How I Train for an Ultra Trail Race | 2 Months in Girona

[@RunnerDude1234]

All the best Harry. And thanks for the strength training and doing strides tips.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great, hope you can implement some ideas into your training.

[@jeremyboesmans]

Great video Harry, finally someone explaining the whole process of training, mixing bike rides and explaining coorectly how you feel slowing down after too many uphill sessions, makes total sense. Thank you so much! :))

[@dudleycarl0]

Great video. As someone that’s thinking about running an ultra this vlog provided a valuable insight into the work involved. It’s great to see you do it all with a smile on your face. Inspiring.

[@richardrambles6259]

Great video. I spoke to you briefly in Chamonix last summer and mentioned how much I enjoy your vlogs. They keep getting better and better. Very high quality. All the best, Richard

[@HarryRunsUK]

Hey Richard. Thanks for the kind words. Any mountain adventures planned for this summer? Happy running.

[@richardrambles6259]

@@HarryRunsUK I'm going to Chamonix on Thursday for a short hiking / camping trip.... Chamonix to Courmayeur on the UTMB route (and some variants depending on weather). Can't wait. Best of luck for UTMB this year. I look forward to following your progress and watching your videos!

[@etiennegarceau]

My favourite video so far. I send you all the positive vibes for the UTMB. Cheers.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks for the support! Thanks positive vibes welcome for UTMB 😁

[@TheFODRunner]

Another incredibly detailed, informative and enjoyable video Harry! Cant wait to see how your training progresses now through to UTMB!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Cheers man. Yeah very excited to get working hard for UTMB. Let’s go!

[@capote481]

Real great video. Always enjoy seeing your name pop up on the strava leaderboards when I'm on the trails around Castell Coch.

[@agsmith001]

as an older (mid 50's) mut runner i deal with a lot of issues and making my harder efforts on the bike has helped. thanks always enjoy your videos and perspective!

[@DimitriosKanellopoulos]

Great video as usual Harry. Greetings from the French Midi-Pyrenees, Ariege. Good luck for UTMB

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks for the support! I’ll have to check out more of the French side when I’m in that region again.

[@VeeC3]

Training with those views must never get old! Thanks for filming!

[@DanRuns]

Excellent information and beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing Harry

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks man. How’s training going?

[@DanRuns]

Harry Runs pretty good! Hitting pb’s on 20 milers and 4 weeks out from my second marathon. Taking it easy and enjoying the journey

[@concrete182]

I saw you walking around the Lavaredo registration but didn't want to bother ya! You had an awesome race - Very well done sir.

[@HarryRunsUK]

You should of said hey! Next time come and have a chat. Thanks for the support. Any races coming up for you?

[@concrete182]

@@HarryRunsUK I ran Ultra-Dolomites and was in the top 200 and first GBR runner back! I've got Lakes in a Day during October so trying to get some nice recovery in 🙌🏼

[@Jameswmin]

Congrats on your performance at Lavaredo, and good luck with training for UTMB 👍

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks James. It was a great race such an epic landscape. Excited for UTMB. What’s your upcoming goals? Lavaredo video being out together now.

[@Jameswmin]

I’ve just done a couple of races recently - a 25k trail race & a road half marathon (both went fairly well). Taking a bit of recovery time now before training for a trail marathon in the Brecon Beacons in November. Look forward to seeing the Lavaredo video.

[@Runnerrwe]

Great video. Those trails are beautiful.

[@marknicholls3154]

Great video and views. Amazing stamina and balance.

[@christophersayers8257]

Great video Harry👍really enjoyed that one!

[@johnfowlertrailrunning]

Heh Harry, you are so living my dream, really fun and informative film! I go semi retired next year at the age of 55 and hope to spend loads of time in the mountains. Recovering from Achilles injury so your film of the bike and strength routines very timely. A gravel bike is probably on the way for me. Might be interested in some coaching for a few months to get me back on track if you have space? Will be in Cham for UTMB so maybe see you there! Cheers. John

[@HarryRunsUK]

Time in the mountains is the best goal. Hope the Achilles is healing up well, be sure to get a physio if you can or haven’t already. Always good to get specific hands on help to speed along recovery and prevent further issues. Drop me an email with regards to coaching and we can chat there. Be sure to say hi if you spot me in Chamonix.

[@vinnewiede4935]

Great Videos, Love from Germany!

[@nataliaheartcoaching]

Great video, Harry! absolutely lovely region

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks Natalia. It is! How’s your training going?

