The Serpent Trail 50k Ultramarathon 2021

[@ryancflam]

Godly stamina. I can barely run a mile without huffing and puffing. Well done dude.

[@crad5476]

Thats what training is for.

[@johnyork6446]

When you have made it to the starting line, you have won. The rest is in your head. Great video, beautiful shots, awesome music! Brilliant run!

[@philippabrealey1310]

Oh Dan, I wish I had known about you forgetting your Garmin in time! I live in the area and could have gone and got it for you. You've been with me through a fairly solitary lockdown so it would have been great to have been able to help out!

[@runmandan7067]

Ah that’s so kind thank you. It ended up ok in the end 👍🏻

[@markpage2779]

It's so cool you have joined us ultra marathon runners. Hope to see you in a future event.

[@Fairrrytale]

Well done, Dan! I miss racing SO bad after watching your video! I'm doing a half-marathon in two weeks though. :P

[@chrisconnors7418]

Well done, Dan! That takes me back to my running days; hitting empty, pushing through, hitting even worse empty. My knees don't like me running now so I've switched to cycling long distances. Quite enjoyable too, but when seeing videos like this, I miss being able to run, especially the running along wooded trails.

[@davidjuson5608]

Marvelous effort Dan. And you have an impressive and ambitious programme of events lined up for yourself. I'm tempted to do the Clarendon Marathon myself, but it's just four weeks after after the ABP Southampton Marathon, which I'm already entered for. Given my age (69) and the fact that I have not much experience of trail events I think it might be pushing my luck. Whatever, looking forward to further training insights in your future podcasts. In the meantime: the best of everything.

[@Sirillius]

Grear video, good run. I, yes I was so exhausted just watching, I think I needed you to sit and chat for your debrief instead of of another run. Lol.

[@purenrg4life]

Hey Dan, well done.. am about to do my first 50km trail here in Norway in a few weeks.. big fan of your other channel so pleased to join here too! All the best and man I felt your frustration with the “forgetting Garmin” situation!! Glad it worked out for you anyway! A good friend recently told me he ditched all watches and tracking stuff so he could just ‘feel’ the running but I’m still tech’d up to the max!!! :)

[@TheMkoose]

I've only managed a half marathon so far, this is inspiring! Amazing achievement, well done.

[@simonbode7356]

A late comment: Well done, Dan. I showed up for the Brighton Marathon and forgot my gel waistband. Threw me right off. But not having your Garmin is worse. You lasted well past the Marathon mark. I made sure to run with the 4 hour pacers. I was 64 then.

[@Sparrow360]

This is very inspiring Dan. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.

[@neilthorpe7650]

Awesome effort Dan, well done 👍

[@charlottehardy822]

Well done Dan. You are very inspiring 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnjames9602]

Well done, I managed to get over the line in 89th but I have to agree the last four miles just went on and on for what seemed like forever, great running it's a stunning route but it was so hot and wet under foot making it tough!

[@runmandan7067]

Well done. Excellent result. There were some tough sections for sure. I’ve done a road 50k in 4:59 before and this was just a world of difference!

[@bencross3759]

Well done man! This won’t be your last ultra marathon! I have one around Halloween in Dover it’s a 100 miles around a circuit! I recommend a 24 hour race it’s hard but fun!

[@MrHodster]

I only managed to get in on the 10K at the serpent trail this year as i totally forgot to register. I had a Garmin issue to, i run with music and my 245 dropped all of its tunes that morning and wouldn't update so had to run with no pace music. Such a fast day with the cool conditions but I was dead pleased with finishing 26th out of the 130 in the 10k group. It felt like i sprinted the whole way..... I am aiming my training for the 50k next year so see you there!!!

[@Bazdavies1]

Well done Dan--That's a great effort--You will be proud of that. Cheers.

[@bensmith6633]

Well done Dan 💪👏 It was a great event, but tough in the mud. I really enjoyed it. I feel your pain forgetting your watch. I forgot my nutrition for my first 50k earlier this year 🤪

[@olasonn]

Well done, Dan! :) As someone who have done some 50-mile races, I could relate to all phases you were going through.

[@grahamdavenport6622]

I race sidecars which is a very physical sport but nothing like this fair play and really well done im a long time subscriber to sciman Dan love the videos but I now have a even deeper respect for you Dan keep up the brilliant work not just with sciman Dan but with the marathons

[@benscaife1759]

Excellent effort Dan! I've just started running again myself...my last big run was London marathon 2018 and that was a killer! So hot!

[@marcdebruin2425]

Well done Dan, something to be proud of. And recognizable that forgetting something so small can disrupt your routine. I really hate to go cycling without a cycling computer to tell me what speed I am going and how much km's I have done.

[@pieter2236]

Nice one! Did my first half at the weekend and finished top half. Conditions were awful with loads of rain similar to what you had. I am aiming for an ultra in the next 2 years. Inspiring stuff man

[@bassemb]

What an achievement!

[@jakeheath9517]

Hi Dan. Good effort. I'm doing the serpent 50k this year. I live down your way and wondered if u are on strava so I could nick some of your routes 🤣. Cheers

[@countzethro]

Well done, its a tough race and was very hot and humid this year.

[@wmc0076]

I find it hard to have the get up and go anymore so many congrats dude excellent achievement 👍🏻

[@andrewinpompey]

Great effort!

[@marcosmith6613]

Great achievement well done! Loved the sprint at the end!

[@RustyWalker]

Well done Dan. It's not often I do more than 50 miles on a bike, let alone trying to run it!

