MARATHON DES SABLES 2019 KIT TIPS | PACKING LIST, INSIGHTS & ADVICE

[@lorrainecurham6304]

Brilliant video, def the most helpful one I have come across for MDS. How did you get on with navigation? At any stage did you feel you had to use your compass, or was it marked (how was it marked?) all the way?

[@ultrarunneradam]

A few moments when I felt what now but there was always someone or a marker to follow. Check out my MDS episode 5 at end and you see bright pink markers. Also you can see you get some clear views in front and behind due to desert terrain but not always. I worried about this before I went but it was fine during the race! Have you signed up?

[@lorrainecurham6304]

@@ultrarunneradam I have indeed - April 2021. I'll check out your episodes on MDS as well. I had seen the pink markers before but wasn't sure how frequent they were. Good to know I am not the only one wondering about this!

[@Katja-q3p]

Wow so glad you make this video. It helpt me to prepare for MDS

[@edmundwalsh758]

Really useful video - thank you! Signed up for 2022 and feel a lot better having seen such a great run through.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Good luck with the race! I’ve just posted my my top 5 mds tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4vLqomdbM2pbNE -

[@edmundwalsh758]

@@ultrarunneradam ah awesome, thank you for the heads up, I’ll take a look!

[@SONG2GO]

Thank you Mr Adam, this was really the very info I needed. I preparing Desert Marathon in Oman, and was looking for this kinda wholesome infomation. Hope you run without injuries.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Thank you 🙏 good luck with your running to 👍

[@johncooper3171]

HI that was a no nonsense video well done. As for mats try sea to summit and they come with puncher repair kits. Cheers Jc.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Thanks for the tip!

[@cultureculture4662]

Hi Adam, Noted you did not take the compressport running shorts, were they too hot because of the black colour ? it was a potential option for me... thanks

[@ultrarunneradam]

Hi. Pretty sure I did wear them - no not too hot - also help recovery ❤️‍🩹 maybe didn’t mention in video - I like them also stop the chafe

[@Matt-jg4gx]

Enjoyed watching that. Thanks!

[@ultrarunneradam]

Thanks Matt 👍 have you checked out my other MDS vids?

[@Matt-jg4gx]

@@ultrarunneradam yes! Finished them last night. 👍🏻

[@schrapj]

Great and informative video. I'm thinking 2025.... What are your thoughts on training for this? I've never done an ultra.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Such a big question. It’s a fast race so train for that. Plenty of back to back runs and run with your pack a lot. I can coach you if you need one 😜

[@neilsyard]

Great video, really helpful and insightful. Well done on the finish too. I'm progressing from marathons to ultras from next year, having started this year, so wondering how long it took you before you felt confident of attempting it? And how did you prepare for the environment you ran in as I'm not sure Surrey is quite the same :-) I'm keen to do the MdeS and the CCC too in the future (2-3 years time).

[@ultrarunneradam]

Thanks Neil and great your looking at ultra's - its a good quesiton (loads to say) about the transition and given me an idea for a future vlog!! Depending on how hard you run your marathons and at what pace, they can be far more painful and for me much harder to recover from. An ultra can be run/walked at a sensible pace - you just need the endurance in the legs and above the mindset to complete. I went and did 60k in the Surrey Hills as starter and did ok about 6 1/2 hrs - you just slow the pace down and keep onto you nutrition. MDS is a running race so great or marathoners - its quite flat. I did loads of speed work and back to back runs. CCC well that I didnt prepare for - I need to look at that as the climbs are insane - the best prep is to go out there as youve got the altitude - my vlog will show the sufferring I went through! Hope thats helps - I'll try and do a vlog soon about this though! Good luck and and any q's just fire away.

[@neilsyard]

@@ultrarunneradam Thanks for the feedback, all really helpful. Please do keep up the blogging as it offers great insight. Thanks again.

[@DanRuns]

I thoroughly enjoyed that whole video!

