How I'm fuelling for my 50 mile ultramarathon + TIPS!

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  • Chiltern Wonderland 50 is THIS WEEKEND! In this video I go through all of the food (& drinks) I'm planning to have throughout the race, plus help you to plan out your nutrition with some approximate quantities for carbs and calories and a couple of little tips at the end! Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 242

  • @SarahPlace
    @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +9

    Loving reading all your food suggestions!! keep them coming!

  • @rebeccacutts1182
    @rebeccacutts1182 Před 3 lety +46

    This is the first time I've ever heard 50 miles described as a short race 😂

  • @chrispanton3577
    @chrispanton3577 Před 3 lety +14

    Checking what's on offer at the aid stations a big tip for sure, I did a 100k in the Czech /Polish mountains couple years ago and most aid stations all on offer was tea and dry bread with either jam.. or lard! The locals loved it but neither appealed. Luckily I planned to be pretty self sufficient (with a couple mini pork pies I swear by to settle all the sugary stuff on long runs). However at the halfway at 5am there was a glorious goulash breakfast which was amazing. Great event, one of my most proud to finish.

  • @DevRunner
    @DevRunner Před 3 lety +3

    I can't wait to see how you did in the race - You are really encouraging me to run my first ultra!

  • @willtanner4846
    @willtanner4846 Před 3 lety

    Best of luck in the race to you and Ben. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow and excited for the content!

  • @richardbrown1573
    @richardbrown1573 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Sarah. Great vid and just the info needed to prep for my first Ultra. Best wishes for your upcoming race!

  • @therunninglumberjack307

    Enjoy your run!!! Keep moving 😉
    Great informative video... everyone fuels themselves so differently. Look forward to seeing how you go.

  • @kieranoliver6485
    @kieranoliver6485 Před 3 lety

    Great video, so helpful. Good luck and enjoy the 50km 💪🏻👊🏻

  • @rogereowen3
    @rogereowen3 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Sarah, very clear and well explained.
    I’ll try out some of your recommendations for sure.
    Have a great race at the weekend.

  • @jase0171
    @jase0171 Před 3 lety

    Great video some really handy tips as usual , good luck for the weekend 😀🏃‍♂️

  • @brendanhogan9881
    @brendanhogan9881 Před 3 lety +4

    I used your earlier advice re back to back long runs and I used your advice re Tailwind from this one. I ran 100km last Friday (13 hours 2 mins). I had some of your food suggestions with me but drank only Tailwind. I was never hungry and did not have a single problem throughout. A great experience. My aim was to do 60 miles in one day at the age of 60 and I was delighted with the outcome. I did, however, have the benefit of my son cycling the whole route with me, carrying the drinks etc. And it was along a canal so no hills. Easy!
    Well done on your great performance in the 50 mile race. You have a great positive attitude that everyone can learn from. Well done and thank you.

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety

      wow brendan that is AMAZING!!! what an inspiration! i sure hope i am still running distances like that into my 60s, that is awesome congratulations!! glad i could help in some way :)

  • @hassaneoutouaya
    @hassaneoutouaya Před 3 lety

    Thanks for all the golden advices and tips !

  • @kgreensides579
    @kgreensides579 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this. Have been struggling getting my nutrition right. This explained it really well and finally had a good strong run using your guidance

  • @michaelmacleod2665
    @michaelmacleod2665 Před rokem +1

    Walking my first 100k ultra on the south coast soon and this was massively helpful. Thank you.

  • @innesdunbar
    @innesdunbar Před 3 lety +9

    I found a packet of soft mints helped to keep a fresh feeling in the mouth later in my 50 miler. Have a good race.

  • @sebiKing1507
    @sebiKing1507 Před 3 lety

    All the best for your race 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♂️🤙🏻

  • @motivationtheoryrunning
    @motivationtheoryrunning Před 3 lety +1

    I have always said we are all an experiment of one! Getting ready to shoot my prep video, always nice to see what others choose! Best of luck!

  • @thedolenorway
    @thedolenorway Před 3 lety +23

    Best of luck for the 50miler on saturday! I'm sure you'll do great!

