TRAIL RUNNING in Gran Canaria - training in the mountains with the best views!

[@SarahPlace]

this is the first time I've written closed captions (subtitles) for a video to make it more accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and can also be translated for non-English speakers too so let me know if you use them!

[@danielelusi]

Good idea! I was using automatically generated subtitles, but this is better! Thanks

[@jongant]

Thanks, I was struggling with the 'southarn' speak!

[@misiekstaszic]

You speak so clearley - i understood everything without it, but I can train my "wrotten English" with it. I also make a subtitles to my videos on KZbin so I know how MUCH time it takes.. :/ So my tip is: Check KZbin Studio statistics to see how many people using subtitles and make right decision ;)

[@SarahPlace]

@@jongant hahahahaha

[@SarahPlace]

@@danielelusi yeah whenever i have used the automatic ones in the past they are just a bit rubbish so thought i'd try doing them myself so glad it helped!

[@hansimaier01]

So cool to see this. I've been sidelined with a sickness for the last six weeks and just watching these trail videos makes me happy. Hope to be back soon, since running is what kept me sane in these corona times.

[@SarahPlace]

ah sorry to hear that, get well soon, and i'm sure you'll be up and running in no time :)

[@Coops1805]

Bringing back loads of good memories for me , ran in Spain 2years ago (El Burrueco, highly recommend it way of the touristy places but awsum for running and enjoying rural Spain ) . Great stuff !

[@SarahPlace]

yeah we love spain! some absolutely epic running there!!

[@georgeallen8628]

Right, that’s my next holiday plans sorted! Great video as usual Sarah, you really seem to get the tone, length, content and general good vibes of your videos absolutely spot on

[@SarahPlace]

ah thank you george :) you will love it there!

[@e3Scott]

Another excellent video, Sarah! For upcoming plans, I am planning on doing a solo marathon in early December since there are no real races in my area for the foreseeable. The Centurion Community challenge is intriguing, I might give the 50 mile challenge a go! Thanks as always for sharing your journey! Cheers from Canada, Scott

[@SarahPlace]

good luck with the solo marathon scott! and the 50 mile week if you do decide to enter, it's a fun week!

[@e3Scott]

@@SarahPlace Thank you Sarah! Cheers, Scott

[@paulchambers4844]

Just stumbled across this video after redoing your core exercise one today as I my physio was closed for Pilates. thought I had seen them all. Miss your style of presentation/content but enjoy the work you both do together

[@kieranoliver6485]

Just what I needed, another amazing Sarah Place video to watch!!

[@SarahPlace]

thanks kieran, hope it brought some sunshine to your day! :)

[@kieranoliver6485]

@@SarahPlace It sure did, keep smashing it 👍🏻

[@Gifdr]

Brilliant, very jealous and would love to run out there. After a summer of no running, I’m back though ready to explore SW London

[@SarahPlace]

some lovely runs to be had around there! enjoy!!

[@markwalsh6714]

Great video enjoyed watching that. Thank you.

[@assistedsister3247]

Such serenity and tranquility, what a beautiful and stunning landscape. How jammy were you guys managing to sneak in a jolly before round two of restrictions kicked in ! The Arc is a beast! Beautiful and brutal in equal measure, I’ve only managed the baby 50 and that totally broke me ! I ran in the Salomon ultra pro and they were fantastic on the terrain and had no issues at all even in places where the bog fest is ridiculous! But my new bestest faves are the Saucony Peregrine 10, I absolutely bloody love them. Shoe size 5 but run in a 6, trust them totally in every aspect and are now my go to for all coast path and off roading. Lloyd at PB in Hayle recommended them, really worth a visit if you make it down West 😁 Shout our if you are down and need any help or reccy advice, such a great trail community here and if we don’t know we know some one who will 😁 look forward to seeing you at St Ives CP ... getting it done 😁 happy trails !

