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James Day
United Kingdom
Приєднався 1 лют 2021
I'm a runner documenting my journey into the world of ultramarathons. Race vlogs, training videos and anything I think might be interesting.
Highlights from 3 Years of Ultra Running
Over the past 3 years, I have run 9 ultramarathons. This video recaps my ultra running journey over the past 3 years. My full list of ultramarathons:
01/11/2024 - Kullamannen by UTMB 2024 - Ultra 100 Miles ua-cam.com/video/WMrhwjoYnVA/v-deo.html
17/08/2024 - Vasaloppet Ultravasan 2024 - Ultravasan 90 ua-cam.com/video/UKDERZnQd90/v-deo.html
25/02/2024 - North Downs Ridge 50k 2024 ua-cam.com/video/NDD0Y-oRp0s/v-deo.html
10/06/2023 - Centurion South Downs Way 100 2023 ua-cam.com/video/gyb6GsXkx3o/v-deo.html
01/05/2023 - BigWayRound 2023 - BigWayRound 50K ua-cam.com/video/F_oXRxE7Fw0/v-deo.html
02/07/2022 - Salomon Serpent Trail 2022 - Trail 100k ua-cam.com/video/MDkpfUjzoWU/v-deo.html
09/04/2022 - Centurion South Downs Way 50 2022 - South Downs Way 50 ua-cam.com/video/JOD3FF79W6c/v-deo.html
05/12/2021 - Hurtwood 50k 2021 ua-cam.com/video/pSiclbhUEOk/v-deo.html
17/04/2021 - Hurtwood 50K - April 2021 - Hurtwood 50k ua-cam.com/video/pFGa7zN9jPI/v-deo.html
01/11/2024 - Kullamannen by UTMB 2024 - Ultra 100 Miles ua-cam.com/video/WMrhwjoYnVA/v-deo.html
17/08/2024 - Vasaloppet Ultravasan 2024 - Ultravasan 90 ua-cam.com/video/UKDERZnQd90/v-deo.html
25/02/2024 - North Downs Ridge 50k 2024 ua-cam.com/video/NDD0Y-oRp0s/v-deo.html
10/06/2023 - Centurion South Downs Way 100 2023 ua-cam.com/video/gyb6GsXkx3o/v-deo.html
01/05/2023 - BigWayRound 2023 - BigWayRound 50K ua-cam.com/video/F_oXRxE7Fw0/v-deo.html
02/07/2022 - Salomon Serpent Trail 2022 - Trail 100k ua-cam.com/video/MDkpfUjzoWU/v-deo.html
09/04/2022 - Centurion South Downs Way 50 2022 - South Downs Way 50 ua-cam.com/video/JOD3FF79W6c/v-deo.html
05/12/2021 - Hurtwood 50k 2021 ua-cam.com/video/pSiclbhUEOk/v-deo.html
17/04/2021 - Hurtwood 50K - April 2021 - Hurtwood 50k ua-cam.com/video/pFGa7zN9jPI/v-deo.html
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Reflecting on my 2nd 100 Mile Ultramarathon: Kullamannen 100M
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My race recap from my second 100 mile ultramarathon. In November I ran Kullamannen 100 miler. One hundred miles along the coast in winter in Sweden. In this video I discuss my thoughts on the event and recap my experience of 100 miles of brutal trail running in winter.
Surviving Kullamannen | Running UTMB's Swedish 100 Miler
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I documented my experience running UTMB's Swedish 100 mile ultramarathon, Kullamannen 100M. A brutal 100 mile ultramarathon in the early Swedish winter.
Running Sweden's Iconic Ultramarathon
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This August, I ran Sweden's biggest ultramarathon, Ultravasan 90, which is part of the Vasaloppet race series. Endless Swedish forests. Stunning sunrises. Beautiful trails. This was an absolutely stunning trail running race.
Am I Ready For Ultravasan 90k? A running vlog
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In 3 weeks time, I will be running the Ultravasan 90k ultramarathon in Sweden. I wanted to provide an update on my training and my preparation for the race. I did this whilst trail running out on the South Downs Way.
My Favourite Ultramarathon YouTube Channels
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Since running Copenhagen Marathon, I've been returning my focus to Ultramarathons in preparation for my next race. To get inspired, I've been trawling through UA-cam in search of new Ultrarunning and ultramarathon UA-cam videos and channels. This video is a breakdown of my favourite UA-cam Channels in the Ultramarathon and Ultra Running space. I've also created a playlist of my favourite Ultram...
My Best Marathon Yet - The 2024 Copenhagen Marathon
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My video from the 2024 Copenhagen Marathon. By far my best marathon yet and in such a beautiful city.
The North Downs Ridge 50K Ultramarathon
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This is my ultramarathon race video from Freedom Racing's North Downs Ridge 50 kilometre trail ultra race. The course goes along the North Downs Way and is a race that I've wanted to run for a few years now. This was such an amazing day running out on the trails.