  • @paulsparkes5741
    @paulsparkes5741 Před 3 lety +1

    Have a great race and enjoy over everything!!! Looking forward to the video 😁👍

  • @susanwiggins6309
    @susanwiggins6309 Před 3 lety

    Good luck Sarah and have a great race!

  • @bcrruns1085
    @bcrruns1085 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Sarah. My two favorites are the honey stinger waffles and Maynards winegums. Have a great race!

  • @runbyron
    @runbyron Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the info.
    Good luck on your ultra.

  • @chole18
    @chole18 Před 3 lety +3

    Clif Shot Bloks are so tasty on a long run! Such a delicious way to refuel! These and dried fruit are my go-to’s

  • @tombargerstock3419
    @tombargerstock3419 Před 3 lety +2

    Good luck in the race. I enjoy nut butter and jam on a flour tortilla!!!! Taste great, goes down easy and plenty of what you need to fuel a long run!

  • @herickson6779
    @herickson6779 Před rokem

    Thank you!! Very helpful ❤️

  • @magdyhammad4158
    @magdyhammad4158 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Sarah. I learned new things from what you said. The next run will be my my fourth ultra but my first Ulta50km.

  • @jezzeroo7
    @jezzeroo7 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Sarah you inspire me!!!

  • @christianschobinger1131

    So interesting 👍 good luck for your run

  • @Ian-oi2pe
    @Ian-oi2pe Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect. Thank you for this vlog.
    Doing my first Ultra in 8wks.
    It's a 50k race and what you have for your intake is ideal for me. Not bulky and simple to eat.

  • @e3Scott
    @e3Scott Před 3 lety +7

    Best of luck in your race, Sarah, hope all goes well! Cheers from Canada, Scott

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith Před 3 lety +2

    A plus 1 for the Tailwind, I’ve recently tried some and it seems to work very well, keeping me fuelled without (as you say) unfortunate trips into the bushes!! 😝 Also agree on the Clif shotblocks which are easy to take as you run and no ‘sticky fingers’ 👍

  • @Macieboy1
    @Macieboy1 Před 3 lety

    Sarah - I have been following Ben for a while and just found your channel - watched them back to back today. Have to say inspirational and as someone else said you are a natural. Really interesting very informative top quality keep it coming and well done.Also SE London local so places I can run thanks

  • @marlahernandez9267
    @marlahernandez9267 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the video! I've run 54 ultras and have whittled down my race day nutrition to GU, water and S-caps. That works best for me:)

  • @dannygrays
    @dannygrays Před 3 lety

    Jelly Babies for me on my long runs!!!! Thanks for the great tips and good luck for your race!

  • @ellie0280
    @ellie0280 Před 3 lety +1

    Good Luck Sarah, you are my inspiration!

  • @ivylovesrunning
    @ivylovesrunning Před 3 lety

    Good luck on your race!

  • @MarcTaylorWebGeek
    @MarcTaylorWebGeek Před 3 lety +1

    Food = Mood, love that. Definitely going to give tailwinds a try. My latest fave is Peperoni.

  • @michaelwilliams54
    @michaelwilliams54 Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect thanks Sarah 😉👍🏽

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck in your race!! I've got my first ultra in Nov, and am learning so much from your channel.

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety

      thank you kelly! hope your training is going well! good luck for your race too!

  • @rhoward1978
    @rhoward1978 Před 3 lety

    Good luck with the run! Oh and a cheeky Wispa on the run 👍🏻

  • @timbrennan6766
    @timbrennan6766 Před 3 lety

    Hope you have a great race!

  • @hannahroe8468
    @hannahroe8468 Před 3 lety +5

    Good luck Sarah! You're gonna smash it 💥

  • @DrConfusedFella
    @DrConfusedFella Před 2 lety

    Thank you Sarah, very informative video

  • @graham8854
    @graham8854 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. I'm off to try some Tailwind now :-)
    On my long runs I have taken homemade flapjacks and found they work well. Made from porridge oats, golden syrup, butter, and pounded seeds of choice (sunflower, pumpkin etc). Pounding them up makes them easier to digest.

