What you say here really resonates with me. I didn't get enough sleep last night not at all and overslept my alarm. Then needed to get my son to baseball tryouts later and was exhausted. If I went out I wouldn't have gotten my customary long run of 15 miles for Saturday in so I decided to just try to get another REM cycle in. I think the sleep was WELL needed. I felt so much better. I think oversleeping my alarm was partly my body telling me I needed to not pound it this Saturday so I can really go at it next week. I am about 15 weeks into my ultra training and have only missed about three workouts in my schedule counting this. I think sometimes you just have to succumb and listen to your body. Whether it's sleep, illness, or just exhaustion, you risk injury.
Another vote for SIS here, their pineapple flavour gels are the nicest I've tried. I'll usually take one of those about every five miles, and they do isotonic tablets with caffeine in that I'll put in my water.
Accel Gels with and without caffeine. They have a 4:1 carb to protein ratio that works great for long endurance events and they have a great consistency and taste that goes down smooth with no GI issues for me. But what works for one may not work for another. I went through a decent amount of trial and error before finding these. Love your videos and your dedication to training. Keep up the good work!
Tailwind and baby food pouches are a good combo Chris. I reckon Tailwind plus the aid station food is all you will need...but need to trial and everyone is different and every body is different.
I hear ya...I'm fighting something as well. Incidentally, I, too, have a race in 6 weeks (1/2 marathon). Lets hope we both shake this thing soon. Good luck.
I agree with just drinking water instead of drink mixes. Maybe a bring a reusable cup for coke or ginger ale at the aid station. I suggested spring energy gels in your previous video but also Honey Stinger Waffles are pretty tasty and light. They are wide but very thin. They'd fit perfect in the back pocket on your vest. There is just something about having chewing something real that helps satiate the hunger.
Rest is SO Important.... our body know what it needs if we’re willing to listening. Cliff Shots....give them a try. Meltzer is the bomb....follow his wisdom!
Hey Chris, another video on point loving the content. I use SiS gels as they agree with my stomach and work for me. They also do a caffeine variety which I use. As you say there are so many out there but some either don’t work for me or mess my stomach up. Happy running buddy.
VFuel is my go-to gel. Gu was my favorite until I started reacting to the high fructose--bloating during a 100 miler is uncomfortable! After using Vfuel in a strenuous 100k, I found that I didn't bloat and never got naseaus. With only 6 weeks, you might have to just pick 3 that you want to try and test 1 per week.
The dizziness may be Labrynthitis (viral vertigo) I got it after suffering from flu. The bad news is once you've got it it doesn't seem to go, comes back most years for a couple of weeks! Have a look into it, I believe airplane sickness medicine helps reduce the symptoms if you start to get it really bad. I was the same when I first got it, got out of bed and almost fell over stumbling round trying to make it to the toilet! Loved the video series btw.
Glad we both are feeling better! I like Huma Plus strawberry/lemonade w caffeine. Also, strongly recommend solid foods too. Look at Feed Zone Portables book. A paradigm shift for sure from my IM days when Infinit mix and gels made up the nutrition plan.
I’m a huge fan of Maurten drink mix , so naturally I like there gels , only down side there no caffeine in maurten and there packets are slightly bigger than gu gels packets , a lot of the time I carry both gu and maurten gels , I feel like your gel choice based on your hydration set up and weather ,
Spring energy gels are amazing, real food. Code Yellowrunner saves $. I've used in cold & high heat ultras. Works great. Glad you finally got a sunny run in! I've been stuck on the treadmill...too much snow. Are you planning on running Pine2Palm?
No, no! I saw it on your Excel spreadsheet. I am running another race from the same RD though. Both end in the same town about an hour north of me. P2P would be amazing, but it is a very difficult 100. I have quite a ways to build up to that one!
Ok. I have been making a list of different ultras in each state as I learn about them so if I get a chance to race there I know which one I would like to do.
You have to take the time to rest and get well Chris (most important), but it stinks to miss that training. I have never been picky, but gu gels or hammer is what I've used or see at races. Question : Can't u use mix in your water during race because it's a 2 mile loop and yet won't lose much time. Simply have someone who can mix up and leave pack with them as u run another loop and get on next lap? A normal 100 mile of course this would be hard to manage, but think this is 1 advantage of a course like this. The bad is only got to repeat course a million times 🙈!
Thanks for making this series. I’m starting my 16 weeks of training to do my first ultra (50k) in a week and a half, or at least I hope so. My trailrun last weekend supposed to be my first ultra (44k) but I had to abort my run at 33k due to heavy pain in my left thigh and knee(the outside). Beside rest, what do you recommend? Anyway thanks for the inspiration and warm greetings from the Netherlands. Serge
Dizzy you say? Man I hope it wasn’t a case of vertigo. Hope you’re staying healthy. Vertigo is of the devil. I used to get it at least once a year. Usually as a result of a sinus infection, ears clogged up, etc. Neti pot was the answer for me.
Hey, thank you for your videos, they are really inspiring! One short question: You are not doing anything for your speed. Am I right or did I miss it? Why did you decide to do that?