[@ultrarunneradam]

Makes you want to do it? 😂😂

[@ultrarunneradam]

Makes you want to do it ?? 😂😂

[@DanRuns]

@@ultrarunneradam when I need a good tan I might consider it :)

[@KanniDogfanvlog]

very helpful video adam

[@jamiegoodreid]

What is the name of the white sun hat you showed?

[@ultrarunneradam]

It was a raidlight one ☝️

[@mikerogers4570]

Hi Adam , Great video, just wondering if ever found the perfect sleeping pad or mat? I am looking at all options currently and a little fearful about taking a blow up option due to spikes. thanks

[@ultrarunneradam]

No never did work that out . blow up for sure and take the risk.

[@mikerogers4570]

@@ultrarunneradam thank you Adam, couple more questions please. 1) How did you find the raidlight bag in terms of comfort in the shoulder straps? noted they have indeed now released a V2 of your bag.. The weight of these bags is crazy light vrs some of the other brands like UD or OMM. 2) I noted in your instagram account you used a coach, any coaching recommendations please with MDS in mind, did you mix in walking and weights within your training plan?

[@nayanchengappa2428]

Hi Adam, one of the best videos I have seen on packing for an ultra run. I training to do my first 100miles , and I am doing it on a budget, so was looking a good training plan , any advice on that would be greatly appreciated.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Thanks 🙏 I use training peaks and you can buy good plans for running on that platform. I even have one there you can download. But you need TP.

[@nayanchengappa2428]

@@ultrarunneradam I have training peaks , and how do I find the training plan written by you.or what is the name of it

[@ultrarunneradam]

Race 100 miles training plan - road to attrition - 23 weeks.

[@momodoulamin1228]

The session is so intriguing.Thank you. Please send me information on the registration, prize and the timing of the next race.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Thanks for watching. Best to contact the organisers to answer your questions 👍👍

[@georgemoore2664]

Running the MDS March 2022 and torn between taking my phone or not and also using a smaller iPod rather than my phone for music. Was it worth bringing yours ?

[@ultrarunneradam]

Hi George. I took a nano iPod for listening at night - fell asleep with it on first night and flattened battery and forgot my charging cable. For night worth it as a lot of snoring but a few days in and you get used to sleeping and i slept very well. Phone is only good for pictures which is worth it unless your going for a 6.5 kg bag. Good luck 🤞

[@georgemoore2664]

@@ultrarunneradam ah sound mate, thanks for the advice! I might think about buying a type of MP3 player with a very long battery

[@FCBasel-iu2vv]

Hi Adam, Please could you let me know which brand of cream you used on your feet and how the application worked with the toe socks and taping? thanks

[@ultrarunneradam]

I need to do a video on this really - I’ll try and get round to it. I used klipshop.co.uk/gehwol - silver / white tube - the taping took some practice but worked really well. Too much to explain in writing ✍️

[@ixxgxx]

Hell yeah! Done some Ironman, but I want to do this!

[@ultrarunneradam]

Yup you got to do it!

[@sdnalyam]

What top did you run in?. Any long sleeve top you can recommend.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Thanks for watching! I ran with the raid light short sleeve (lightweight) and had the raid light long sleeve for the evening as a clean top - both very light weight - a bit see through but perfect - funny when I did the vlog I forgot to mention my running top :?/

[@ultrarunneradam]

the long sleeve is in the back ground hanging up!

[@thomasaugaitis9346]

Would love to see how you wrapped your feet or if you have a link for a video? I have a 250km race coming up through the desert in 🇯🇴 Jordan. Very informative video mate!

[@ultrarunneradam]

I’ll see what I can do or hunt down a video 👍

[@thomasaugaitis9346]

@@ultrarunneradam really appreciate it Adam, thanks!

