MY WIFE'S FIRST 100 km | Ultramarathon Tips & Advice | Run4Adventure
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- Around a month ago my wonderful wife took on her toughest challenge to date by running and completing her first 100km foot race, the Salomon Serpent Trail 100k. To say I am very proud is a massive understatement and we had lots of positive feedback from our amazing viewers. Now Liga isn't a big fan of being in front of a camera but I thought it would be great to get her to come on the channel and talk about her experiences taking on the 100k distance for the first time.
Really hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!
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I'm so very proud with Līga's achievement. I've never loved running so much that even 2 km run is a challange for me. Seeing someone I can relate to finish 100 km race looks insane. You inspire me Līga.
You're just the sweetest! ❤ Next time you run 2 km (or more, or less), run it a little bit slower than you think you should and see how that feels 😉
Last december i could not even run 100 meters with out feeling like death , tonight i am doing my 1st 10k timmed run , hoping to get under 1 hour , but only just recovered from covid so just finishing will be great
Brilliant video Loyd, great job by Liga, think she needs to be a more permanent addition to the channel 👍🏻
Thanks mate 👍
Really glad you enjoyed it but I'm not sure I can have Liga stealing my limelight! 😂 I'm sure we'll film more content together in the future, thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure it’s inevitable mate, she’s got more hair and she’s definitely better looking than you 🤣🤣🤣 Keep up the great work mate 👍🏻
@@soupyruns9709
You are so right! 😂😂😂
Great video! Very interesting to hear Liga's views on running. We're all obsessed with running so it's refreshing to hear someone who isn't so obsessed but does run a 100k. Something to learn there.
I totally agree and I'm glad that came across in the video 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Thank you Liga . I appreciate your story on your race. I had a long run today and it was hard. But I toughed it out . It makes me feel better when I hear that others struggle like i do. Good luck with your training for your next race .
Really glad you enjoyed the video Stacy 😊
It's the training runs that we have to dig deep on that make us stronger, well done for getting it done! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel as always its really appreciated 🙏
Well done on your long run! Train hard, race easy! 😊
That was a really nice watch ☺️ A positive attitude will always make an ultra do-able.
Thanks Michael, really glad you enjoyed the video 👍
So true mate, a positive attitude can take you a long way! Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment 🙏😊
Just saw this one Lloyd after watching one of your more recent videos, and really appreciated Liga's input on her first 100km. You both make a great team, and it adds to the rich content of R4A. Great stuff!
Cheers George that's really kind, thank you! Liga did so well in her first 100km and I thought I would be great to get her insight on the channel, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Liga, you are one of my favorite running inspirations. Your positivity and tenacity are amazing.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊
Watching from the Caribbean. Great to see Liga do that distance! amazing work to all ultra runners.
Thanks Christopher, really glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Hope it's not to hit in the Caribbean! Thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure it’s 33C …I’d say that is hot 🥵. 😅. I try to run early morning when the temp is about 26C.
Thank you Christopher! 33°C is definitely too hot! 🥵😁
Excellent advice ,gives me hope
Really glad you found it helpful Steven and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
Great video, amazing achievement.. really inspiring, well done Liga
Glad you enjoyed the video Jason and thanks for watching 🙏😊
What an awesome couple u two are! Thnx for sharing!
Thank you, that's very kind! 😊
That's very kind Jung 😊
Thanks for watching the channel and your kind words, it's really appreciated 🙏
Really good film Loyd and congrats to Liga. So much of what she said rings true for a lot of us.
I think dealing with stuff as it happens is absolutely key. The only thing I would add is that whilst really long runs aren’t vital for finishing, they can be useful to see what your stomach can handle over extended time.
I come from a cycle racing and then IM background. I’m the type that always needs races or events to aim for, it’s my ‘carrot’ so I totally get Liga’s comment.
