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

Bringing you with me on my training run in Wales to give you some tips for your first ultra! Also a bit of a general update and taste testing some gels along the way too. Enjoy! x
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[@SarahPlace]

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

[@nealwailing3870]

Yes, Ma'am...

[@2487jemma]

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

[@SarahPlace]

aw thank you, i don't have plans to stop, i just don't know how i was doing it so consistently before! but will hopefully film my race on saturday so there'll be another vid up soon!

[@PZJBimha]

I agree

[@konrad983]

I just love you both. So enormous energy you spread across and just having good fun running and exercise 🤜🤛 thank you for making such a inspiring content on KZbin. It's better than these goofy clips from well-known KZbinrs for teenagers ... So happy that you two make KZbin

[@Johnjds]

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) 👍

[@9blowtorch]

I've done two ultramarathon runs so far, so still a newbie but 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. 2. If your gel does not have salts in it, take salt tablets of some kind, you'll be very glad for it. Ideally do this the same time you use the gel. 3. Top up with food at checkpoints. Feels nice to have *something* solid to eat every so often. I am still not sure whether to do a third Country to Capital in January, but I'm almost certain about doing the NDW 50 next year - I have had the tab open in my browser for days! I'm not sure I will have any 50k runs under my belt as part of the prep tho! Edit: Good luck with your run!

[@DIYTechRepairs]

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!!! A blister can ruin your run. 3. Have fun. See it as an adventure instead of a must do! With above you can do whatever is ahead of you :)

[@russamehta]

Just great to have you back. I love your videos, you are so natural so I find it hard to believe you are uncomfortable in front of a camera. Good luck in the North Downs 50 miler. Just typing that fills me with awe.

[@SarahPlace]

ah thank you russa! i must admit it's a lot easier when i'm out on a trail totally by myself with no one to be seen for miles! if i am filming with people around that's when i fall apart haha!

[@forestplanemountain]

My 4 tips: Cycling gloves on trail ultras have saved my hands countless times. Planning what you’ll do at aid stations as you approach: bottles out, lids off, etc. helps me (it’s like choreographing triathlon transitions). Also, for pacing when I’ve done a race before, having aid station splits written on my number or pinned to my vest helps me have something to aim for. Finally, having a goal of getting the right ratio of walking from the beginning and training for uphill power walking really seemed to help my endurance.

[@keeganbosch8165]

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!

[@apgwilym]

You're great in front of the camera.

[@SarahPlace]

ahh that is so kind thank you!

[@kristoffergreaves2654]

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

[@juliemckie72]

Great video Sarah - I totally agree about not stopping long at aid stations, and sitting down is the worse thing you can do - just keep moving. And that’s a great tip about not putting food in the back of your pack, what seems quite ‘easy’ to do at any other time can be a massive faff when you’re running an ultra!! You need to do everything you can to minimise the faff-factor! Best of luck next Saturday ☺️

[@peterseager6970]

My top tip would be ‘look after your feet’. I thought I had done it all right before my 50k back in Feb, but ended up with the worst blisters in my life. The discomfort certainly made the last ten k,s ‘interesting’. Two causes I think - Shoes may not have been fully broken in (rookie mistake ) and I didn’t put any Vaseline or other anti chafe on. Have since been introduced to a product called ‘Gurneygoo’, which is great! Also, good to see you back Sarah and keep the vids coming 👍

[@BatTechnologies]

I was going to say the same thing. Good feet care is essential. If it is going to be a wet race (and I believe you are in the Arc @Sarah Place) then something to protect your feet is really needed. I'm a fan of Vaseline - and a lot of it - but there is other stuff out there.

[@hughmainwaring9187]

Lovely and positive. Bravo. ( In a moment of madness am going from almost Zero to 50 miles race [North Canum, 3rd July] in a month. That said I am getting fitter just watching these informative videos.]

[@stevehurn2420]

So pleased when I saw you had a new video up and the perfect one too, as I have just started training for my first ultra. Thank you Sarah

[@ImRhys]

Please keep the videos coming Sarah! 😁 You and Ben are a breath of fresh air on KZbin, and always have been.

[@DevRunner]

I love your friendly and inviting approach to ultrarunning! You make me want to leap into that world... But first I want a new road marathon PR... 😆! Keep pushing!

[@franziliciouslife5412]

ah you’re back! so happy! please keep it up! it’s so refreshing and inspiring to see a female runner on youtube 💪🏻

[@jeffw654]

I ran a 100km race on the weekend. I had issues for the first 34km where my stomach was upset, so I didn't eat or drink. I was losing steam and starting to cramp. Once my stomach settled I was able to eat food and gels and drink. I started to bounce back and after the 45km aid station where I ate even more and drank a Coke, I felt like I could run again, but took a big stack. I was able to get the rest done, but it was very difficult. My biggest takeaway is to train your stomach to eat from the start. When you start with an energy deficit it will be difficult to eat enough to catch back.