[@SarahPlace]

thanks so much, i've had so many lovely and helpful comments from people down in cornwall, you're absolutely right about the trail community there it seems amazing!! and yes i was going to head to pb hayle next week but had to cancel the trip sadly but will get down there as soon as i can. it was from loyd's recommendation that i got the peregrine 10s in the first place so keen to get the size right on them. see you at st ives! :D

[@runner1984]

Spain has some great runs. Plenty of adventure.Segovia & Toledo are dench.

[@simonhodgson4941]

Great video, really enjoyed this one and Ben's, amazing landscape.👌

[@robertmelendez6677]

The camera quality is amazing! Great video!!

[@SarahPlace]

thanks robert, first video in 4k rather than 1080 so hopefully it made a bit of a difference!

[@robertmelendez6677]

@@SarahPlace Having a 4K TV, it was a significant difference. Thank you for the vlog and looking forward to the next one!!

[@davecowdry6274]

Another amazing video Sarah. I saw a fantastic short film on Arc of Attririon on 'Run for Adventure's channel called the pirate about Steve Wyatt who I think has won the Arc about 3 or 4 times.

[@SarahPlace]

yes an epic video that!! it is what made me want to enter the race in the first place!

[@jamesmarsden1505]

Great vid Sarah can't wait to see you take on some of these epic races and see it from your view, I remember seeing your clips from the Mozart ultra and thinking you should have a channel😁

[@SarahPlace]

ah mozart... that was a tough day out😅 thanks for the support james, and becoming a channel member too that is awesome thank you!!

[@joaoguerreiro7375]

Hi Sarah. Great vídeo! I’m convinced to run in Gran Canaria for sure! Next time hope you try my greener island not so far from the canaries : Madeira! I’d love to see your footage no the madeiran trails! Keep inspiring us!

[@SarahPlace]

can't wait to visit madeira! i have a place for miut115 next year so hopefully it goes ahead!

[@joaoguerreiro7375]

Sarah Place great news! If you or Ben need any assistance for the MIUT, or tips about Madeira call me out. I hope it goes trough as well!

[@eugenejustin5314]

Those trail look adventurous with great view

[@pieter2236]

First trail race on 6th of December as long as the UK comes out of lockdown. 10miles, doing my longest run ever on Sunday which will be the 10mile distance! Considering a trail marathon next year of training keeps going well

[@West.Ham1964]

It looks so beautiful there. I'm due to do the polar sun half marathon in Tromso in January but recently been informed the flights have been cancelled. Race still going ahead so by hook or by crook I'll get to that start line. Might be a wee bit colder there than in Gran Canaria.

[@jamesshelley6478]

Been looking forward to this!

[@SarahPlace]

hope you enjoyed it james!

[@Chesrsmith]

Whoop whoop. Been waiting for this vlog.

[@SarahPlace]

ah hope you enjoy chesney!

[@Chesrsmith]

@@SarahPlace I did. I’ve been to Gran Canaria once and wasn’t a fan. But seeing your video. I may go back just for the running!!

[@sihaves8808]

Hope you enjoyed. Looks lovely place

[@SarahPlace]

yeah was a lush trip thanks si!

[@dylanbarrera]

Literally my future wife has to be like you hahaha you’re amazing

[@SarahPlace]

haha thanks dylan, hope you find her!

[@BettyBoo1974]

Awww that’s a lovely thing to say

[@jonathanvedia5443]

Ben needs to put a ring on her lol

[@Morfeusm]

Awww

[@dylanbarrera]

@@SarahPlace one day I will :D

[@websoulcouk]

Recommend the Hoka EVO Speedgoats. I've moved from Nike trail shoes and the difference is massive. So much more grip, much lighter and good cushioning so feet don't feel beat up. Something to throw into the mix to try and see if they work for you.

[@SarahPlace]

thanks greg, yeah a few people have mentioned those. will add them to the list!

