitely a very individual thing! you're right too much sweet can get very sickly which is why i have the salted nuts and crisps to balance it out. sandwiches also a good shout!

[@DrConfusedFella]

Thank you Sarah, very informative video

[@sark255]

Best of luck in your SW50! Try Mountain Fuel much better quality like tailwind and made in UK!

[@SarahPlace]

ah yes i have had their gels before and really liked them, but not tried the drink mix, will give it a try in future👍

[@sark255]

@@SarahPlace use code Above2000 for 20%discount ;) for me after teilwind ,.. mountain Fuel was like a different dimension ;) manage to finish just on it and mf gels ndw100 and tp100 now

[@sophieleach590]

Good luck! Can't wait to hear all about the snackfest ;)

[@shawnedwardnajvar]

Good luck on the race 👌

[@1stElement]

We have those cushions! Great informative vid - thanks Sarah - class!!

[@SarahPlace]

haha good old ikea (probably!)

[@oliverstephenson7714]

Good luck Sarah!

[@marielledevaal6029]

Have fun on your ultra run! You will do great! I use the maurtens mix and the huma gels it works really well with my stomach and not to much fibers in deed 😂

[@SarahPlace]

nice! good combo there marielle!

[@coralputman5342]

Good luck. I take fairly plain flavours of Trek and Nakd bars. I avoid bananas as they sometimes give me stomach issues, but I do carry small citrus 'easy peelers'. I'm vegan and often find aid stations don't cater for me, or they don't know if their food is suitable so tell me to bring my own. I use Tailwind, salted nuts, and ginger nut biscuits or ginger marmalade sandwiches. My stomach creaks if I run hungry. It is surprising how little I actually need to eat to get around the course though

[@SarahPlace]

yeah that can be annoying although a lot of race organisers are getting better at catering for different dietary requirements with more vegan and gf options but it's always good to have your own stuff on you anyway i think!

[@timbrennan6766]

Hope you have a great race!

[@DanRuns]

I’ve got my first ultra on the 19th. Tailwind as a staple, with Spring energy gels. Then some edible fruit / nut bars and salty nuts (possibly potatoes / wrap). Awaiting final info about aid station stock

[@Kelly_Ben]

Good luck!

[@ivylovesrunning]

Good luck!

[@DanRuns]

Kelly Benedetti thanks!

[@DanRuns]

Ivy lives life thanks