Tips to Optimize Aid Stations - How to Run an Ultra Marathon

One of the key differences between running a road marathon and running an ultra marathon are the aid stations. But on a 100 miles ultra marathon, we often spend up to 2 or 3 hours at aid stations. Today, I share my tips on how to optimize aid station stops during ultra marathon.
Unlike a road marathon where you have feed station every 1-2 miles, when running an ultra marathon, support is scarce. Those rare resupply stops - called aid stations - will soon become your next goal: reaching the next aid station.
The aid station itself is a beacon of hope - a place where you can resupply, take care of yourself, and even see your friends and family. Taking care of business is essential for you to be able to keep pushing. But also, a bad aid station will make you lose a lot of time.
The best way to balance the two is to have a plan, and a routine, that will help you execute flawlessly but also efficiently, all the required steps. After racing more than 47 x 100 miles ultra marathon, I share with you my routine.
As always - Thanks for watching and remember -
Work Hard!
Believe in yourself!
Push your limits! Simon
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[@runningwithsimon]

Last important tip: always say thank you to volunteers, and even better, give back some time volunteering next time!

[@rossw1091]

Perfect timing! My first 100k this weekend. Drop bags and aid stations are my biggest unknown. Keep up the great content.

[@runningwithsimon]

Good luck - let me know how it goes!

[@jeanyves4220]

Practicing 5 and 20 min naps are my bonus tip here. I remember taking a 20min nap during my first 10km at the 79k mark, and the last 21k - which included the highest climb - was a relative breeze.

[@wallacemayer4911]

Aloha ! Simon thanks for the tips, great content like always. Never thought about brushing teeth. Not sure about a nap yet. My first 100 miler in 2 weeks Jav 100, I see your wearing Javalina shirt, are you participating this year ?