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I had a couple of large battery packs in my yellow drop bag. I also had a smaller one in my back pack just incase! I kept data turned off on my phone and turned off many extra settings on the watch to maximise battery life on each!

@@TheRandomRunnerso did you charge while napping? Also I was fully surprised by that conga line late in the last section

Thank you so much!

Hey man, yeah the altitude def had an impact, could feel myself really slowing down across the tops then feeling much better down in the valleys. Cracking course, if its still the same as when I did it!

Haha, looks can be deceiving 😂 Tbh I really did enjoy this race, very well organised anf great getting supporters cheering through all the villages!

Absolutely, nothing to aggressive for the whw! I had a pair of Scott supertrak ultra RC for this run. Have since used the Saucony Xodus ultra. Both fairly cushioned shoe. Good luck with your adventure. Ran it over 3 days many years ago and loved it. Used one of the baggage companies to transport stuff so I could run light!

Cheers man and good luck!!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Tough decision tbh. I'd say the wider headband of the 65 makes it more comfortable... The 62 can feel like it slightly bounces of not tight enough. But so easy to tighten up.

Cheers man!! Cracking race!

So glad the video was helpful! That sloshing noise has always been a pet hate 😂 Good luck with the trail race!

@TheRandomRunner thank you !

I've not done the Swiss peaks... Yet! Did actually look at it for this year, seems very similar on paper to the Tor. But unfortunately full. Will see about getting in for 2026!

Aw cheers, so glad you enjoyed it! This was a Brillaint race, loved it! Plenty more to come... Stay tuned!

Hey man, sorry just seen your comment! Yeah I totally didn't expect to place at all in the race!! The headtorches really are good. Not sure how much I'd actually use the yellow light of the 65, but like the wider fit. The 62 is just a good all rounder! If u want to meet up to try them out let me know!

@TheRandomRunner no worries at all mate 👍. Yeah I might give you a shout for a run at some point too mate. Thanks again for sharing 😊

Brilliant!! I'm sure you'll enjoy it, such a great experience! I've got a Garmin Fenix 6x, really good battery life but even then needed to charge it a few times, esp with maps running!!

Awesome! I am officially signed up for this race. I’ve never done an ultra. Planning for some beforehand. Ordered a garmin enduro 3. Any advice? I have no one flying to Scotland with me. Nothing.

I think the HM62-T is great all rounder, just nice and simple, and plenty powerful enough!

😂 It's become one of the wee guys favourite.... Watched many MANY times!!

Possibly, although since getting the windproof one I've really enjoyed wearing it, love how light and free it feels. The fact it weighs hardly anything and packs down so small then it's no problem to pack. But obviously if things get really wet or cold then it's better to have the slightly thicker waterproof! Oh and once you do the bladder trick... There's no going back!! 😂

Thank you!! I knew that if I didn't just film it there and then, I would end up giving it too much thought and it might never get done!!

Glad to be of service!! 😀 Good luck with your ultra... Which one are u doing?

Cheers man, so glad to hear you enjoy the videos!! So, underwear... It's always pants/briefs for me, def not boxers and I always cut out a brief that is attached the shorts, prefer using my own and feels better. I mostly use decathlon running briefs, but also have a few pairs of Runderwear. The fit is slightly different so can be a welcomed change on a long run!

It's been a pleasure, enjoy making the content and nice to share with others! Hope you had a good Christmas!

Hey there! If I had continued the run I would've probably bought some form of energy drink at a shop and decanted it into my soft flask. Filling the bladder can be a bit annoying but have got it mastered on a long run where I don't need to take it out...i just slide open the top, pour water in and then squeeze the bladder till water just spills over the edge, making sure i get all the air out before closing it back over! Bag usually gets a bit wet but considering it's usually raining here I really don't mind 😂

Glad there was some useful info in there. I guess after so long it just becomes second nature when packing for a big day out!

Hello again! Hope you had a good Christmas and indeed... Plenty more videos to come!!

Thanks Thomas!!

And thankfully we don't need to think about that here!! Although we do very rarely get small adders, only ever seen one!