Thanks Ian, really glad you enjoyed the video. I totally agree long runs are beneficial in so many ways but I was just highlighting that you don't have to be doing mega mileage to take on some of these distances. To be fair nutrition is all on the day anyway, you can practice, practice and practice and then it can still goe wrong on the day! 😂
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Ian 🙏
Great to hear Liga’s experience and tips. For someone who’s run a few now I’m still learning and this was really useful! Interesting Liga didn’t mention switching to savoury food, I find I can’t stomach sweet things towards the end. Those Lucho’s are great though! Thanks Loyd for introducing me to those
Glad you enjoyed the video Paul. Nutrition is so personal when you are running a long way. Some people can keep eating sweet things and some need to mix it up a bit with some savory items later on. It really comes down to practice and finding out what works best for you 👍
Glad you are enjoying the Lucho's, thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏😊
Congratulations Liga & thank you for being so inspiring! Encouraging me to carry on back from injury & aim for a 100k in the future!
No problem Carol, thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😊
I'm glad the channel is helping in your recovery. Keep up the good work and come back stronger than ever, thanks for taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Great video, thanks 🙏
No worries, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 👍😊
Looking forward to seeing the film on Transvulcania! Looks like a great race!
Awesome Richard, its an epic place to film and hopefully we'll do it justice! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Amazing well done Liga 👏 So sad the headbands have sold out 🙏 please make more x
Thanks Kerrie 🙏
Unfortunately the sunflower multi-wraps were part of a limited edition run of only 25 and they won't be made again. We will however have some new Limited edition multi-wraps coming out soon 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure 😥🥰 sad but happy to hear a new version is coming soon. I will keep my eyes out. I hope you both have a fantastic running year all the best 🏃🏼♀️
@@11tobago
Sorry Kerrie and thanks, hope you have a great 2022 as well 😊
Great to hear from Liga, really enjoyed this video.
Really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
So good to have Liga in front of the camera 👌🤩👍 Well done🤞 It gives an extra and different view - just great 👏😎
Thank you very much Roland! 😊
Totally agree Roland, glad you enjoyed it 😊
even if i'm not training for a race, i alternate 15k and 32k as my long run regularly yet i'm afraid to sign up for a 100k. big kudos to her
You'll always be affaid of a new longer distance Edwin, that's a natural reaction that we all go through. That's what makes it so satisfying when you cross the finish line of a distance you thought you couldn't achieve 😊
It all comes down to good consistent training, mental preparation and the will to get it done. I think Liga is living proof of that and that's why I really wanted her to talk about it on the channel. 100k is a tough distance but it's also achievable 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Great video, really enjoyed it! Liga, it was so lovely to see you relax and get into it as the video went on. You’re a natural! Really helpful to hear your insights too, it’s makes my dreams seem that bit more possible! 🏃🏼♀️❤️
That's great Melanie and thanks for your kind words 😊
Really glad you enjoyed the video and you found it useful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Great video, nice to see Liga on the channel flying the run4adventure flag!! Great positive attitude towards running and training!!
Cheers John, really glad you enjoyed the video and I totally agree Liga does have a very positive attitude to her training and running 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Thank you John! 😊
Thankyou Liga, very informative. You come across really well in front of the Camera, great stuff.
Thank you very much Mike! 😊
Thanks for the kind words Mike 🙏
Great video, so inspirational. This race is on my doorstep pretty much and have been tempted. Going to sign up...thank you. Great couple, so supportive of each other...very important.
Thanks for the kind words Rebecca, they're really appreciated 🙏
I think you'd should definitely get signed up, it's an awesome event, you'd love it! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 😊
Awesome stuff guys ! You put a smile on everyone's face for sure. Keep it up 🖖🏼
Thanks Paco that's really appreciated. Really glad you are enjoying the channel and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏😊
Thanks Liga and Loyd! I finished my first 100km last week and found the jump from marathon to 100km was HUGE! Wish I'd gone for a 75km as a step between! Any tips on some good 75kms out there??? 😊
This was brilliant and very informative. Well done Liga, you did great
Thanks Debbie that's very kind, really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊
great video. Looking forward to my next ultra run 50 km tomorrow friday. Going to using energy bars, saw also at the ultra run event im going to participate in they will be serving pancakes at one of the last nutrition stations before the goal
Thanks Martin, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hope your run went well and you had a good day out! 😊
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Just when I thought your videos couldn't get any better, more great advice, thanks.