30 Days Of Marathon Base Building
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In May, I will be running the 2024 Copenhagen Marathon. This video documents my first 30 days of marathon training as I rebuild my fitness following an injury before Christmas.
The Year I Ran My First 100 Mile Ultramarathon
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My 2023 recap video. This year I had some amazing experiences with running marathons and ultramarathons. This video goes over my journey throughout the year.
What's Next After Running My First 100 Mile Ultramarathon?
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In this video, I discuss my future ultramarathon plans. The types of races and the specific ultra marathon events that I plan on running over the next few years.
Finding Inspiration (Not Envy) On Strava
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As a runner, I find myself regularly on Strava, sharing my journey and following other runners and athletes. But recently, I've found myself falling into the hole of comparing myself with other runners. I really resonate with the line "Comparison is the thief of joy" and so I've recently been trying to change my relationship with Strava to use it as a source of running inspiration and running m...
5 Ways Running Has Changed My Life
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My passion for running has changed many aspects of my life. My 7 year running journey, from my first 5k to my first 100 mile ultramarathon has impacted many decisions in my life. From small daily decisions to major life decisions. This video is about the major ways running has impacted my life.
Gear That Actually Makes Running More Enjoyable
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As an ultra runner, I'm often recommended running gear that really doesn't make running better. In this video, I breakdown my view on running gear and I talk about all the gear that has genuinely made my running journey more enjoyable. I discuss gear I would recommend for a brand new runner and how I approach the mandatory gear requirements for ultramarathons. I discuss everything from running ...
How I Find Motivation To Run Every Single Day
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I run every day. I rarely take a day off from running. When I first started running 7 years ago, I really struggled with running motivation. This video is about how I changed my relationship with running and fixed my issues with running motivation.
My 2 Year Ultramarathon Journey | From Injuries To Success
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My 2 Year Ultramarathon Journey | From Injuries To Success
Day in the Life of an Amateur Ultra Runner
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Day in the Life of an Amateur Ultra Runner
I Ran 100 Miles In 22 Hours. Here's What I Learned.
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I Ran 100 Miles In 22 Hours. Here's What I Learned.
My Bucket List Race: My First 100 Mile Ultramarathon
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My Bucket List Race: My First 100 Mile Ultramarathon
This Is Why I Love Ultra Trail Running
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This Is Why I Love Ultra Trail Running
BWR 50K - My First Ultramarathon of the Year
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BWR 50K - My First Ultramarathon of the Year
Can 60 Days In The Gym Make Me A Stronger Runner?
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Can 60 Days In The Gym Make Me A Stronger Runner?
Thanks mate. I am 45 , quite fit and have run just one road marathon. For some reason I’ve signed up for a 105 km ultra which has a couple of hills. I was about to drop out, but seeing your video - I’ve decided to try, walk most of the way and at least attempt to finish it. Thanks for the various tips
A quick question: do you ever do hiking specific training for ultras? Maybe working in hiking time on long runs? If so, how long would you typically hike for? Thank you for this, it is so helpful!
really useful and will use to prep fpr my 1st 100k ultra in May
Well done! Congratulations!!
Great video - planning for a 3:20-3:30 marathon this hear - this is really helpful
Overwhelming thanks for sharing your experience ☺️🙏
Unfortunately many people have problems with the right running shoe. I have flat feet and I ran in 0 heeldrop shoes becauae barefoot running was a thing. Well it fucked up my knee and achilles and it's been chronic for years. I got brooks adrenelines becaue they're stabalising shoe with 12mm heeldrop and ran in them for 5 years, then I had to switch to brooks beats for more intense stablisation because I had gained some weight after having 2 kids. Just saying "cheap" running shoes is barely the answer if you're going to but intens amount of stress on your body with a high impact sport like roadrunning then at least you can do is get good quality shoes. The rest comes in time.
What kind of trail shoes were they?
So pleasant to listen to. You would probably be very good as a podcast host. 🎉
really enjoyed that! thanks for the breakdown :)
wear tights for chaffing Running shoes: Do not skimp. Buy the best for your ability and ensure they look after your feet.
Prob the most honest, well thought through and comprehensive guide there is on UA-cam. Awesome video. Thank you so much. Im in the early phase of running, just started a month ago, ran my first 10 miler, calves are feeling it still after 3 days ago lol. Thanks for the tips
Never save money on sports equipment. Find what fits and has all the performance features required for sports. That's safety, health. Why be miserable?! You need one pair of shoes a year. 15$ mo is less than diabetes treatment.
Hi James. Can I ask, how long did you train using MAF and did you see a benefit? I'm going to get myself fit to run a 50k and i reckon a long block of MAF wouid really help?
Very good, thanks for sharing!
People should take pride in running in shoes until they fall apart. The nonsense on YT with people fawning over shiny new stuff is ridiculous and sad.
Question ❓ can we run 50 miles ultra trail with no experience except 10k road run exp only.? also only have two months of training period for 80k ultra trail run. Is this possible? please answer it and I will tell my real experience after that .