[@dazdarren9926]

I agree with the recommendation of the Hoka EVO Speedgoats. Amazing shoe. Another one I really like is INOV-8 Roclite 315 GTX. The grip from the 6 mm deep lugs is better than the EVO and other trail shoes I’ve run in

[@richdixon4532]

Moved to the HOKA HOKA Speedgoat two months ago and Love them! I would recommend going a half size bigger (US sizes at least) and wider than you normally go with. Great grip on a wide variety of terrain and super comfortable without being too cushioned and feeling less of the ground with each strike- a nice balance of cushion and responsiveness for me

[@RunningMan1414]

Great video Sarah. I'd recommend you try once the old TGC start from beside the sea in Agaete to right about where you started here. It's an amazing 1k+ mts climbing path up the Tamadaba massiff. Then you reverse back down, should be less than 25k total, and enjoy a well deserved swim in the sea and the views of what you just conquered 😀

[@SarahPlace]

never been to the ageate side, but will explore next time for sure! i didn't know that used to be the old start!

[@dunkler.Ritter]

I buy my shoes by the cm declaration (for me it's 29) because the UK/US sizes are different by many brands. The only pair that do not fit perfectly is from Hoka because it is a 'wide' one (not the standard width). Hope that helps

[@SarahPlace]

ooh interesting mario, will have to look into that. it does make a lot more sense than the "normal" sizing system!

[@cherries4life387]

@@SarahPlace I second the cm way of doing things. Once you've found your cm sizing you cant really go wrong.

[@stevecollier21]

I had exactly the same feeling about Peregrine 10s a few weeks back. Initially I thought they were a tad small and narrow and nearly sent them back, but now they are pretty much my favourite trail shoe. Even so, a half size euro larger might be ok, if they make them.

[@SarahPlace]

oh that's good to know! i sent them back and ordered one size bigger so fingers crossed!!

[@guillaumesperlich5749]

If you don't like it too narrow around the toes, Altra has some excellent trail shoes with wide toe boxes. But it is zero drop, a little bit different if you're not used to it.

[@SarahPlace]

thanks guillaume - yeah i've had a few pairs of altras in the past which have worked quite well, but just need to try a load on i think to make sure i get the right fit and size

[@ThatRunningGuy]

What a beautiful place to run😍

[@SarahPlace]

yeah it's lush!!

[@tonypotter9578]

Love it!👏🏼

[@misiekstaszic]

Positive energy from You, as usual - many thanks for this video. In Poland all races also have cancelled (this is my first season, as You know), but running alone is not forbidden. My forerunner 645 can navigate by courses, so I search new places in Garmin Connect and then upload pre-created by other person courses to watch, take a car, go to the startpoint and run 🤣 Regards ;)

[@SarahPlace]

yes always trying to stay positive :) glad you can get out and find some new routes near you! some fun adventures to be had!

[@Kg_travelandrun]

Another great video Sarah, the quality is so good. I’m looking to buy my first camera, out of the gear you’ve listed which one would you recommend I pick up? Thanks

[@SarahPlace]

depends what you're going to use it for but i don't think you could go far wrong with a gopro, the colours are so crisp and vibrant and the stabilisation is pretty good. i really like the dji osmo action as well though because it has a front screen and very reliable! that probably doesn't help much but good luck with the camera purchase!

[@jonh1958]

I'm looking at Inov-8 for my next pair of trail shoes. They seem to have a lot of space for my wide feet.

[@SarahPlace]

yeah i am also keen to try, my only concern was that they aren't that cushioned for very long runs but if damian hall can run the length of the pennine way in them then i'm sure they can do the job!

[@jonh1958]

@@SarahPlace steady on Sara!!! Not planning to running that far!!

[@terencetan236]

Love the music for this video!

[@jdidsbury]

Great video, Sarah! CW50 still has entries for next year if you have a gap in September. :)

[@SarahPlace]

now that i've done it i don't feel the need to do it again, as amazing as it was! i've got quite a few cancelled races from this year that are now next year so need to have a look at my calendar and figure out what to do and when!

[@godrakull]

My Island!! Welcome Sarah

[@SarahPlace]

so lucky to live there! beautiful place!