That's very kind, thank you 😊
Really glad you're enjoying the channel and thanks for taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
That's very kind, thank you so much! 😊
Great to see Liga talking about her experiences!
Thank you! 😊
Really glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching 🙏
I started running properly again last year after 20 years on bicycles. Yours is one of the channels that I really enjoy and has really helped me. I’m building up the mileage and doing my first trail marathon in a few weeks with a view to longer events. Like Liga I wouldn’t define myself as a runner and I look forward to more insight from her. Lloyd you’re now obsolete as you’re too pro runner for me!!! 😂
Thank you for sharing this 🙌🏻
Thanks for watching 🙏
Excellent vid! What shoes did you wear Liga?
I wore Peregrine 10. I had Xodus 11 in my drop bag but I didn't feel like I needed to change the shoes. 😊
Really enjoyed this video ,and Liga prep,has gave me hope of stepping up from 50k to 100k in the future. Thank you
No worries Scott 👍
Really glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
Good video Loyd. Lisa seems like a lovely lady and you two make a great team. I think a regular guest slot will go down really well and will probably widen your audience. 👏🏻👏🏻
Cheers John that's very kind 😊
I'm sure we'll do more together in the future, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Thank you John, that's very kind! 😊
Love Liga's input. Guys. Lakeland 50 / 100 entries open the 1st September. You have to be in it to win it. I'm sure Liga would love the 100. But there is a 50 mile option. I would love to see you both in Coniston in July next year. Awesome event
That's great Mick, really glad you enjoyed the video 😊
I am actually putting in for LakeLand 100 next year, I thought it was about time I came up and gave it a go! The race definitely looks stunning, a beautiful place to run that's for sure. So hopefully see you there next year, thanks for watching 🙏
Thank you Liga. I enjoyed the video very much. It was interesting to hear your views on all aspects of Ultra stuff.
Really glad you enjoyed it Roland and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Thank you Roland!
A delightful video. Thank you for you insight Liga!
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Really glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Loved the talk with Luga! Congrats to her on her 100k! Thanks for the tips. I'm similar, it's the love of the races that keeps me training. I'm unfortunately the queen of doing the bare minimum, and I do finish... but you could say I survive, I don't thrive. I have a big scary race in 3 weeks, again quite undertrained... but after this, I promise to myself I will be prepared going forward! Like Liga in her upcoming 100 miler! 😆
Haha, nice try! 😁 What's your big scary race in 3 weeks? 😊
@@ligapurvis 😆 you know you will! 😉 I'm doing the Jay Peak 50k in Vermont USA. It's 53k on a ski mountain, with over 3,200 meters of elevation gain. I've been able to wing it with my last 2 50ks, but the elevation in this one and my lack of mileage will make the cutoffs really tight. I'm hoping to use it to help with entry into the Glen Coe Skyline next year.
@@Kelly_Ben that sounds tough but super exciting! Good luck! 🍀
Really glad you enjoyed the video Kelly, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated! Now go and do some training 😂😂😂
This video goes straight to my CZcams Favorites folder!
Awesome Ernie G 😊
Really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for all the support you've given the channel right from the start, it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure I always wanted to be a non-runner runner like Liga, which means: a real athlete. So far I am working on it . Thanks again for your inspirational videos 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@ErnieOne A non-runner runner 😂 Like it! 👍
Great video and fantastic achievement Liga 👏👏💪 Good to get insights into stepping up to 100km 👍😃
Thank you very much Ben! 😊
Really glad you found it helpful Ben and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
I brought the better half a 10km entry for our wedding anniversary present...... she has done half, full and ultras. Winning her 1st 30 mile.... 4th in the 100 mile..... come oop North for the Robin Hood 100 😉 it is lovely.