  • @shawnedwardnajvar
    @shawnedwardnajvar Před 3 lety

    Good luck on the race 👌

  • @paulwoodhouse4517
    @paulwoodhouse4517 Před 3 lety

    Great video, best of luck with the 50 miler. I have a marathon each week for the foreseeable.

  • @Artimus128
    @Artimus128 Před 3 lety +1

    Yet more great info 👏👏

  • @jamesokeeffe3105
    @jamesokeeffe3105 Před 2 lety

    Very useful ! Bonked at the weekend in my second ultra and it was not nice! But ruin was terrible, thanks for the tips!

  • @sophieleach590
    @sophieleach590 Před 3 lety

    Good luck! Can't wait to hear all about the snackfest ;)

  • @solo.exploring5036
    @solo.exploring5036 Před 3 lety

    Woohoo it's race time, Good luck with it, hope all goes to plan & no doubt you will smash it.. Awesome content.

  • @jeffkelley4055
    @jeffkelley4055 Před 3 lety +2

    You've done 20 of these?! You rock! Great tips

  • @pasutht
    @pasutht Před 3 lety +1

    Great video-best of luck with the race, Sarah!

  • @terrypursey4447
    @terrypursey4447 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips Sarah, my last ultra I just guessed what I might need, was a 50k race so survived. But your video has highlighted the benefits of good nutrition/calorie planning, so I will adopt that for my next race.

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety

      yeah it's also just as easy to get a bit carried away with it and over-plan but just taking a bit of time to figure out some rough quantities can certainly help!

  • @tmantony5660
    @tmantony5660 Před 3 lety +1

    Best of luck.Make us all proud of you.Thanks.

  • @austinstanley859
    @austinstanley859 Před 3 lety +1

    I found my go to electrolyte mix at a half marathon race. Fluid Hydration sponsored the race, and I grabbed a cup and it worked so well I used it during a my marathon and marathon training plan this year.

  • @deshall1885
    @deshall1885 Před 3 lety

    Best of luck for the race

  • @melb2596
    @melb2596 Před 3 lety +3

    Good luck on your race Sarah!

  • @jimbagsh9569
    @jimbagsh9569 Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck and have an awesome race!!! :)

  • @1stElement
    @1stElement Před 3 lety +1

    We have those cushions! Great informative vid - thanks Sarah - class!!

  • @sandravanvalkenburg5502
    @sandravanvalkenburg5502 Před 3 lety +1

    Best of luck on the race!!!

  • @jozetrselic
    @jozetrselic Před 8 měsíci

    Thank for this! Just about to go for my first over 100k event... This is super helpful

  • @mhardingspiderfan
    @mhardingspiderfan Před 3 lety +1

    I'm running my first ultra (50 miler) in October. I tried many different things, and I think I've narrowed it down to tailwind, stinger chews, fig bars, plain potato chips, pb&j sandwiches, and gels. The event I was planning on racing in was cancelled, so I'll be running all 50 miles around the town where I live. 10 laps of a 5 mile loop, passing by my house (and aid station) on every lap.

  • @RussiasSufferingInUkraine

    9pm and this video has put me in the mood for a peanut butter and jam white bread sandwich. Thanks for the tip about Tailwind. I've heard it recommended but I've tended to use ORS electrolytes only with food of choice being peanut butter and jam white bread sandwiches and pretzels. I'll try out Tailwind.

  • @enriquegonzalez2679
    @enriquegonzalez2679 Před 3 lety

    Good luck and enjoy 😊

  • @belindahammond1679
    @belindahammond1679 Před 3 lety

    nākd. Blueberry muffin bars are great, very moist. Good luck Sarah!

  • @oliverstephenson7714
    @oliverstephenson7714 Před 3 lety

    Good luck Sarah!

  • @eloiseb558
    @eloiseb558 Před 3 lety

    Super helpful video, thank you! I’ve always struggled with fuelling long runs/races, so it’s great to have some ideas to try. Good luck with your ultra!

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +1

      no worries eloise. definitely check out some of the drink mixes in that case because it allows you to fuel without even really trying to!

