How To Run Your First 100km Ultramarathon: The Essential Guide

The 100km is my favourite ultramarathon distance. It's long enough to be a challenge and adventure, but not too long that it feels like a brutal slog in the second half. I ran my first 100km ultramarathon in May 2021, and at the time I had no idea what I was doing. Needless to say, I would have benefitted from a simple guide on the essentials to focus on. So, in today's video, I'm discussing just that; the essential things to know and bare in mind as you book, train and prepare for, and ultimately run your first 100km. Thanks very much for watching and I hope it's helpful. Salomon Adv skin 12 pack (the one I use) - https://amzn.to/3PencNO My 100km race vlog collection: London 2 Brighton 100km -    • I Try Running A 100km Ultramarathon (Londo...   South Coast Challenge 100km -    • Running The 100km South Coast Challenge Ul...   Race To The Stones 100km -    • Race To The Stones 2023 (100km, Threshold ...   Mozart 100km -    • Mozart 100 2023 (UTMB, Austria) - The Most...   🏃‍♂️ MY RUNNING GEAR Get 10% OFF Mount To Coast products with code: CRAIG10 Road Shoes (MTC R1): https://uk.mounttocoast.com/products/... Trail Shoes (MTC T1): https://global.mounttocoast.com/en-gb... Hybrid/Gravel Shoes (MTC H1): https://global.mounttocoast.com/en-gb... Alternate Trail Shoes: https://amzn.to/3Nk5HtY ⌚ THE TECH & ESSENTIALS GPS Running Watch: https://amzn.to/3YExOGN Wireless Earphones: https://amzn.to/3Lgf1yx Running Backpack: https://amzn.to/4bg7URl Water Bottles: https://amzn.to/3NJ6Efq Energy Gels: https://amzn.to/4sT25Q6 🛡️ WEATHER & PROTECTION Waterproof Jacket: https://amzn.to/4qqEWD0 Headtorch: https://amzn.to/49iTGh1 Travel Sunscreen (SPF 50): https://amzn.to/49IobMu 📷 MY FILMING SETUP Camera: https://amzn.to/4pA5xfi Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/4qQIrSH Music by Epidemic Sound: https://epidemicsound.com/referral/5qaq9 ✅ LET'S CONNECT! Strava: Craig Barden Instagram (Running Cafe): @craigbarden_runningcafe Instagram (Personal): @craigbarden1 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Race Selection & Logistics 01:13 - 100km Training 03:01 - Gear & Equipment 04:30 - 100km Strategies & Tips 08:16 - What 100km are you doing?