[@DanRuns]

Looking forward to sharing the NDW50 course with you. Thanks for the tips!

[@SarahPlace]

woohoo can't wait!!

[@DanRuns]

@@SarahPlace Bring some sunshine please!

[@shtefanoo]

Great energy and amazing smile :) i ran my first ultra last September , a 56k with about 6500 feet of elevation.Lesson learned : never eat something cooked by the organisers if you don`t know the source.Saves you from extra time in the bushes :))

[@WaltonVideos]

The youtuber we all want but don’t deserve.

[@michaelshaw1662]

Yay ! Great to see you back. Love your videos Sarah, really interesting and informative and you're a natural infront of the camera.

[@wildgingerruns]

Great tips Sarah really nice to have all the advice out on the trails!

[@ManuelMartinez-wj3cb]

I am glad to see you back. You are an inspiration. I have my half marathon in July.

[@SarahPlace]

thank you manuel!! best of luck for the half!

[@ManuelMartinez-wj3cb]

@@SarahPlace thanks.

[@James-Henderson]

I haven't ran an ultra before but i have done a 62 mile walk for Oxfam (Trailwalker) Running I have done a couple of marathons. I plan on doing an Ultra next year, probably the 100k from Weymouth to Exmouth with Climb South West. Videos like this are brilliant. Thank you for making them and sharing them with us.

[@misiekstaszic]

As ATB says: "Don't stop" (making videos). Good to see you again! 💪

[@Kelly_Ben]

What a beautiful place to run! Thanks for the tips. When I was training for my first 50k, I put lightly carbonated Nuun into a hard flask and tucked it into the top back of my vest. Just after starting my long run it exploded, covering my hair with fruity goodness.

[@SarahPlace]

ahahahah amazing! at least your hair will have been beautifully hydrated!

[@Kelly_Ben]

@@SarahPlace 😂

[@richarddefries457]

Glad to see you back.. Pls make lots more videos, they are fun to watch x

[@Beautybyjessica1]

I’ve missed your videos!! I haven’t done an ultra, but watching all of your videos convinced me to do my first marathon in July!! Hopefully I’ll get the courage to do an ultra some day!

[@TamaEnergy]

Your my inspiration I'm 24 and training for first 50km in May! 😊

[@eddiegaul1903]

Some great advice Sarah. I haven't run an ultra yet but have done plenty of fulls. I have no desire to do an ultra but I loved seeing your run and your attitude towards it. I love seeing all the breaks too. For getting in the long runs sometimes it is just about time on your feet and getting used to being tired. Glad to see you post again and love the scenery. Get Ben to post a video!!! You guys always inspire me and keep me motivated.

[@davidskidmore56]

Welcome back - great video ! Doing my 1st ultra Run to Sea (Brighton ) at beginning of June ! Trying to make that transition from road/track to trail! Miss your videos - top quality and great runs and routes

[@SarahPlace]

thank you david! best of luck with your race, sounds like a fun one! will have to look it up!

[@jonathanvedia5443]

Great Video and perfect timing. I will be running my first Ultra in June. Running 53 miles on beach trails in South Carolina.

[@lefterisnydras4860]

Hi from London Sarah! I must say i LOVE your videos and your editing. Keep us part in your journey!

[@damianreid2452]

Some gorgeous countryside there. Beautiful day too. Impossible not to enjoy running on days like those.

[@yvettemichalski1094]

Running my first ultra in Oct. Sooooo good to hear your first comment if you can run a marathon you can run a 50mile or 100km. That’s me sorted (in my head at least!)

[@mintcloud5026]

Fab video, Sarah! It's great to see you again too

[@SarahPlace]

thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@ezdancewithvi]

Nice Sarah! your Video so Motivating. Thank you for sharing this!

[@michaelenwright875]

Saw Sarah at Sikhs in the city D2D. Wanted to say Thanks to Sarah. Your videos on kits and starting out doing Ultras are excellent 👏👏

[@petercornelius5216]

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

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

Always great to have some insight! Got my first ultra coming up in October (hopefully!)

[@clairel3730]

Great video Sarah. I am so impressed with your ability to find routes where ever you happen to be. 😃 and to run them by yourself. I wish I was that brave 🙂 Good luck for the 22nd.

