Montane Lakeland 50 ultra running race 2023 Western theme - did the stetson stay on the whole way?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2023
- If you're thinking of attempting the Montane Lakeland 50 mile ultra running race this film is a must-watch. Or if you ran it in 2023 see if you make an appearence! From this full race film you'll see what registration is like, the terrain underfoot, get a feel for the route including the night sections, see what food is at the famous themed aid stations and have an insight into what finishing this race is really like - amazing! You might also get an inkling as to whether you might want to enter the 100... Enter the Lakeland 50 or 100 mile races here lakeland100.com/
The 2023 theme was Western, hence why I was wearing a stetson, you'll have to watch the whole film to see if I was able to keep it on the whole way round in that wind and rain. Scroll down for my kit list.
Other Montane Lakeland 50 resources:
Mandatory kit - Montane Lakeland 50 ultra race 2023 (& my own extras) • Mandatory kit - Montan...
How to pack all the Lakeland 50 mandatory kit & more in a 12L running pack (plus what I'm wearing) • How to pack all the La...
Tim Pigott's 50 mile race training advice playlist (also available as a podcast in your usual podcast provider, search ('Tim Piggot Wild Ginger Running')
• Tim Pigott HP3 coach &...
Many thanks to Montane for the gifted race place and kit which you can see me wearing in the film. And to my sponsors Harrier, Sidas and Fenix for kit (also in the film) and financial support to cover my travel and editing costs. I approached each sponsor for this support because I rate their gear highly based on previous testing and wanted to use their kit in the race, not the other way around.
SIDAS sidas.store/
I recently discovered that I can get a better fit in my shoes by swapping the generic insole for a Sidas one, and using their silicone-grip socks. I've been using the 3Feet Run Sense Mid insole and Run Anatomic Comfort socks (plus the Trail Protect socks too) for all my training and finally did not suffer with my usual blisters! Huzzah!!!! See my film here about the latest range of Sidas socks and insoles coming this spring 2024 • Weird new trotter/hoof...
HARRIER harrierrunfree.co.uk/
I swear by using poles and really like the low price and light weight of the Harrier Helvellyn PRO Carbon Z-poles at £89. I've altered this pole with 3D printed attachment my friend made so it carries my GoPro on top too. See my review film here • NEW Harrier Helvellyn ...
FENIX www.myfenix.co.uk/
I was impressed by the light weight and powerful beam from the Fenix HM23 amzn.to/3VG4Y5a in my budget headtorches review here • Top 10 budget running ... so I asked Fenix if I could try out their best value trail running option, the Fenix HL18R-T for this race and it performed superbly for 6 hours of darkness on the race plus camping for 2 nights.
MONTANE montane.com/
Montane sent a whole list of kit for this race and I ended up using the Dart Nano Zip T-shirt which is super light, dries really quickly and feels incredibly comfortable under the Gecko VP 12+ running pack which is also very good with lots of easily accessible pockets, I plan to include this in my autumn running packs review - stay tuned. The Minimus Lite waterproof jacket was also used for about an hour when it got cold as well as rainy, so it was great to have such a light jacket to carry round mainly in the pack. See my latest super light waterproof jackets review here • The 6 best superlight ...
My kit, head to toe:
Stetson amzn.to/45JMPZE
Fenix HL18R-T headtorch amzn.to/3rdYiBE
Montane Dart Nano Zip T-Shirt amzn.to/46lIsEj
Montane Minimus Lite waterproof jacket amzn.to/3R6ZaCS
Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Bra amzn.to/3PaTtBb
Montane Gecko VP 12+ running pack amzn.to/3P8aWdp
SOAR Men's Trail Shorts amzn.to/45ZWriP
Patagonia Women's Active Briefs www.patagonia.com/product/wom...
Harrier Helvellyn PRO Carbon Z-poles harrierrunfree.co.uk/products...
Sidas Run Anatomic Comfort socks amzn.to/3LhegSp
Sidas 3Feet Run Sense Mid insoles amzn.to/3Z5XBHj
Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 trail shoes amzn.to/3Rdu6kR
GoPro Hero 8 amzn.to/45GPPWV
Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1 amzn.to/44Nyqua
Rode Wireless GO mics amzn.to/489wQpm
My nutrition:
Thanks to the below for supplying samples to test, they both worked really well on the race, watch the film to see them in action.
Supernatural Fuel amzn.to/3EvQs9C
Maurten gels amzn.to/3ZcWtBQ
Plus all the checkpoint sarnies, flapjacks, fruit and sweets
My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Follow me on Instagram / wildgingerrunning
Support me on Patreon / wildgingerrunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ - กีฬา
Go on Claire, sign up for the 100 mile, you know you want to!!!! You can then blame past Claire!!!
Ha ha ha, noooooooo I get to 40 and it's not fun anymore, I have RTTK 100k in June so that's my next step up...I may get there...
Well done awesome 👏 and thanks for carrying the extra weight of camera equipment and filming for us, much appreciated.
Aw thank you Martin, I'm really glad you enjoyed watching this one :)
Really well done, impressed that you wore the hat the whole way!
Why did you not just launch the banana skin into the bushes?
Regarding the jacket over the hydration vest, I have no idea why people do that…I put all the stuff I want to keep dry in a dry bag. One of the best features about a vest is the ability to get to things quickly…I’m always getting stuff in and out of my vest! Putting a coat over a vest is like Garmins feature that allows you to ignore any button presses so you don’t mistakenly pause your activity…but what’s the point of that when the buttons you use to switch between one data screen and the next are also ignored! Ridiculous! I now wear my watch on my right rather than the left.