[@Manolito13]

👌🏼

[@ashleyjames2245]

Great video however i really don’t understand the sliders joke…😅

[@darknewt1634]

passed on our blog to others a great intro to training and kit.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Dark Newt Thanks glad it helps - appreciate any shares

[@momodoulamin1228]

Brother Adam, thanks for your efforts;I have highly appreciated your reply. Your heart is rosy; You are good.

[@pompidoos4891]

How much did this all cost? Entrance, food, kit. Just a rough idea, if you don’t mind 😊

[@ultrarunneradam]

I’m not sure what the entrance fee is now but I spent 1k on kit and food and other training add ons ie. heat chamber prob about 300. Cost of the race you need to head to organisers website. Hope that helps.

[@robbourne8967]

Hi Adam! Hope all is well. I was just wondering if you have ever considered selling any MDS gear that you're not likely to use anymore? More specifically your Raidlight Backpack. Many thanks!

[@ultrarunneradam]

Robert Bourne yes all well thanks. Not looking at selling any gear but to be fair haven’t thought about it. Was hoping to run another similar event some day...I’ll have a 🤔 are you hoping to run in Sept?

[@robbourne8967]

@@ultrarunneradam Ok Cool thanks for letting me know. Just getting ahead fo the game for next year - From what I can find...it seems that backpack is completely sold out in M/S size and discontinued.

[@purefoldnz3070]

are new hips and knees on the packing list?

[@ultrarunneradam]

Not on this list but maybe in the future 😂😂

[@tiagoleal9881]

Injinji the worst socks ever .. they caused me blisters in MADEIRA ISLAND ULTRA TRAIL AND MARATHON THE SABLES 2019 ( stage 2 ) .. back to compressport and no problems at all ..

[@ultrarunneradam]

To be fair I got a blister on 2nd toe in when wearing them in training long runs - I don’t think there is a perfect sock. They work for me most of the time. I rub nut butter on feet before any long run. Def helps. Love to do MIUT!

[@ydsailing]

Do you think genetics play a major role here? Some are not used/designed to deserts.

[@ultrarunneradam]

The human genetics of a runner participating in the Marathon des Sables (MDS) ultra race can play a role in their performance and endurance capabilities. Genetic factors can influence various aspects of running, including aerobic capacity, muscle fiber composition, and injury susceptibility. Aerobic capacity, or the ability to utilize oxygen during exercise, is influenced by genetic factors. Some individuals may have a higher natural aerobic capacity, which can contribute to better endurance performance in long-distance races like the MDS. So yes genetics play a major role.

[@ydsailing]

@@ultrarunneradam thank you.

[@user-lr4ct2ff8y]

Great video, I'm just wondering abut feet swelling. Some people say buy 2 sizes bigger. How were your feet ? Do most people buy 2 sizes bigger ? Any advice would be great. Its my biggest concern at the moment.

[@ultrarunneradam]

Hi Mike thanks glad you liked it! For me my feet never really swelled to change shoe size. 2 sizes up no way - too risky as this will cause blisters. At the end of each outing I raised my legs to drain lactic and perhaps reduce any swelling. Massage feet. Clean. Relax. A few years back I ran for 30hrs - feet swelled loads but it ever effected my shoe fit. Do your feet swell after a long run? Are you planning to run it or walk it? Yes a major concern is foot care but follow the advice and you'll will be fine - clean tape & cream every morning - your feet will harden during training. Love your feet. I also moisturised each night about 3 weeks leading up to race to keep feet supple. Hope that helps - anymore Q's let me know. Good luck!

[@user-lr4ct2ff8y]

@@ultrarunneradam Thanks for the reply, i've done a lot of miles and i've never had a problem with swelling. I thought it might be a heat thing but even so I thought 2 sizes up sounded a bit much. I will be running as much as I can but I'll be taking it super easy the first day or two. I'll be defo following your advice on foot care. Glad to have found your channel and look forward to catching up on your other videos on training. (i'm just getting lots and lots of endurance miles in at the moment, i'll probably do some more specific training in the new year) Cheers