[@SarahPlace]

ah it's no biggie, i just love exploring and having some time to myself 😅

[@clairel3730]

@@SarahPlace You are very modest ! Any tips would be welcomed, especially those of us that don't have a map on our wrists. Thanks in advance 😀

[@leonaleewong]

So wonderful to see you back with a new vid! Love them :)

[@emmaholmes5]

Lovely to see you back Sarah! My tips for an ultra would be 1️⃣ keep moving 2️⃣ keep smiling 3️⃣ keep eating! There’s absolutely nothing beats the feeling of the finish line at an ultra 😁😁😁

[@SarahPlace]

love this emma!! so simple but so true!

[@sandradoingstuff]

I'll be running rim to rim to rim in the grand canyon in the U.S. in the spring and your videos are so helpful. Great tips. I've never run an "official" ultra, and I've definitely never trained for one, llthough I have run ultra-distances before. your tips for running and training are so helpful for me right now! Maybe I'll start sharing my experience just to hold myself accountable because it's so much this first time around!

[@markconnelly4009]

Welcome back Sarah. Great video so well edited! Some great tips shared & good luck for your 50.

[@HereWeAreRunning]

I'm also running the NDW50 on Saturday. It's going to be my first Ultra race, I've run 50K twice before. Thanks for the tips, I'm sure they'll help and I know I'll also learn lots from the experience on the day. Can't wait to get to the start line now. Best of luck 👍

[@SarahPlace]

ah you will love it, it's such a great route! best of luck for it!

[@jamiexavier6654]

Brilliant video Sarah and thanks for posting - still do an ultra but one day maybe! Wishing you the very best of luck for Saturday!

[@steevoridgeline]

that was quality time with you ! thanks also for the gel ratings !

[@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177]

Great Video!! Loved the scenery!! I haven’t run a ultra yet. One mistake I make with marathons is taking off too fast. Good luck to your race!! Welcome back!!

[@daniduc]

Hi Sarah, thanks for the tips (duly noted) - and for the plan for my first ultra next year :) looking forward to put it in action. Good luck on your race!

[@tomh9064]

Great tips, I have my first ultra later this year so the tips really help. Thanks!

[@TheSafetysheep]

It’s crazy how much that forest looks like here in East Tennessee USA. So awesome. I also agree huma gels are great.

[@richardbrown1573]

Fab video + great tips as always. Really enjoy the quality content you post. I found, as you’ve mentioned previously, that doing a recce of the course was invaluable ahead of the event. All the best for NDW50!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thanks for the video and the advice! Great job on your training as well! I've got an up-and-coming 50k race so this video is very timely. It's technically my first ultra race but not my first ultra distance. I'm very excited!

[@fraac]

quicker way to flatten a fizzy drink is pouring fine powder into it, creating thousands of nucleation points. can explode if you aren't quick with the lid though

[@runningwoman7207]

What a fun video to watch! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Beautiful area to run in.... all I have is local track to run on 😢 I have never ran an ultra but would love to try it! I have ran 6 marathons

[@joshsellars6875]

Thanks for the tips, great video! First 100km in three weeks so trying to get as much advice as possible. 😂

[@obdnanrsmith8572]

The coke trick blew my mind! Thanks

[@laymcintyre]

Hi Sarah, what a great video. brilliant content and it was so nice to see North Wales. I grew up in the Clywdians, the mountain range not far from where you were running. Just wanted to say I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work

[@haroldbaker8869]

I just started watching you and Ben last week so I'm glad you're back uploading! I moved to Woolwich not long ago and had some crap runs when I arrived. You guys brought the spark back to running in London! (PS KZbin recommended your channel first, sorry Ben.)

[@gorantoljamo204]

My first ultra 57km I didnt fuel up with whater. I wasnt thirsty and it wasnt sunny. Ended up with cramps in both calves. I have never have cramp during a marathon(s) And later on I have problem to take deep breath bcause pain in the back hit the kidney.. sort of. So lesson learn Fuel up before start and during the race

[@graham8854]

Thanks for the tips. I ran my first marathon and 50k last year. Hoping to move towards 100k next year. Love your's and Ben's channels. :-)

[@SarahPlace]

ah thanks graham! congrats on the marathon and 50k, tough going in 2020 conditions! well done!

[@petergibbs6993]

Sarah, great stuff and I agree about the Huma gels they are amazing. You videos are consistently high quality, please keep them up because even if you do like the editing you are a natural vlogger too. Good luck on the North Downs 50 👍

[@jacobriis7859]

Happy running Sarah and thanks for the update

[@darrenbristow206]

Another great video with more useful tips. I'm definitely going to start planning my training runs with plenty of Co-ops en route 😉😂

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Glad you are ok! I am getting back into longish walks ( 20 mile ) in the hope that I will be able to get back to 50 miles and 100 next year. I've been diagnosed with palindromic seronegative inflammatory arthritis, and it's not great but getting used to it. Also osteoarthritis . It has been good to get back to longer walking.