[@stephenblackaby3876]

Love your vids. Question do you take gels. nutrition. Energy drinks etc with you overseas or get once there. I was meant to be doing Athens marathon now and didn't know whats best and getting all through customs in hand luggage. Awesome.

[@SarahPlace]

if we check a bag in then yes will put some gels in there but if it's just hand luggage i'll just take ziplock bag with tailwind in... even though it looks a bit dodgy taking a bag full of white powder through security but it's always been fine! but you can fit all the gels you need for a marathon in the clear plastic bag they give you so i've done that a few times too :)

[@pablo_elizalde]

I recognise some of those trails from this year's race. That feels like it was years ago now. :/

[@timbrennan6766]

Cool shades!

[@adewalekadiri]

Thanks for the video, Sarah, what a lovely trail on a beautiful island. I'm doing Transgrancanaria Advanced (65k) next year nd it starts in Artenara. Really looking forward to it, and if it goes well, I'll probably do the full Classic in 2022. Was meant to be doing Druids Challenge this month, but that obviously got cancelled so no more races this year, but I will do the Centurion virtual race (50 miles). As for doing Transgrancanaria after Arc, I think see how you feel. It's not the same thing, but I'm doing Comrades next June (hopefully) and then the Berlin Wall 100 in August - I think it's just about adapting your training. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@SarahPlace]

oh you are in for such a treat with tgc! enjoy the one community week and maybe see you at comrades!

[@grahamwilliams8871]

Great video, love the scenery ! ***Can I ask some advice from you and the viewers? I am hoping to do the Brighton Marathon in September '21 and the Beachy Head Marathon a month later (at age 50) . So, how should I approach rest and training after the first one?

[@SarahPlace]

depends what your goals are graham and which race you want to prioritise! if it was me i'd focus on a fast time at brighton, have a recovery week then the next two weeks add a few hilly runs, one taper week and then run beachy head more for fun!

[@grahamwilliams8871]

@@SarahPlace Thanks Sarah! After Brighton what do you think my longest run should be?

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Next Saturday is my Queenstown Marathon New Zealand if Auckland doesn't go back into lockdown. Yes we had today 1 community case. Zero tolarence here so I hope they find the cause and ringlock it quick.

[@SarahPlace]

fingers crossed alan! good luck for it!

[@helenwoollven3116]

Looks amazing there. How did you guys manage to get away, take it it was just before the lockdown?

[@SarahPlace]

yeah we managed to time it just right helen and because it was canaries rather than mainland spain there was no need to self isolate on return either so we got pretty lucky really! we only booked it the day before so we knew we were able to travel.

[@skillian97]

Been running for about 2 years, and 2020 was going to be the year I finally ran races for real! Then London Landmarks HM was cancelled 😢, and shortly after the 3 adidas City Runs I planned were scrapped too. Did Vitality 10k virtually, but feel a bit of a fraud that my first race medal wasn't a real race! Bit demotivated since then, but hoping 2021 can finally get me to my first start line!

[@SarahPlace]

ah that sucks, sorry to hear that! but i'm sure it won't be long before races are back. maybe look for some smaller or local ones with fewer participants as they will be a lot more likely to go ahead than the big mass participation events. 2021 will be better for sure :) good luck with your running and racing!

[@skillian97]

@@SarahPlace It will get better! Videos like yours help lift the spirits and remind me how good running can be for the mind and soul, so thank you! Hope you get to run the races you're looking forward to, and that we get to hear about them on your channel!

[@dazdarren9926]

Your video quality is very crisp and clearer than I see from other vloggers? What’s your secret? Is it your Go Pro or other editing software?

[@SarahPlace]

thanks DD! this was the first time filming in 4k and 60fps (all my other vids are just 1080p and 24fps) so glad it's made a difference. editing software is just final cut pro which is quite common i'd say!

