What I pack for a 50k (30mile) trail/fell race (Manx Mountain Marathon, Isle of Man, 8th April 2023)

Race was Sat 8 April, watch out for the race film in a couple of weeks! If I've survived it....uploading this the Thursday before I travel!
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[@vijaypatel-sr1du]

Good luck Claire, I have just started training for a 50k run... Enjoyed your videos. Thanks.

[@wildgingerruns]

Amazing, you can do it VJ! Let me know how it goes, good luck! Claire

[@vijaypatel-sr1du]

Hello again, sorry late reply, I have booked the X Race, Battle of Blaise, it's a 8k trail run with obstacles.@@wildgingerruns

[@antoniocardinale6958]

Almost perfect video for the ultra distance runners with plenty of advice . It looks like you are ready for the race with iron determination Claire .

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks AC! I am just editing the film of the race now so stay tuned for how I got on!

[@playerzero2236]

I ran 30 today on an empty stomach with a couple bottles of water. I don't do the packing thing but may eventually when I cover significantly longer distances and that is a big maybe. I don't stop once I start going and food on my stomach tends to make me nauseous

[@wildgingerruns]

Yes, you can run 30 on empty for sure if trained. I used to run 20 without anything, but if you can train yourself to eat little and often on the run you start the recovery process quicker, and can go even further :)

[@mindfulrunning1710]

Thanks for the detailed video Ginger. Gosh! How many things to prepare for for ultra running! I am running my first 50k in Feb - the dead sea ultra - i have seen your video on that race too :). I am guessing I wouldnt need all of what you show here?

[@wildgingerruns]

Oh fabulous! Yes I don't think you would need all those items, it might be a little warmer than the Isle of Man in April lol! They will probably advise on a kit list :) Have an awesome time it sounds epic!

[@tonyreeves5083]

Great explanation and packing insights - thanks Claire

[@wildgingerruns]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony! :)

[@matthewrickett9592]

Just 30 miles...lol Great video. Thank you! new sub

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks MR! Doing another one soon for the UTS50k...

[@matthewrickett9592]

@@wildgingerruns great. Thank you. Just finished my first trail 50K. Korea 50K. Brutal but fun. Now trying to get into TransJeju that registration is full. Good luck!

[@heids2810]

Can't wait for the race vid! Really enjoying your content 😊

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks Heidi, editing the film now! Takes aaaaages ;)

[@stuartcoates8991]

Good luck Claire, I am sure you will be amazing X

[@wildgingerruns]

Thank you!! Editing the race film now

[@hydrosphere-diving4176]

Looking forward to the race video, it was a great day out!

[@wildgingerruns]

Yes! It was awesome, great weather too! Just editing the film now, will take a while! But it should be a good one!

[@andreafluffkitten]

Nice kit. :)

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks Andrea!

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Good luck Claire. Sorry if I spelt your name wrong. Couldn't find it anywhere on your channel for official spelling

[@wildgingerruns]

Hey Alan, thank you! And you spelt my name exactly right, good guess! :)

[@stemp1ar151]

I would send you luck, but I know you don’t need it and you are going to do a fantastic job! I have a question about cheese sandwich you spoke of. Can you elaborate is it just cheese between two pieces of bread or is it toasted any condiments?

[@wildgingerruns]

Ha ha ha, thank you, I am editing the film of the race now so stay tuned for how I got on! Well, the cheese sarnie was very basic, just grated cheese on buttered brown bread with a few cherry toms chopped in it for a bit of moisture. Your rating? Suggestions? ;) Claire

[@stemp1ar151]

@@wildgingerruns sounds awesome!!! Just wondered if it was just cheese and bread which is not very exciting 😀. I do like a grilled cheese dipped in Dijon and I have a marathon this weekend but I don’t think I will go through the work with Dijon tho…