Ultra Running Nutrition: Fuelling & hydration essentials for races like the Comrades Marathon

How do you fuel an ultra like the Comrades Marathon? Run Tester, Kieran is about to tackle the 55-mile (87km) road ultra in South Africa and in this video he shares his tried and test go-to ultra running fuel for higher intensity races including the best gels, cubes, chews and hydration solutions for running ultra. As well as a few tips on how to build a good fuelling strategy to keep your legs moving and your tummy happy on a 9 hour+ run. Hit play for his Comrades Marathon fuelling essentials...
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0:00 - Intro
1:57 - Breakfast & Pre-race
5:06 - Race fuel
10:06 - Hydration
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[@BamainMn]

Veloforte are scrumptious. Great product. Good luck!

[@vincewarne228]

I do similar with the pre hydration but during I use the Precision hydration tabs with course water.

[@francetg]

Great info! Good luck 👍

[@migueltome1148]

Good luck, and enjoy!

[@vincewarne228]

Can’t wait to see how it goes

[@headquartercommandorunning2625]

Super 💯💯

[@NeillyVille]

All the best, Kieran!

[@ajmartinez1906]

Great Vlog as always. I am wondering if any of those products are available for purchase in America?

[@cerianthus]

Good luck! General question/suggestion on your videos Kieran, we always watch a mirror image. Could you not edit that?

[@i.p2088]

I started to see your shoe choice for the South African marathon and I can't find it again... Link?

[@hansvandenheuvel9523]

What shoes will you be wearing for the comrades marathon ?
I am going to participate in our national road championship 100K and not sure about shoe choise yet

[@kishorkunal21]

what shoes you prefer for Comrades? Something more cushioned like - Brooks Ghost Max or NB 1080 or carbon?

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Good luck. Enjoy an incredible day. Can't wait to hear your experience. Might see you out there. I do a gel every 5K and a chew every 5K. Then I eat banana and oranges along the way as they have them there

[@TheRunTesters]

Good luck Jonathan. Run strong mate.

[@dnice362]

Spring energy is the best

[@gary146472]

And the most expensive!

[@dnice362]

@@gary146472 anything good is most expensive

[@Seanonyoutube]

I run for health, and as a diabetic in remission i’m not a fan of any refined sugars in any form. Still trying to figure out what’s the best fuel for my needs.

[@dnice362]

Spring energy try that company. They have the best, natural

[@Seanonyoutube]

@@dnice362 it’s still just refined carbs and saturated fat - the two things that are most detrimental for long term health.

[@dnice362]

@@Seanonyoutube it’s oatmeal real fruit and almost butter. It’s the healthiest you’ll find. That was my point. And if you run less than 2 hours or under 13 miles you won’t need any of it. If you run for endurance or marathon races then it’s what your body needs to replenish

[@ericrutschlin2085]

Have a look at Holyfat

[@chubbmanjames]

Zach Bitter is A low Carb Endurance Athlete. Might be worth checking him out.

[@Seanonyoutube]

First!

[@9427173312ful]

Good luck
I m coming from Australia

[@9427173312ful]

Can we take gel in flight with us ?