[@jamesmarsden1505]

Great run at the NDW50 Sarah! love the gel reviews, glad the vids are back💪

[@mats271979]

Good to see you back. Nice advice as always.

[@SarahPlace]

thanks mat!

[@JadesFitnessBucketList]

Oh I so want to do this. Ran a 50km but can’t imagine doing double!

[@essextrails]

Great video Sarah. Good to see you back. All the best for your 50 miler at the weekend.

[@kantalarski]

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

[@Frankie_apollo1717]

Training for my first ultra! Thanks a lot for all the tips

[@danspittle6529]

Loved this video! Great tips. You and Ben are amazing people. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻

[@bensmith6633]

Haha - great tips. I could have done with them a month ago when I did my first ultra. I wasted way too much time in the aid stations and managed to spray fizzy cola up my nose after overfilling my bottle. Good luck and enjoy NDW50 at the weekend 👍💪😃

[@neilmartin1335]

Thanks for the tips! I’m nervous as hell about my first 100k on the Southdowns on the 30th. I’m doing all the things you suggest so that’s giving me some confidence. just got to get my head into the challenge ahead! Great to have you back, thanks again! 🤘

[@SarahPlace]

ah you will be great neil! south downs is one of the loveliest routes in the country, it'll be an amazing day out and it's so runnable so will be perfect for a first 100k. and the hills will help break it up a bit as well. enjoy! i am jealous!!!

[@neilmartin1335]

@@SarahPlace Thank you Sarah! I’ll be wearing my black “gettingitdone” cap so what could possible go wrong😆👊

[@runbyron]

It’s fun and informative to watch your videos. I really enjoy the scenery. 👍

[@rayneprendergast3338]

Love your videos they are so down to earth and easy to relate. Good luck with the race!! Hope you have some time off after 😄

[@JessieDolan1]

I ran my first 50k yesterday. It was a two loop course, and I definitely should have had more water on the 1st loop. By the time I was well into the 2nd loop, it was significantly warmer and I really felt the heat and dehydration.

[@johndudley2030]

Good luck on Saturday Sarah. Might see you on the course

[@peelman12345]

Hi Sarah Great video as per usual! Thought I’d let you know I took your advice on the Garmin 945. Awesome so far! Thanks for the advice 👍🏼

[@studiokmrphotography]

Always a great inspiration. Best of luck on your upcoming ultra💪

[@SarahPlace]

thank you kevin!

[@georgehunter7099]

Resting at the moment as I have strained abs. Was hoping to run my first ever ultra trail (unofficial) but that's on hold. If you let coke fizz out overnight in fridge great for all manner of things, stops the runs while you run! I suffer a lot from jogger's nip, so carry stuff in hydration pack rather than vest, comfort beats style.

[@bikesandlaces]

Thanks for sharing! some great advice there! and yes I totally agree when I did my marathon I got to the end and wanted to burn my shoes XD great video, looking forward to checking out more of your channel!

[@susanwiggins6309]

Good luck with your race Sarah!

[@tonypotter9578]

Great run and good luck with your next race!

[@AimeeandApollo]

Missed you Sarah! Goodluck for this weekend! xxx

[@MihaliWheeler]

Great tips. Planning to run one next year

[@mimimicro8703]

Great video Sarah! Love the huma gels - the fruit flavors are especially yummy.

[@NicBen]

Brilliant video thanks for all the tips Sarah 😊👍🏻

[@davedave01]

Thank you for your work making videos proper advice and experience we appreciate your journey and hard work live life to the full

[@ManuelMartinez-wj3cb]

Hello! Hopefully all is well with you. I just ran a half marathon yesterday. Hoping to see more videos.

[@notjustamumfromcumbria2563]

Great to see you back love your videos x

[@axelkronholm8850]

This was great! Love your videos Sarah

[@mariefrench916]

Wow, that was brilliant!! Well done you. 👍🏼

[@VirtualFeats]

Love this! Thank you for your honesty. Trying to learn how to trail!! sending a like love and sub from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@PZJBimha]

Thank you so much. I'm truly inspired

[@magdamieszkowska8161]

Great to watch your video, as usual. Come back sooner! Have a good run on Saturday!

[@SarahPlace]

thank you magda!!

[@Adam-xx2tz]

Amazing! Thanks for the tips!

[@killermachinemaggot]

Great tips as always and love the view, I'm planning to start using gels myself since my runs are becoming longer but 50 K is still way off for me. Going to have my first race in a month and to be honest it hovers between exictement and nervous.