    • @eloiseb558
      @eloiseb558 Před 3 lety

      Sarah Place I will do, thanks for the suggestion!

  • @peterseager6970
    @peterseager6970 Před 3 lety +5

    I was reading the description of the aid stations for the Tarawera Ultra in New Zealand. I think they would finish me off as much as the run. One station serves tea and scones with china teacups!
    Good luck with your run Sarah 👍

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +1

      that sounds amazing😂 tarawera has been on the bucket list for a while, seems like it's just jumped up a few places!

  • @leeadams2413
    @leeadams2413 Před 3 lety

    Haribos are great . Tipp I gave to someone and he came back and said was great and easy to digest

  • @bizzygeernaert-davies8306

    Bananas and jelly babies for me. Thanks for the advice and have a really good race on your 50 miler. I hope it all goes well.

  • @MaiTravelSite
    @MaiTravelSite Před rokem

    Did my first ultra trail last Saturday (first race of anything actually), 50k . Gu gels were awesome, and here's something to consider. It was very hot (35C) throughout the race and at one point I found a guy on the ground under a tree, seemed to be in rough shape and he confirmed he wasn't doing too well, asked for a candy or something. I had 2 gels left and some bars, but I don't think he could have eaten a bar so I have him one of my 2 remaining gels. He felt better and I continued, left him there to decide if he would wait for the crew or continue. But that gel I gave him would have come very handy 2 hours later, so my tip/ suggestion is to carry more gels than what you think you might need. Oh and aid stations don't always have what they say they are going to have...at least from my first experience (and it was a UTMB race). Great vid Sarah!

  • @steveruppel
    @steveruppel Před 3 lety

    Good luck!!

  • @leana.b9481
    @leana.b9481 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this video, i learned a lot. I did a 50 miler 2 weeks ago, ive done so many but still end up getting sick after 30 miles. I cant manage more then 1000 calories. I will try eating more often like you suggested and maybe drinking my calories. Thanks for this content and keep them coming!

  • @Q8Patriot
    @Q8Patriot Před rokem

    That was much helpful, thanks alot for sharing 😅😅

  • @markcarrington1243
    @markcarrington1243 Před 3 lety +5

    Running my first 50 mile Ultra in December - ‘The Cheviot Goat’ and find your videos so useful 👍 keep up the good work !

  • @SomethingNick
    @SomethingNick Před 3 lety +2

    So glad you started this channel Sarah! I was wondering if you know of any beginner friendly running clubs around Central London or Stratford? Keen to get more into the community, if they've started up again after lockdown!

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +1

      check out victoria park harriers or east london runners!

  • @Coops1805
    @Coops1805 Před 3 lety

    Good luck !

  • @bethrainbowrunning
    @bethrainbowrunning Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck for the weekend!!! Smash it 🤩🍀

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety

      thank you beth! congrats on the swim run, it actually dare i say think it looked like fun!😅

    • @bethrainbowrunning
      @bethrainbowrunning Před 3 lety

      Sarah Place thank you! 😂😂 it was so fun... although they shortened the last few swims due to currents but probably worked in my favour with more running 🏃‍♀️

  • @sophieblockgame6878
    @sophieblockgame6878 Před 3 lety

    Karina here- baby smoothie was a life saver, loved potatoes too. At the aid station oranges and peaches were heavenly.

  • @northernninjarunner5506
    @northernninjarunner5506 Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck for the race

  • @godrakull
    @godrakull Před 3 lety +1

    Good Luck Sarah!!

  • @varldenslangsammasteultrajogga

    Good luck and remember to have fun! 😀 /Mats

  • @joncadman4935
    @joncadman4935 Před 3 lety

    All the very best for the weekend Sarah, can't beat a few Ginger Nut biscuits stashed in the bottom of the race vest, 50 calories a biscuit and good for settling tummy troubles, have a super run,

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety

      oh yes nice one jon, that's a great shout! ginger is supposed to be great for an upset tum isnt it!

  • @jamiexavier6654
    @jamiexavier6654 Před 3 lety

    Great video Sarah! Probably best to avoid all the foods that I am consuming for carbs....pizzas, burger and chips!