[@nataliaheartcoaching]

training is going great! thanks! week 17 of 26. training for 100 miler in October

[@runningwithmarc]

Awesome video Harry, a shame I never got to share some trails with you in Cortina at Laverado. Hope the body has recovered well and new training block is going well. :)

[@HarryRunsUK]

Yeah recovered well thanks. How about you? I’m sure we’ll cross paths again. Kicking off the next training block this week!

[@runningwithmarc]

Harry Runs I recovered really well, spent the week after discovering some trails near cortina which was great. ⛰👌🏼

[@tkdbruin]

Hi Harry, I remember watching one of your videos where you mentioned that you had made some modifications to you VaporKrar 12L vest to more easily place your poles. I would appreciate it if you could explain this in more detail. Thank you. jae

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Great purchase, I love my Trekz Air and naked running waist band....make s all the difference 👍🏽👣👣👣👣🏔

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great to hear you enjoy running with them, two of my favourite products.

[@WudiMIA]

Great video. Curious as to what you are using to secure your poles to your waist.

[@jg4894]

What kind of socks were you running in at the beginning of the video on the snow mountain run?

[@teacherjosep8948]

Harry, I really like your videos! Amazing performance here also in CSP. How do you manage your nutrition during the race?

[@beales1987]

Hi Harry, great video and beautifil scenery. What other training are you doing/do you do at the moment? Any strength stuff/uppoer body/yoga? Thanks, Andy

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[@mistermark1988]

Hey Harry! Do you plan your big mountain runs with gps beforehand? Or do you just pick a peak and go for it? Thanks a bunch man!

[@HarryRunsUK]

A bit of both Mark. I’ve found that planning routes on Strava Route planner works well and easy to use and sync the GPX. But once I know an area better I’ll just explore and have certain peaks in mind.

[@mistermark1988]

@@HarryRunsUK Ahhh I see. Great stuff! I should get into planning with Strava because for example Komoot always sends me into the big nothing.... Harry, thanks for getting back to me! You ze man! Keep firing dude!

[@TravelRunner]

Great video on your training, Harry! Do you miss Thailand at all? I'm here for the summer and will be heading up to Chiang Mai soon to get in some training! Good luck on your upcoming races!

[@jakerose8928]

harry i got a question, just curious, but would u do strength, weight training in a hard session day, or in easy days?

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great question. I like to do some complimentary body weight strength work straight after longer runs or hard sessions. The body is already fatigued and it’s a good way to build on some strength both physically and mentally. If I’m lifting some weight I like to go into it after an easier run or cardio warm up to make sure I’m fully activated whilst able to maintain good form , balance and results within the session. Mix things up!

[@jakerose8928]

@@HarryRunsUK Totally agree with you, people dont combine muscle training with running that much, this is actually a nice way to do it, in hard days there would be strength training, follow by a easy day tomorrow, not only recovering from the running but also letting the muscles repair itself.

[@marknicholls3154]

Could I ask please what’s your best time to run the 5K?

[@lunchlump]

great video thanks man!

[@nikakura]

Saw you at the store in Cortina, along with Hoka team mates, Tim and Magda, where you had an Q&A session - but i guess I'm too shy to came along and say hi, lol

[@HarryRunsUK]

Be sure to say hey next time Nikoloz! Always happy to chat or even just a high five 😁

[@gokiwi2642]

Hi Harry, do you still do a few swims a week, as well as gym?

[@hilltribelife3843]

Hi Harry Next time your over this way give us a bell. Great video. All the best. Tom

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks Tom!

[@totalcardiowithboaz8238]

Good ideas spinning now!!

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

Excellent

[@ericsisk1]

Is that the Vertix? If so, liking it so far?

[@HarryRunsUK]

Yeah really pleased with the VERTIX. Battery is insane, tracking spot on and so light for its capabilities.

[@ericsisk1]

Harry Runs Excellent! Thanks!

[@schuletrip]

Makes me want to go running!!

[@scottyhawker8201]

Awesome bro 🤘

[@danieltsuedo334]

those sunglasses are pretty fresh

[@HarryRunsUK]

They’re Alpinamente. If you head over to my website and look at my gear page theirs a discount code for them if you need some new shades.

[@chriscastillo7623]

Harry, is running a 5k in 24 min good?

[@lukaszpalka6210]

Good material :D

[@alamri9626]

I see your video from Oman I want to be ready for ultra race on November in Oman I join with 50 km.

[@quintuyoyarzoenzo]

i know that make the subtitled in other lenguage is hard, it would help us a lot to the people spanish lenguage. Thanks, a chilean viewer (Y)

[@mubarakthursday5417]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks for the support Mubarak! Keep training hard, you’ll be in the big mountains in no time 👍

[@katis999]

nice!

[@Argonaut320]

need some subtitles !!

[@SpacLingwood]

I could be 1st.. but I'll let someone else have it