[@dazdarren9926]

The 4K and 60 FPS is very noticeable and really sharpens up the picture. Well done

[@subaruamie]

I was supposed to run my first 21k race back in March. But then lockdown happened, the race is cancelled. It was a bummer 😢 I trained so hard for it. definitely will do my own 21k race next year if there’s still no race here.

[@gwenllianroberts5857]

Nice video - where are your shorts from again? :)

[@SarahPlace]

thank you! they are from a company called aussie grit and i LOVE them but they have sadly closed down now so can't get hold of any more!

[@paulsparkes5741]

You got to love the Spanish trails 😁, if you can cope with 0 drop the Altra Olympus 4 are really comfortable for long runs!!

[@SarahPlace]

i have just ordered a pair of altra lone peaks, had altras in the past so zero drop shouldn't be an issue so let's see when they arrive in a few days!

[@paulsparkes5741]

@@SarahPlace I use lone peaks for runs under 15km in mountains but because I’m old and heavy need the Olympus for longer 😂😂

[@emrais]

Sarah, you and Ben are thinking of moving. As you can work from anywhere, have you considered moving to Spain or one of its islands?

[@SarahPlace]

yes that would be so cool as i love spain so much, but we like the idea of having a place in the uk as a base since our friends and family are here, somewhere fairly close to an airport so then we have the flexibility with our work to travel to wherever at quite short notice and for as long as we like! just looking forward to when there are no travel restrictions again!

[@richenglish4576]

I’m doing the centurion one community challenge again, doing the 50 mile one this time as I’m working all week 😬

[@SarahPlace]

ah nice, good shout on the 50, plus the weather will definitely not be as nice this time round ha! seems to have got a good response again which is great! did you enter the rerun t shirt draw?

[@richenglish4576]

@@SarahPlace I didn’t, I saw it and forgot about it. I’m ending the 50 mile week with a trail half marathon , should be a fun week 😁

[@bobbob9364]

This sounds ridiculous,but if I have been out ,nit training for a month ,I will get levels back ,?how long do u think

[@garyashton1466]

The area itself looks fantastic Sarah, am pretty sure that running on some parts of the course would not be for me....!, , I have reached an age where I need pretty wide and stable Terra firma !! .......😉😱.good luck with your training for whichever of the races you enter 👍

[@juliusmotocikli]

Hi Sarah, what are you recording videos with?

[@SarahPlace]

it was a combination of the dji osmo action, dji osmo pocket, gopro 8 and my phone (samsung galaxy s10e)

[@AshRolls]

Race the Arc, good opportunity to have a short break away in Cornwall in December to recce it!

[@SarahPlace]

yeah i will. i think if it went ahead as normal and i didn't line up on the start i would be so gutted so will keep training for it through the winter

[@zoeparnell1559]

Hi Sarah, I run the coast path a lot and use the inov8 roclite 290 which have always been great for both the rock and bog! Love your videos 😊

[@SarahPlace]

thanks zoe! appreciate that a lot! i've been a bit put off by inov8 as generally speaking they don't seem very cushioned (but i could be very wrong). i just need to try a bunch on really!

[@dazdarren9926]

I love the Roclite too. Very responsive and fast shoe

[@SomethingNick]

Honestly jealous of you and Ben sharing running, my girlfriend has zero interest 😅 maybe I'll show her your videos and drop subtle hints "this could be us"

[@ThatRunningGuy]

My Mrs is the same...zero interest in running...I see her switch off whenever I talk about it 😴

[@SarahPlace]

yeah we are lucky, although we rarely run together as he is so much faster😂

[@deanconnolly7192]

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[@noohahmed8512]

Hi Sarah, How are you?

[@pachecomaratonista8620]

Boa tarde Sahara parabéns pelo treino e conteúdo 👏👏👏👏

[@SarahPlace]

obrigado novamente!

[@dariuskubilius9354]

When I clicked on this video I expected to hear some useful information about the trails and see beautiful trail views. Now I realise your content is not for me. This video is mostly a close-up of your head babbling random rubbish.