  • @Alex-om1be
    @Alex-om1be Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck for the 50 miler Sarah!

  • @katis999
    @katis999 Před 3 lety

    very interesting video, Sarah

  • @rgweaver
    @rgweaver Před 3 lety +2

    Very helpful. What I eat is pretty similar, but I like to add a pb&j (or honey) sandwich or two. Best of luck on the race!

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety

      nice ray, can't beat a good pb&j!

  • @jdidsbury
    @jdidsbury Před 3 lety

    Good luck, Sarah! I think you and Ben will be a good 2 hours ahead of me. :)

  • @davidthompson3741
    @davidthompson3741 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips, will come in Handy as have my first 50 miler this weekend :D

  • @OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro

    Hi; just subscribed, planning for my first ultra JFK 50 milier. I use Gu (salted, caramel w/ 20mg caffeine), Gatorade gel shot blocks, Energy beans, a salty baked potato and 2 water bottles. I think everyone has to find out what works for THEM. You're videos are great! Take care! 😃👍🏾👋🏽👨🏾‍⚕️🏞️🏃🏽‍♂️

  • @evka-kc2kx
    @evka-kc2kx Před 3 lety +1

    Best of luck with your race!
    I've only done marathons so far and I usually struggle with the liquid /gel diet. I find that soft foods like mini chocolate croissants (for example from 7days) or banana loaf bars (soreens) are agreeable with my stomach even during a run so I usually have one or a couple on me.

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +1

      yeah gels are certainly not everyone's cup of tea! but great that you have found something that works! those banana soreens are so good!

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 3 lety +1

      Chocolate croissants!? I hadn't even thought of trying those on runs, and I sure do love them. Thanks!

  • @Nickswolves
    @Nickswolves Před 3 lety

    Love your videos Sarah, always lots of useful tricks and tips and from and independent viewpoint not fuelled by sponsorship. Best of luck for your run Saturday, I’m sure you’ll smash it! 💪🏼 Ps. Do you ever use Tailwind for HM distance?

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +1

      thank you! yeah i just like having the total freedom to use whatever i want! and no for a half i would just take a cup or two of water from the water stops but if you wanted to carry liquids round the course with you then no reason why tailwind wouldn't be a good option!

  • @pauldouglass1272
    @pauldouglass1272 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoy the Chilterns Sarah - missing the NEWS UK sessions btw!

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety

      thanks paul - and yeah hopefully the sessions will be back up and running soon!

  • @RCMTR5
    @RCMTR5 Před 3 lety

    Spring energy I find are really good

  • @garethmaccauley3507
    @garethmaccauley3507 Před 3 lety

    Good Luck at the weekend. For the marathons and 50kms I’ve switched around as you do the more as you say you learn. I’m on the gels and salt tablets currently. But great advice is take on early. As no point in waiting till you bonk before taking gels etc

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +1

      yes nice gareth, the earlier the better for sure!

  • @ashish_.__
    @ashish_.__ Před 3 lety

    Best of luck Sarah. Love from Nepal, Ashish

  • @staceyc2457
    @staceyc2457 Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck Sarah 💕 Looking forward to seeing how you get on!

  • @jp05598
    @jp05598 Před 3 lety

    I like bananas and watermelon, salt and lime in water. Also maple syrup and honey work well. I agree with salty potatoes as well. Good luck!

  • @hennnnerz
    @hennnnerz Před 3 lety +23

    Makes me want to do an ultra just so I can eat whatever I want!

    • @SarahPlace
      @SarahPlace  Před 3 lety +15

      yeah it's basically just a running picnic :D

    • @mbengaful
      @mbengaful Před 3 lety +2

      Yep. Ultras are eating and drinking contests with some running in between.

  • @pieterwesterink50
    @pieterwesterink50 Před rokem

    Good and helpfull video! I am experimenting with dutch stroopwafels and tasteless elektrolytes and will add vitargo carbs scoops to my water also. But it could be that I should up my carb intake as I am 93 kg, but that does mean I eat on 3500 kcal per day so I do quite some carb loading every day