That's awesome Gary, a great present! Sounds like your wife is a natural 😊
I would actually love to come up and run the Robin Hood 100, it looks like an awesome race! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I love this so much! She sounds awesome! 💪 Yes, Loyd has mentioned the Robin Hood 100 to me a few times........ 🤔
Great to see you both enjoying a run together 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
It's always great when we run together Steve. I run quite a bit with Liga on her longer runs, it's good to have some company 🏃♀️🏃
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Well done Wifey!! :) great video guys. She’s a natural!
Thank you Phil! 😊
Totally agree Phil and thanks so much for the kind words it's really appreciated 🙏😊
Thanks for sharing Liga. Great video guy’s.
Thank you Dave! 😊
Cheers Dave, really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏
Great achivment Liga👌 super well done 👍🥇impressive
Thank you very much Stefan! 😊
Ooh I know that tiny little village, walked right through it after discovering that lovely little trail, I'd love to run it, but probably end up twisting my ankle knowing my luck.
How long does it stretch, did they open it up, I remember further up it was closed?
Good to see Liga, definitely needs to be in more videos.
Unfortunately the trail is still closed off because the river Bank has collapsed Darren. When it is fully open you can run all the way from Hayle to Marizion. It's about 13 miles I think 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Oh really wow, so a full marathon really, that would make for an awesome day out.
I can only run the camel trail so many times, as it's a half marathon really, unless I go down to Padstein that is, might get closer to a marathon then.
Such a shame is still closed, I only discovered it last year, right when they closed it. I really do hope they either fix or reroute it.
Always glad to comment, you're both such lovely people.
And you can tell Liga that she's inspired me to event for the first time in years, I'll be popping my cherry with the Bideford half next year.
👍
Well done liga
Thanks Pat that's very kind of you. Liga ran a really good race and lived every minute 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
Great video and insights from Liga, super stuff
Thank you Peter! 😊
Thanks Peter, really glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
....i want that believe and achieve...
We can all believe and achieve! 😊
Thanks for watching 🙏
I smiled a lot watching this, it was fun.
Really glad you enjoyed it Dick and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
Great video as ever R4A and an absolutely incredible achievement Liga 👏 was awesome to see you come across the line at the serpent 🐍 After running a 100k surely you're a runner?
Cheers Rob that's appreciated mate! I think 100k qualifies you 🤔
Hope you're fit and well and we can have some more running adventures together soon 🏃♂️🏃♂️
Loved this one! Liga mentioned the Serpents trail being wet/muddy…probably silly question but are trail shoes waterproof or do you wear waterproof socks to avoid getting soggy feat or do you just put up with the soggy feet?? (Sorry…newbie question!!)
Enjoyed listening to Liga Especially the not liking training but loving the events I'm the same but it has given me the confidence maybe to enter a 100k race so thankyou 😃
Thank you Ian, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, you should definitely consider entering a 100km race! 😊
That's great Ian, really glad you found the video helpful 👍
Thanks for watching mate 🙏
New to channel. Loving it. Thanks for sharing
Welcome Jim it's great to have you a long! Really glad you're enjoying the Content and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Loved this episode! 🇨🇦👍
Really glad you enjoyed the video, something a bit different on the channel 😊
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏
The Serpent Trail 100k was my first ultra, sounds like it was easier when I did it though, no mud for me. I realised at the NDW100 that I should have used the poles to stabilise myself in the mud but far too late :p. Well done Liga, I'm also a big fan of the races!
That's awesome Luke, it's a great first 100k but Liga did have some very tricky conditions on the day. I'd always recommend carrying poles for 100 miles just incase, you never know when they might come in handy! Did you manage to finish the NDW100? 🤔
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Thank you Luke! I entered the Serpent 100k thinking it was going to be one of the 'easier' 100ks because usually it's dry and I didn't realise how hilly the first half of the race was 😁 It's still a great race and I'll be back for more (but maybe the 10k or 50k next time 😁).
@@Run4Adventure yeah I finished though it's as close as I've come to the cut off, still in the slam at least though 🙂. Poles are definitely a good accessory to have 😁.