Those kind of running shorts are always around on Chinese Shopping apps, you just have to be persistent to find it. It usually ranges from 4 to 20 dollars
That was a great accomplishment James and the marathons you do is really tough on you but you do them and you finish them in a great way man. inga dk
Great job sir ! Greetings from Sweden.
Awesome thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you talk about heart rate threshold. I was thinking about doing that for mine. Excellent tips re 1st and last 10k. I imagine I'll rewatch this several times
Happy new year @James - looking forward to see what the future holds <3
Amazing man!
AWESOME!!!
Thanks for the bird's-eye view on your journey, James. Always relatable, inspiring and interesting. Cool stuff 👍🙂
Beautiful. You could get sentimental for less 🥲 Perfect choice of music!
Thanks Kristoffer!
Very informative especially for those new to the sport. Thank you.
This video brought tears to my eyes James. You've been such an inspiration to me in my own running journey. Watching your tips videos, and the races you do - I absolutely love your charisma and love for the sport. Your videos and editing are so well done and expertly crafted. May your journey be one filled with adventure and good health. Keep going James!
Thanks! Really kind of you to say! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Super Inspiring Journey, James. 😊
Thanks Danny!
Love your content James! I am hoping to run my first ultra (probably 60k) in 2025. Partly because of your videos and the motivation I get from them. I hope to run a sub 3.30 Copenhagen Marathon firstly though. Are you running that again? If yes let me know so I can come and say hello ;) I need to cut off 10 minutes of my PB from last year though. Not sure whether it is possible or not but with a lot of MAF leading up to the 16 weeks of specific training, I hope I will ;) Do you upload your training programs anywhere? Cheers and happy new year
Thanks Casper! Good luck with your first ultra! I'm sure you'll love it! I'm not running Copenhagen this year but it's an amazing course for a fast time! I don't upload training plans anywhere but I do post my training on strava. If you're looking for some templates, I would recommend Ben Parkes training plans on his website. Different plans based on your goals and not too expensive.
elite level plodding sir
Cheers Rob!
Thank you for making videos, James! Your videos have always been among my favourite on this platform. Nowadays UA-cam is overrun with people trying to make running into a full-time job and their videos reflect that; many people just stick a camera in their face and record themselves rambling. Your videos however, which this video also highlights perfectly, are much more focused on the joy of running in beautiful places, the philosophy behind running, and the connection by sharing the journey with other runners. It gives your videos a feeling of authenticity and inspires to go out and explore rather than merely focusing on pace and time. Best wishes in the coming year(s), and I am looking forward to many more race videos!
Thanks, that means a lot! I've got no plans for this to be my job and the thought of this being my main source of income isn't very appealing. But I'm really enjoying making videos and really want to be able to make higher quality films with better storytelling. So hopefully you continue to enjoy the videos as I experiment and try to improve!
Very cool james 🎉
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your journey!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Congrats on the achievements, James !
Thanks Simon!
happy days✌🏼
Yeah some great memories!
You are inspiring in your fight for the 100 miler here in Great Britain I think you are doing so well. Inga dk
Well done JAMES, it was awesome to watch you run this race so hard and challenging too. I think you did it the right way, and completing is nearly not to understand, congrates from me. Inga dk.
Maybe really protecting your eyes and maybe ski glasses. inga dk
I will highly sugest that you wear glasses for your next race if you race in Sweden again its a very windy route, Inga dk.
Yes the consequensy of such a brutal race is often this by the imune system and thats just a fact but really nailed it at last and having the two swedish guys to chat with was great for you too. I think you did it great out there in the cold James.... congrates with the ring and the result....Inga dk.
Thanks never thought to use the Garmin pacepro feature will be trying that next time out
Well done on completing a very tough race! I did my first 100k in May this year. First 58 km very lonely - couldn’t get chatting with anyone. At the aid station I wanted to go home but decided to keep going. As I left the aid station I got chatting to a guy called Andy. We walked (he was injured, I was knackered) and chatted for the next 13km and it saved my race
Great recap, already thought that I had already seen the Kullamannen one, but still nice to hear the story after contemplation. I would recommend you to to come to Finland and run NUTS Ylläs Pallas organised in July. The 200 miler is a bit extreme, but the 160km one you'll see the best parts!
Come to Bornholm. Hammeren Ultra will give you challenge and beauty.
Well done for finishing that beast, James. I love running but I'm a fan of being able to see and eat too 😂😅. This one is not on my bucket list...
Haha I totally get that 😅
Absolutely smashed it James. Great reflections. One to avoid I think 😂 Too dark for too long but hats off to you 🏃🏻♂️🏁
Thanks Michael!
Yes, you missed beautiful views. It’s so beautiful on that coastline. Good work 💫
Definitely! Will have to head back some day for a daytime lap of Kullaberg!
Welcome to our home race kullamannen. It's a different kind of race :) and yes the trails are very nice during the day to
Thanks! Yeah, I will have to return for a daytime loop of Kullaberg!
Mental! Maybe try a 5km now 😅
Haha I've got some shorter races planned.