Trail Running with Poles + Technique Tips | Training for Eiger 101 (2/4)

[@TrailRunningWales]

Thanks for the tips Harry. I've started introducing poles into training again as I'm targeting some steep races later in the year. I think you nailed it at the start, it's about being as energy efficient as possible.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Awesome. What races are on the calendar for you?

[@TrailRunningWales]

Harry Runs I have my first 50k in October in Exmoor. Going to be a very hilly welcome to ultra running! What was your first ultra marathon?

[@MangoRunner]

Thanks for the tip Harry! Used poles once for the 100 miler, but for the VMM will definitely use it due to elevation!

[@mariatooker3475]

Love how you dealt with the dogs: I get a bit freaked out with strange dogs and seeing you stay calm was a great learning experience. Training for my first 25k trail run, no major elevation, but excellent info for future.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Yes staying calm is always the best approach, in my experience its the quiet ones that just go for you that you have to be weary of. Exciting that you are training for your first 25km. How long until your race?

[@mariatooker3475]

Harry Runs October 8, cooler weather, and looking forward to it!

[@rubioe3067]

How to use a poles with dogs 😂

[@alexchan5290]

My inspiration guru Harry, another great lesson from your video, every time I watch your video it makes me feel like going for a run. And the number of miles you run in a week is just amazing, wow! It's inspired me. Thanks for the tips, it is useful to use the pole. 👍🏃

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks Alex it's great to hear that you get inspired to lace up your running shoes and have an adventure! It's just years of running, number of miles is always different for all. Just have fun with it!

[@LoneEndurance]

Great tips, and I really enjoy your Strava recaps. Lot's of insights to be gained from watching that! Thanks!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks The Lone Trail, great to know the Strava recaps are useful for you guys!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Being a mountain hiker as well, I've found using poles going uphill would aggravate my asthma, but I think you answered that problem- I was putting WAY too much weight through the poles! Great... now I have to buy running poles. Lol

[@Millermk4]

Good steady pace at 3:46/km 😵‍💫unreal! 8:57

[@kevkongable]

Just bought my first poles, thanks for the tips.

[@qingye7992]

4:30/km with all that elevation is easy pace? Bloooody hell!

[@gavin.d.m]

Great video again. Glad those dogs were friendly!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Haha me and those dogs have gotten to know each other a little over the number of times I've been to that trail.

[@MatthiasAltenau]

Great Tips Harry! Hope to see you on Eiger Ultra, Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪 Matthias

[@HarryRunsUK]

How'd it go Matthias?

[@MatthiasAltenau]

Perfect Run, E35 6h 20min. Slow ok, i crach my Leg in Februar, good work for 8 Week no Training. My clip is online kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzSiKBupsyWf7M

[@b3108]

I’ve also found poles to be useful to ward away nasty dogs - aaahhh the irony when I watched the start of this video... XD

[@HarryRunsUK]

Haha most Dogs are friendly deep down, as long as you stand your ground, stay relaxed and just talk to them as you would anyone else they stay pretty relaxed....most of the time.

[@BreezyE-d3n]

Nice video Harry. I'm really interested in how you cope with the heat. I run hot, very hot and live in Kyoto, which is in a valley so it's 30 to 40 degrees C in the summer, plus 90% humidity. Even a 40 min run up my nearest hill and back leaves me blotchy, red and dripping with sweat. So I tend to do wild river swimming in the cool mountain rivers around Kyoto in the summer. But I end up doing less exercise because it's a hassle. Perfect conditions for me are 0 or 1 degrees C, maybe with a bit of snow, I love it. Anyway, any tips for dealing with the heat? As I get older (mid 40's) I can feel my body having more trouble regulating heat when it's hot and worry about heat stroke etc. Cheers.

[@erickienle]

Well done. Great tips as always. Good luck at Eiger

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks for the support as always Eric. Are you racing this summer?

[@erickienle]

Harry Runs I just completed Cruel Jewel 56 miler with 17,800 ft of climbing. I finished 8th overall. My next big race will be Georgia Death Race 74 mile next March.

[@lostsoulparty]

I know this is an old video but I've got my first ultra trail next week and I'm desperately trying to find a good guide on the gallop/offsetting for running on mild inclines. I was using them every 4 steps but have heard since it should be every 3 steps. Have you got a video or any advice on that? Thanks

[@mikeymce9931]

This is epic! I also live in Thailand. Have you got any upcoming ultra or trail races you're doing?

[@ririemarilyn]

Yeah u need a pair comes saturday at TMBT ;)

[@martinstefak4612]

Thanks for video. I have got one question how to choose corect lenght of poles for running. I am cross country skier and during summer I use adjustable nordic walking poles for running. Do you have some tip for me? thanks

[@MrSchulz11]

Loved this, thank you!

[@tylerkieran1521]

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[@yehudarex529]

@Tyler Kieran definitely, been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :)

[@amrssy4068]

Great video Harry . How is your knee right now ?

[@HarryRunsUK]

The knee healed well, thanks Amr. Just needed a little time.

[@didierdeflem9284]

Thanks Harry, usefull tips! Small question, people always talk about consuming 150-300 Kcal per hour, but not much on the amount of fluid consumption per hour. Depends on the weather, intensity,.. of course, but do you have a specific fluid strategy during races? Or do you normally only drink to thirst without a real 'drink schedule'? Keep it up!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great question Didier. You nailed it, everyone is different and weather, race intensity, fitness all play a huge role in hydration. Some key points I always keep in mind are going into the race well hydrated, drinking to thirst, making sure I'm having a good mix of pure water and electrolytes in the race, being aware of distances between aid stations and not getting caught halfway without any fluids. You can get more scientific and carry out a sweat test or others to really figure out your perspiration rate and hydration needs (still an estimate) but I don't think it's necessary as long as the athlete has given attention to it in training and listens to their body.

[@tomrankin2564]

Brilliant video Harry, really helpful 👍🏻

[@GeoffreyChisnall]

Thanks for the tips regarding poles. I don't use them yet but this is something I might consider for next year! I noticed you've moved from Garmin to Suunto for a while now, what was your reason for that?

[@HarryRunsUK]

No particular reason Geoffrey, just picked up a Suunto Spartan Ultra. Like the battery life, a lot lighter than the Garmin Fenix 3 I had previously and works just as well. In my opinion not too much difference in both Garmin and Suunto products these days. What do you use?

[@GeoffreyChisnall]

Yeah the Fenix 3 was a heavy beast! I have a Fenix 5 which is much lighter and smaller. Only gripe I have is the buggy altimeter/barometer that Garmin has. Had the issue in the Fenix 3 but seems to be in the Fenix 5 as well. Very intrigued about the new Suunto 9 and Garmin Fenix 5 Plus now.

[@王银焕]

hey harry， any recommend lightweight pole？ many Thanks！

[@HarryRunsUK]

Sure I personally enjoy the Leki Micro Trail Pro. Lightweight and great quality.

[@amblincork]

The first ad kicked in at 1.37 and as nothing useful had been said in the first 1.37 minutes, I decided I would look else where for a good video on using running poles ..and I did find one.

[@VladtheWild]

3 legged doggo :(

[@HarryRunsUK]

Yes unfortunately many across Thailand, after getting hit by bikes or cars when playing in the road. They are amazing though and heal up as strong as ever and push on with life.

[@ismailniyaz5167]

But where are the Polish people?

[@HarryRunsUK]

Good one!

[@somsujittaph1708]

Dogs. Follow. You