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I think you've opened up a new way of thinking (for me). Recently, and I don't know why, but I had the Idea that I wanted to run a very long way - An 'Ultra' long way. I've run two half marathons and never a marathon! I have no desire to run a marathon, but an Ultra sounds fun and challenging. And Ultra sounds right up my street. I was going for a run tonight. Then at school pick up I decided I was too tired. Now I've watched your video I've decided not only am I going for a run tonight, but it's now officially part of my Ultra training.

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS! I started running a year ago and had this problem almost every day. I would start feeling fine then have diarrhea and feel terrible after the run or mid run. I have been searching for someone with the same issues for over 10 months and you are the first I’ve found. Thanks for the information and your story. I am figuring it out as I continue my running journey.

It’s the 4k mark for me about 40% of the time. I get to 6k then I literally can’t move I need to be on a toilet. Very tough.

For shorts, try checking out Decathlon's kiprun trail running shorts.

amazing video. subbed purely because this isnt a sponsered video, with 50 affiliate amazon links in the description. (which i dont mind people doing, but it is so refreshing to see someone make a great video where i dont have to second guess the motives)

Thank you for sharing your journey James, it will such a good watch and found myself celebrating with you when you crossed the line! I have chosen this one for my first next year too. Is there a 100m plan you recommend now you have plenty of experience? I have plenty of 50k and 50 mile plans but not chose a 100 yet.

Would you recommend trail or road shoes for SDW (given that it’s dry)?

Try at decathlon. I got a pair of shorts from Kiprun that was like $12, with a back pocket for my phone and an internal pocket for my keys. Nothing fancy, no space for gels or flasks and my phone barely fits in the back pocket, but it gets the job done.

i buy my shorts with pockets from decathlon for 20-25$

Serious achievement. James do you remember how many litres of water you drank from start to finish??

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Well done! Can I ask, the music that was playing in the background, in the last 5 or so minutes, what was it? It was beautiful!

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Errr that was a solid run buddy 3:20 is impressive

Кругленькая девушка в черном на 34 мин 20 сек. смогла пробежать 90 км? Фантастика. Интересная трасса с досками через болота. Столько бегунов разных возрастов на такой длинной трассе❤. Автор на финише выглядел куда лучше олимпийского чемпиона Якоба Ингебригтсена на финише в Копенгагене 21.1 км😊😊😊

Yes, it was very useful! Thank you!

Lovely effort, mate! Sub-10 hours is a strong showing. Can recommend the Fjällmaraton 100k, which takes place around Åre. It's another iconic trail ultra in Sweden, and part of a whole week's worth of races. Fantastic locales, and even more scenic views. Plus, it's not quite as crowded. That is, if you're scoping for 2025 adventures in the Nordics. There's a whole international crew that'll be going on this end. 😉

Nice video James. A lot of these tips are useful to those of us still only at marathon level 🙂

I really love the CEP Running belt. You can put a lot of things in it is very secure and you don’t feel it

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So much value out of this, thank you

What a lovely sunrise to run into! :)

UA-cam recommended your video, it looked nice so I went to compare our splits. Turns out I was consistently (perhaps because I didn't start in the back) a couple of minutes in front of you but in the end you crossed the finish line only 17 seconds before me, I am the one in the shirt with the "Ed ir bar painut" (it is only gruesome, sort of, local minority language in some area of that part of Sweden) in front of you at 36:43. Good job!

How do you calculate your running pace for races? Lets say a 100 miler? :) Are you doing Kullamannen this year?

Well done James!!! Amazing job! The training, the time put in, the videos, the morning of the race, and the race itself - what a journey dude!! Thank you for sharing, and continuing to share!

Thanks for follow me for a long time at The trials :)🎉

In case someone is curious. The sign over the finish line says "I föders spår, för framtids segrar" ie "In the trail of our fathers, for future victories". It's a very famous sign. Unfortunately not the original one from 1923, it was lost in a fire.

very good video, thanks. I like the slow and steady flow of wisdom 🙂

*Small rant incoming: I've been running since 1978. I'm so old that I bought the original "Nike Waffle Stompers". Yes, the gear you wear needs to dissappear when running. I am a fan of finding a shoe that's an old design but comfortable. Then I buy 5 pairs. There's nothing more irritating than being forced to find and buy a new design shoe that works for you. Chafing: Fruit of the Loom spandex boxer briefs have eliminated that issue (for much less $ than brand name 1/2 length running tights). Marathons: Not sure why people need organized running. I run without music to have alone silent time, no running partner except for my Australian Cattle Dog (who's the fittest dog in my city). I can run a marathon distance any day of the year. Not sure why people need others watching them do it, or getting a medal??? If you run to impress others, getting a medal or accomplishing some bucket list item, you are running for the wrong reason. Run for yourself and how it makes you feel. Running should be your own selfish vice. *Stepping off very low soapbox now.

Terrain not overly difficult, but the memory of wet feet came back to me 😀 As usual tripped once for every 25K almost to the K. A mix of me getting a little tired and my brain getting bored.

Bra sprunget! Man vill bara knyta på sig skorna och bege sig ut i skogen när man ser dina videor. Vilken inspiration!

This kind of production quality at 7k subs is incredible, just subscribed and looking forward to more uploads!

Great video! Nice to see my back at 33:04 when you met up with the Trailvasan 30! Lovely race and great video!

i ve just bought similar shorts from decathlon for like 12 euro.

Superb effort mate and a great video!

Really enjoy your videos James. I’ll miss seeing your Winchester footage, I live here too and it inspires me to get out and enjoy it. I look forward to following along your next ventures!

Good job! Im the one running behind you in the orange singlet at 15:30

"The best ultra runners spend as much time in the gym as they do running." >Brb just gotta hit this 6 hour gym session! In all seriousness a great video, thanks for sharing your wisdom.

Nice recap of the 90! Loved it. ❤

why are you walking uphill? don't you compete at sea level? and not at high altitude? can't be that many height meters in that race.

Great video, I’ve been hoping you would get a video out about the race. Well done.

Well done James and welcome to Sweden! Really nice to get a feeling what the Ultravasan looks like. So I guess I have to check this one off the list in the near future! Nice Video!

Aid stations every 5km! wow that's like a city fun run 👍

That looks horrible, I do trail running to get away from people, not to walk up hills in big crowds!! 😱

Well done James, great video. Hope to see you do more of these soon

Well done! Oh man, some of those trails looked so nice. I haven't had a single decent trail run this year, and I really miss it. I think only ultra runners say "only a couple more hours of running left" 😂

Great effort! I am running myself on local technical trails in Finland, and I really recognised what you said about them during the race. Hard on the body, but you can maintain a decent pace if you want to. I have fallen a few times though, and the goal is to aim away from rocks and find something green or flat. Especially when you get tired it is easy to get your shoe caught. It sometimes feels easier to go faster than slower on these trails, but it increases the risk of injury severity when you stumble.

Love this video! I have run three 50ks….just starting training for my first 50-miler in February 2025. Thanks for the tips, insight, and inspiration! Love the information on the importance of pacing and being conservative at first and not being wrecked by the end of the race. I can really tell how much you enjoy ultra running! Thank you!!!

very enjoyable to watch. well done

I'm planning to do this next year as my first proper ultra, if you're not counting the backyard next week :) Underrated channel, nice vids, keep going :)