Ah cool, will need to check it out! I quite like an impromptu video.... Otherwise I just spend too long over thinking it!! 😂

Just been looking up the Guzzler... Sounds great and seems like they support you pretty well with stocked checkpoints so I guess the only extra nutrition you'd need to think about is some easy digest gels to top you up between checkpoints plus any treats that might help.... Or even some caffeine gels! Otherwise I'd just rely on checkpoint food to keep me going! Good luck with it and hope training going well!

Hello! Glad u liked the video. Regarding the jacket... I like the breathability, the fit, how packable it is, I like the material (not overly stretchy like some others), and it's proving to be pretty durable, plus it was half price in black Friday sale last year!! 😂 Also the last jacket I had was the OMM Kamleika which was pants so in comparison... This one is good! What goretex one did you go for?

@TheRandomRunner totally agree it's a nice fit and packs down really well. I got the goretex concurve and it's done me well so far on a very soggy 50km and some other runs recently. I think where I overheat the inov8 one was suffering and soaking through. Not sure! This concurve one is doing a good job so far (and I got 30% off with a strava code 😀)👏 happy running

Thanks so much Allan... Hope you have a good one too!! 🎅

And my grandpa was the village doctor!! It's where my mum grew up!

Yeah very true, I actually had meant to weigh it all, have done it previously and usually about 6 - 7kg. Next thing I've signed up for is the UTS 100 miler in may but I'm sure I'll do a few big things before then!! And you?

@TheRandomRunner well I've got dragons back next year but I've got a 100 miler in June. And probably a few other sporadic races ! Il be following along your journey buddy. Long time watcher just always watch on TV so never really comment. Been watching for a few years to be fair

Ooh, dragons back... Can't say that's not on the list!! Good luck with that man! 👍

Good luck with your race!! Mountains and snow add an extra level of consideration of what to pack!!

How’d it go

Ah no way, I think he's done it a few times now!! Yeah it's a fairly crazy distance to cover!!

No problem at all!! Lots of local runs (usually with dog and pushing a pram) with the odd ultra thrown in! Usually try and do one big one a month!

@TheRandomRunner nice 1 bud, cheers

Haha, cheers man!! Still have quite a bit of footage from the illuminator so will prob do an actual video for it when I have time!

Oh and lmao... grats on 2nd place!

Thanks for your feedback on the video. Before buying I spent a lot of time researching all the brands, with my main focus on battery life... I needed something that would last all night plus be easy enough to switch out batteries. There's loads of good headtorch manufactures out there so it's hard to go wrong. Fenix just ticked all the boxes for me!

Thanks Troy! Wondered if I hadn't wasted so much time on the run filming then maybe could've got first!? 🤔 😂

Cheers man!! Was a fairly epic adventure!!

Thank you for another kind comment, glad to hear you enjoyed this one! And yes, Gavin has made a full recovery, already planning his return!!

@TheRandomRunner that's brilliant news, such a worry! All the best looking forward to your next adventure 😀

Tbh it's not so much about the distance you can run, but the time you can endure on your feet. Which is why your hill days are more suitable training for big ultras such as the Cape Wrath. And well done doing it with a mountain bike!! Doing it without would prob be easier!!

@@TheRandomRunner yeah, after that I gave up MTBing and took up hiking! 😆

Aw mate, what a lovely comment!! Well I just want you to know that getting such nice feedback about my videos really means alot. To know that I'm motivating and inspiring people means everything. And in a funny way it motivates and inspires me to keep pushing myself and continue filming my adventures! Ps.... Glad u enjoyed the video!! 😀

Thank you and yes, it really was an epic journey!!

Thanks so much!! I'm glad it helped pass the time!! 😂

Thanks so much Ilias! There are so many places I haven't been and would like to explore... Greece is definitely one of them!!

Well done on doing Cape Wrath!! That's a race I'd like to go back to one day! Yeah the Tor is a different thing altogether.... Mostly from the sleep point of view! Scenery is stunning!

Glad to hear it! And I loved running it, such a great and well organised event!

That's very kind of you to say! And glad you enjoyed the video!