RACE TO THE STONES 2023 - My first 100k ultra marathon

[@barryleslie7727]

Can’t wait to run this. Great briefing. I’ll check the details for parking and arriving

[@christhomas8256]

Fantastic achievement! I’m doing this next year with my mate (over two days). Really looking forward to it!

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

I spoke to a few people on the first half that we’re doing the 2 days. I would be tempted to do the 2 days one year, and make it a bit of a running holiday weekend. Sounds like a great way to tackle the event! Good luck in your training when it starts 👍

[@jensmith3719]

great coverage and awesome achievement, and thanks as it brought back great memories for me of 2019, good luck with all your upcoming races,

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you Jen, and glad it brought back some memories for you. Congratulations to you for finishing it in 2019 too! I now feel part of a unique club 😃 Thanks again for watching 🙏🏻

[@timeonfeet]

Amazing James, super achievement 🎉 well done for battling through and good to see you got some decent food in after! Hope the recovery is going well 👍

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Cheers Ben, recovery is going well and legs feel much better, it’s just the pesky blisters that are causing a bit of discomfort still. Thanks again for watching mate!

[@runningwithstephen]

YES MATE ..... Incredible to finish 100km that is some achievement!! 50km and 100km races are on my radar for next year. I cant believe you took your shoe off after 80km, I was like how will he ever get that back on? Wouldn't be summer without a bit of rain...hey. Well done again mate beautifully captured.

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thanks Stephen, just about recovered now 😂. You should definitely get one booked in, I think 50km is a good distance to start, i found training for 100k is quite punishing, so I’ll stick to 50ks for the time being. Thanks again for watching 🙏🏻

[@runningcafe1]

Awesome video James, captured the day really well. It was a pleasure meeting you at the start of the race. Hope your recovery's going well!

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thanks Craig. Likewise, It was great to chat with you at the start. Aldo well done on your result, I saw you finished in a really good time 💪

[@markg99]

Well done buddy! Going from strength to strength as ever 💪💪

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thanks Mark, I’m now looking forward to some shorter distance races in the near future. That one really pushed me to my limits 🥵

[@ariungalindev7426]

Great video James. Captured the day very well. It was really nice to meet you and congratulations! What a day we had 😅

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Ariun!! Was so lovely meeting you, and you definitely helped me get through some of those miles 😅. Hope you had a great rest of the race.

[@ariungalindev7426]

@@Ijustkeptrunning you did the same!! The rest of the race was good thankfully. Rest well and enjoy your achievement. I will definitely! Wish you best of luck for your next race 😃

[@Kelly_Ben]

Congrats on a hard won finish! What a gorgeous race. Looking forward to your upcoming races! Have you covered what you do for recovery? I typically run a 50k or trail marathon every 4-6 weeks during the non icy months, and need to up my recovery game.

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you Kelly, It definitely was a tough one. I need to document a bit more than I do on KZbin (recovery etc), but sometimes life just gets in the way. Yeah I think I’ll stick to a couple of 50k ultras and some marathons next year. Not sure I’m ready for another 100k just yet 😂 I should have another video up in a few weeks when I take on the Gran Canaria marathon next weekend 👍.

[@BenNotley]

Awesome running James!!! Huge kudos to you mate!!! 👏🏅 100 mile next mate 😉

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Cheers Ben, not sure if it’s too soon to be thinking about a 100 miler 😂. But you never know. 😬 Thanks again for watching mate!

[@itsonandy]

Great stuff mate, thrilled for you that as a photographer you got to finish in some dreamy golden light 😂 Great work and well done!

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Cheers Andy, obviously I planned the golden hour finish 😂😅.

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Congratulations. Great run round for you.

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you. It was great but equally enjoying the rest now 😂

[@chrisgutteridge1942]

Well done, think i saw you around the 90k mark when the weather was terrible, but was a great experience

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you Chris. Ah the 90k mark, it was all a bit of a blur around that then 😂. Thanks for watching and well done to you for getting it done too!

[@julianberry]

Well done James - can't begin to get my head around what 100k must be like! Great job!

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thanks Julian, it was definitely hard going, but the good thing about this event, there’s no cut off, so doable 👍.

[@Kosh42EFG]

100k is awesome. Set goals, work up, and they are doable. It's as much about head as legs. Got to be mentally as well as physically strong.

[@laurentpierre7419]

Great job! Weather condition were epic at times 😂

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you, a typical British summers day 😂

[@marsh3tk]

Inspired to give it a go. Nice vid

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Sorry only just seen your message. Definitely give it a go! I’m thinking of doing race to the king this year (maybe just 50k though😅)

[@turkeysandwich001]

I just got in through the ballot for next year and found your video. Haven’t done 100k ever. Dreading it 😢.

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Well done for signing up, and good luck in your training when it starts. You’ll have a great time next year, just try to enjoy it 👍😅

[@deshall1885]

Well done phenomenal effort

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@kingsley6236]

Where were the pigs at pit stop 5!!! I thought I was halucinating when I got there!!! Great video!!! Oh and the weather was kind to you. I did the last 12km at night in the fog with mud like grease. Seriously well done and mega effort, proud of everyone that got through it.

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

I must have missed them, looking at other videos, I think they must have got loose just after I left PS 5 😂. Shame as it would have been good to add them into the video. Well done to you for getting it done too 💪!Thanks for watching.

[@trailrunningphil]

Great job mate!

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you Phil 🙏🏻

[@ChloeHamard]

Huge congrats!! Amazing achievement, both mental and physical. I hope your legs are starting to come around! Now that you've done it, is there anything you would have done differently to prepare for this event? PS: make sure you show off that medal to as many people as possible, you've definitely earned the bragging rights lol

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank Chloe, you’re right it definitely was a mental and physical test for sure, and learnt a lot about myself! What would I do differently? 🤔 I found that after my long runs I was too tired to run for a few days, I think next time (if there is a next time that is) I’d spread the miles out over a week in training rather than concentrating on just long runs. Other than that I think training went pretty well but no matter how much you train, running 100k is always going to hurt 😂. Thanks again for watching 🙏🏻

[@shaidhussain8396]

Well done mate- brilliant achievement

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@trueredred859]

Well done

[@Ijustkeptrunning]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Kosh42EFG]

Nice video. Criminally low views. You back this year? If so I may see you there. Loved King last week, roll on Stones in three weeks.

[@Kosh42EFG]

Was that Compede? It's the devil! Get sterile needles, tiny alcohol wipes, fleecy web and KT tape. And you missed the last Check Point! My one chance at fame 😂