@Liga Purvis yeah it is a pretty hilly one, and I can imagine it would be tough when muddy thinking back to the terrain, well done again 😁. 50k would be a nice one to try!
@@arabacus
Well done for roughing it out! The slam is a mega tough challenge, best of luck with the other races Luke 💪
Love this video! ☺️
That's great, really glad you enjoyed the video 😊
I train at Kempo Ju-jitsu for 6 years a long time ago. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Great video, nice to hear different perspectives. For someone who days she isn't a runner, she doesn't half achieve a fair bit. 😂
I know Stuart, I think running 100k qualifies you as a runner 😂
Thanks for watching and supporting as always 🙏
Great video.
Thanks Alan, really glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Thanks for the info 👌👌
No problem, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Miles better than you Loyd. :) Liga will be doing your shoe reviews next. 😀😃🙂 , a fantastic addition to the channel. I'd like to be that composed in front of the camera for my 1st time. Awesome :) ps 100 mile for sure, clearly a quality runner.
Thank you Simon, that's very kind! I don't know.... 100 miles is a looooong way! 😳
Awesome Simon, really glad you enjoyed the video 😊
I totally agree, I thought Liga did really well and came across very natural. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
She looks very young
'She' has a name! It's Liga 😊
Thanks for watching but a strange comment 🤔
Another great vid 👌🏻
Thanks Si, really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Hi. Have a quick question. What 8s the brand nane of the nutrition that younuse wheee once taking the block out the packag8ng can rub away in your hand??
Hi Luke
The name is Lucho Dillitos, awesome nutrition and very tasty! Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure thank you helping me out
@@lukesimmons2603 no worries 👍
Great video! What type of kit did she run in and how did it perform?
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was wearing my trusty Salomon kit - S/Lab Sense Ultra 5 Set running pack and my favourite skort - both very old but still going strong and I've never had issues with them. I was wearing Saucony Peregrine 10, I had Xodus 11 in my drop bag in case I thought I needed more cushioning in the second half of the race but I didnt feel like I needed to change my shoes. I had the Ciele/Run4Adventure cap which is very comfy and Stance socks. Basically I wear anything Loyd recommends and it seems to work 😁
Where does Liga’s accent come from? She has a lovely speaking style but I cannot quite place her slight accent.
Liga is from Latvia 👍
Im glad you think so, I'll let her know. Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure No wonder I didn’t recognize that accent. I don’t know anyone from Latvia. Thank you. Liga has a very nice accent.
Never run an ultra - but love long runs in the mountains and forests. But I'm wondering: Where do you apply the vaseline / body glide? All over? Inner thighs? Between the cheeks? I've only used bodyglide for triathlons, and that's for getting the wetsuit off faster, and prevent rub / chafing in the neck...
I'm sure you can work out where you apply the vaseline Torkil, so I won't go into to much detail 😉
I'd say apply it where ever you think you might get any chaffing. I used to use body Glide when I was competing in triathlon but I found it didn't always stop the rubbing, especially around the neck! 😲
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@@Run4Adventure Thanks for the reply and another inspiring video! (But as a novice, I would appreciate more detail: apply liberally or spread thinly? I guess I’ll have some googling to do - might be interesting results..🙈)
Yes, apply anywhere you think you might need it. For me it's pretty much everywhere 😁 Underarms, shoulders (in case running pack rubs), underneath sports bra so it doesn't rub), I guess men apply it on their nipples (although Loyd cuts out "sexy" circles from RockTape 🤣), pretty much anywhere underneath shorts area and I should have covered lower back this time. I didnt feel any chafing whilst running but it was very sore afterwards, especially in the shower. Is this detailed enough? 😁
@@ligapurvis Thanks! I cut out the middle cotton part of a regular bandaid, and just use the two ends to cover my nipples. I find tape so much more painful to peel off! I’ll have to try the vaseline treatment on a hot day - I would imagine it mixes badly with sweat, but I guess I’m wrong since it such a popular way of preventing chafing!
Congrats on the 100k, and good luck on Transvulcanica!
100km n'est pas un marathon mais une longue distance ^^