Anyway a nice break from work watching this and it did look like a great route.👍
Ha ha thanks, the hat was almost the whole way! So it's really important not to leave things like banana peel and orange skin anywhere in the outdoors because it just doesn't break down as quick as you think, it also encourages scavenging species like rats which upsets the local eco-system. It's best to leave only footprints. I don't put my jacket on over the running pack to keep anything dry as it's all in plastic bags anyway, it's just a way to wear it quickly without stopping, especially if it's an on-off rain day. I'm one of these people who will very rarely run for long periods of time in a jacket as whatever they say on the tin, they're not breathable. There's more here if you're interested :) th-cam.com/video/rthsYRZ0nqQ/w-d-xo.html Hope that explains things! Claire
What an amazing run. Strong, determined, cute and funny all in one video. Thank you so much.
Thanks very much, I did enjoy the race and was surprised at how strong I felt throughout! Who knew that training and being prepared would actually work so well! Claire
Absolutely terrific. Well done. 💪🏼💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much!
what a lovely, fun, jolly and gentle video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely video...any tips on nutrition prior to the day and breakfast on the day? Please!😉
Hi Chris, sure, a nice, satisfying carb-based meal like lasagne and veggies for dinner and porridge with honey, peanut butter, raisins and banana for brekkie is my go to. Lots more ideas in my book here! amzn.to/36tuO8x
Well done! I spotted myself a few times in your video! Despite saying I'd never do it again, I've signed up for next year!!
Awesome, glad you saw yourself, that's so funny isn't it, you always say never again and then a few days later...
That was brilliant! I especially loved that you ran with sauce on your face for quite a few miles 😂
Ha ha ha! I know, so funny!!! Right on my nose! I never even wiped it off because I didn't realise it was there until I edited it. It must have just sweated itself off! Classy ;)))))
What a lovely film - you seemed so cheerful throughout - you must have had some low points but seemed to smile through everything.
Thanks Eddie! Lol I truly felt ok all the way round which I was very surprised about - it's so much easier than looking after a toddler! Great to escape for 14hrs 40 mins! I'm sure a 100 miler would be a whole different ball game tho!
Been on the lookout for this vid. Chap at work came near the top lot, its insane what people can do
Wow did he? That's amazing, I was just jogging along! Will you do it one day then?
Well done! I also did the 50 for the first time this year, and now entered in the 100 for next year. Really hoping it isnt a bad idea like you say. 🤣
Ha ha I am now tempted! Need to keep watching this back!!! Good luck I am sure you will smash it!
Congratulations Claire! Great effort, great film, great stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video and what a welcome at the end! It makes it look not impossible!
You would love it Severine! A nice day and evening out! :)
Great race you did there !
I can't wait to run it in 2024 :D
Good luck in the race! You'll love it! If you want training advice check out coach Tim's playlist here, also available as podcast episodes th-cam.com/play/PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t.html
Amazing! You made it look easy! Very inspiring - thank you for what you do. Always great content! 😊😊
Thanks Vanessa, I was honestly very surprised at how 'easy' it felt (until 40miles at midnight!) because my training hadn't been great with Finley waking in the night loads before the race. So it must have been the weekly strength training that made the difference, and walking and jogging whenever I could with Finny or him in the buggy. It can be done! :))) You tempted?
@@wildgingerruns - Amazing work and yes, very tempted! Xx 👍🏼👍🏼
lovely film claire. summed up my expense the previous year. looks like you had a lot of fun! never say never to the 100 ;-)
Ha ha ha, I'm already thinking it might be a good idea. What crazy people we are eh! Well done on your 2022 race!
@@wildgingerruns ha ha. it doesnt take long ;-) you did so well. nice to see the course again
Great stuff. Well done....some effort to film so much, so well and keep going😅
Thanks very much! I like filming as well as running as it gives me something to do! :)
Great video....I've binge watched 50 & 100 videos from Canada. You (and the others!) are amazing! You have a real cool energy and I loved how you really enjoyed your race and took everything "in stride".
Thanks Mookie! Are you thinking of coming over for the race? It's a great way to see the Lake District. :)
@@wildgingerruns it would take some organization...and a bit of money but I’d like to do the 50 and then that would allow me to try and get into the 100. Then you could interview me! Haha (the interview part...not the running part)
Congratulations! And what a gorgeous course, definitely one I will do in the future
It is beautiful, a lovely way to see some of the Lake District whatever the weather!
Positive, Positive, Positive - great mindset - well done 💪🏼👣🎉
Thank you! Glad you like it, Claire
Soooooo good! Well done! Great inspo!
Thanks very much! Hope it has been helpful to see the course!
Well done!
Thanks David! It is a great race!
Great video, looks like you had a blast! Have you signed up for the 100 yet? 😉
Good gracious no, 50 miles always seems hard enough by the end! You?
@@wildgingerruns I have my first trail marathon coming up in May. Hoping for a nice spring day while I enjoy an all day picnic! 🍉
Well done with both the run and the video. Totally sure it is no to the 100? 😃
Ha ha ha you know me too well Andrea, I am now tempted by the 100 so I need to keep watching this film back at the end!
@@wildgingerruns you could probably do it, though it would be twice the running. 😁
You turned up in another person's ML50 video I watched last night, you were filming the crowd during the briefing. ☺
It was "drink the water ON the loo", not "drink the water IN the loo"?
Ha ha ha yes, firmly the ON! ;)
Definitely not fancy the 💯 then?????
Darnit I need to keep watching this film because right now I am indeed tempted! NOOOOOO!