[@quebeccityoliver4742]

Only 50k. That is not meant to diminish running 50k. About 31 miles. Especially, since my top distance was 33k.

[@RustyWalker]

@@quebeccityoliver4742 I know, but I typed it anyway as that actually is my typical longest ride these days. The last time I did it was for the 2018 Manchester to Blackpool midnight ride.

[@Jivolt]

I did a 1,000k in 1 year running challenge and was so proud when I ran 1,000 miles in 1 year… then realized 1,000k is kilometers not miles. I ran 1,000 miles. 1,000k is 621.3 miles. I’m an idiot. Lolz.

[@KBSimRacing]

Good on ya mate massive effort Well done. Watching you from Perth, Australia.

[@kirara2516]

beautiful countryside.

[@earendilthemariner5546]

4:11 where is that? Looks beautiful. I can imagine it being in a fantasy game or movie or something

[@JMGibsable]

Nice one Dan, when im stressed I go for for a nice little walk. Dealing with flat earthers daily means youve to run 50k for the same effect.

[@mygames9925]

Good job bro👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@soggytatty3845]

Well played Dan.

[@jaxsonhammerkawk7436]

Great job RunManDan congrats!

[@macschlingel]

Kudos man! I personally know forgetting crucial gear for races so I do have pre-race checklists that I uncheck after each race and only leave the house after I checked every item (and yes, it has seemingly nonsensical stuff like shoes and underwear on it). Normally there are two lists. One pre-race day list (charge the watch, prepare gels, wash cloths, eat XYZ) and the race day list.

[@runmandan7067]

Good idea

[@breneditz8829]

Great work my guy, I could never. Deffo be proud with yourself for that 🙏🙌 What's a garment might I ask? Could be my 2am brain messing up but I'm unsure.

[@runmandan7067]

Garmin. Watch

[@amazingalfrado5942]

Well done 👏

[@MJoffmypickle]

Great work Dan. Can't imagine running without my Garmin. 50 miler next?

[@runmandan7067]

It’s looking likely lol

[@MJoffmypickle]

@@runmandan7067 Watch out Ultramarathons are addictive more so than Marathons, did my first double marathon on 19th June on South Downs Way and almost immediately signed up for a 45 miler around Bristol at the end of August.

[@gregster29]

Well done Dan.

[@johnbanks9487]

Well Dan! Didn't get to see you 9n the trail. Be great running with you at some point. Hopefully see you at QE night run.

[@runmandan7067]

Yes John that will be a smaller field as well. Come say hi 👍🏻

[@RyanRyzzo]

Dan Man Can! And he did!

[@xliquidflames]

You ran 31 miles? ....whhhyyyyy? Lol why would you do this? I'm kidding. I get it. And I wish I could do it. My bad heart won't let me. It's a hell of an achievement and you worked hard to get ready. I can't imagine what that is like to be at the end and hear the people cheering ahead at the finish. It has to feel good. Congratulations, man.

[@Jivolt]

Are there 80k and 160k ultras over there? I know a guy that runs a few 50 mile and 100 mile races every year over here in the states. He runs in huarache sandals and frickin’ loves it.

[@runmandan7067]

Lol. There are 50 miles, 100k, 100 miles and beyond!

[@Jivolt]

@@runmandan7067 Sweeeeeeeet. Looking forward to 100 mile video.

[@Ecoroof1986]

Amazing Dan well done. What time did you finish in?

[@runmandan7067]

A shade under 6 hours

[@Ecoroof1986]

@@runmandan7067 Well done. I'd also be gutted if I forgot my watch.

[@zbelair7218]

SciManDan sent me here! Maybe grab him a pint next time you see him!

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

How do you find the time to train for an ultramarathon? And how do you get the sufficient calories?

[@runmandan7067]

With difficulty lol

[@kidscharles]

Forgetting the Garmin is the type of thing I’d do! Nearly every time I fuck something up like that and ruins my start

[@DiCaverSolution]

Oh man, RunManDan, I truly understand your frustration regarding forgotten Garmin 😢 ... but still need to question you as I promised: - When you started with training, what was the pace in your head that you want to achieve on 50K? - Did this pace change (in your head) in the middle of training? - And, this one is now hard as you couldn't pace yourself on marathon, but anyway - were you satisfied with pace that you achieve at the end? Thanks and good luck on further trainings 🍺🌍🏃‍♂️ P.S. Once I wanted to comment "did I hear Garmin beeping in background" 😂 ... for few months I have Forerunner 945, and I'm in love... except when it's beeping on me!!!

[@runmandan7067]

The pace I wanted to hit was between 10:30 and 11 minute miles. Never changed and I was satisfied as I average 10:54 👍🏻

[@jscullane1]

"Forgot" to record with the wife and kids; more ammo for the transmandan conspiracies :)

[@jalapenoandbanana]

Run

[@zbelair7218]

You look just like SciManDan

[@pk-rz1zy]

he is scimandan.

[@Theytoldmetodoit1]

You ran 50k...Did you run over a curve? No....The earth is flat then...You just disproved the globe 😂😂😂

[@mr.noseybonk8716]

Are you being satirical? I hope so. Next time use /s so there's no confusion.

[@Theytoldmetodoit1]

@@mr.noseybonk8716 What do you mean use / ? I do not understand, sorry.

[@mr.noseybonk8716]

@@Theytoldmetodoit1 When writing a sarcastic comment, put /s at the end to let people know it's sarcasm. Otherwise people may think you're a Flat Earther.

[@Theytoldmetodoit1]

@@mr.noseybonk8716 I think its pretty obvious it is sarcasm.