Not specifically at this point. I had been dealing with some calf issues so I put most of my speed work to rest other than doing progressive runs a couple times a weeks. This is typically a 6 or 7 mile run where I try to focus on running faster each mile. I was certainly gotten faster just because of the volume of running I have done in the last 20 weeks. My plan is to focus more on speed after this race as I start my training for my August race.
Not really. When I am training for something I force myself to adjust. After a couple of weeks it becomes the new norm. I typically wake up before the alarm now.
Just curious about you mentioning the running plan you are using from Karl Meltzer ... you seem to want to run longer runs than he has you doing? I'm not exactly sure what his plan is for you -- but I would be tempted to run longer runs just to make sure I could do it! But Karl has a ton of success under his belt! So yes, just curious about your thinking. Maybe you won't know until after the race if you think his plan works for you...
@@CjayeMedia thanks will try them. I also really like the Powerbar Cookie flavoured bars for long runs as sometimes it's nice to have something to chew on.
They only time I have run with poles was in Colorado during the Transrockies run. I am doing that race again in August so I will be doing more training with them in the future.
What you say here really resonates with me. I didn't get enough sleep last night not at all and overslept my alarm. Then needed to get my son to baseball tryouts later and was exhausted. If I went out I wouldn't have gotten my customary long run of 15 miles for Saturday in so I decided to just try to get another REM cycle in. I think the sleep was WELL needed. I felt so much better. I think oversleeping my alarm was partly my body telling me I needed to not pound it this Saturday so I can really go at it next week. I am about 15 weeks into my ultra training and have only missed about three workouts in my schedule counting this. I think sometimes you just have to succumb and listen to your body. Whether it's sleep, illness, or just exhaustion, you risk injury.
Appreciate the discipline you display...
Another vote for SIS here, their pineapple flavour gels are the nicest I've tried. I'll usually take one of those about every five miles, and they do isotonic tablets with caffeine in that I'll put in my water.
Awesome job on the video you’re such an inspiration thanks for taking the time to do these
Accel Gels with and without caffeine. They have a 4:1 carb to protein ratio that works great for long endurance events and they have a great consistency and taste that goes down smooth with no GI issues for me. But what works for one may not work for another. I went through a decent amount of trial and error before finding these. Love your videos and your dedication to training. Keep up the good work!
Get better homie!
Here in Arkansas with our crazy pollen and humidity I use 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar a day. Keeps my sinuses clear.
I like the spring energy gels
Tailwind and baby food pouches are a good combo Chris. I reckon Tailwind plus the aid station food is all you will need...but need to trial and everyone is different and every body is different.
I hear ya...I'm fighting something as well. Incidentally, I, too, have a race in 6 weeks (1/2 marathon). Lets hope we both shake this thing soon. Good luck.
Hope you feel better!
I agree with just drinking water instead of drink mixes. Maybe a bring a reusable cup for coke or ginger ale at the aid station. I suggested spring energy gels in your previous video but also Honey Stinger Waffles are pretty tasty and light. They are wide but very thin. They'd fit perfect in the back pocket on your vest. There is just something about having chewing something real that helps satiate the hunger.
Rest is SO Important.... our body know what it needs if we’re willing to listening. Cliff Shots....give them a try. Meltzer is the bomb....follow his wisdom!
Although it isn't a gel I really like Tailwind and for food I love cliff bars. Hope you're feeling healthy soon!
Hey Chris, another video on point loving the content. I use SiS gels as they agree with my stomach and work for me. They also do a caffeine variety which I use. As you say there are so many out there but some either don’t work for me or mess my stomach up. Happy running buddy.
Thanks so much. I will check out SiS. I have heard of them before.
First i press like and after i watch the video :) amazing like always my friend Chris.
Thank you so much for supporting me! Where are you from?
@@CjayeMedia I am from Cyprus and i am studying physiotherapist in Greece. Welcome any time you want.
Just trying cliff bars... they seem to be pretty good
Try Tailwind and Spring Energy Canaberry. They're all I need.
I have used GU for years. That do the best on my stomach
VFuel is my go-to gel. Gu was my favorite until I started reacting to the high fructose--bloating during a 100 miler is uncomfortable! After using Vfuel in a strenuous 100k, I found that I didn't bloat and never got naseaus. With only 6 weeks, you might have to just pick 3 that you want to try and test 1 per week.
The dizziness may be Labrynthitis (viral vertigo) I got it after suffering from flu. The bad news is once you've got it it doesn't seem to go, comes back most years for a couple of weeks! Have a look into it, I believe airplane sickness medicine helps reduce the symptoms if you start to get it really bad. I was the same when I first got it, got out of bed and almost fell over stumbling round trying to make it to the toilet! Loved the video series btw.
Luckily I was only dizzy the one day. I think it was the ear infection and once the antibiotics kicked in it went away.
Huma! My favorite is the lemonade flavor
Glad we both are feeling better! I like Huma Plus strawberry/lemonade w caffeine. Also, strongly recommend solid foods too. Look at Feed Zone Portables book. A paradigm shift for sure from my IM days when Infinit mix and gels made up the nutrition plan.
Thank you. I was looking at Huma. I use to use Infinit as well. I will check out the book. Thank you Craig.
Get Well)
New drone Chris ? glad your feeling better now !
Yes. DJI gave me a replacement discount!
@@CjayeMedia that is great, footage looks really good
High5. I like the raspberry flavour.
I’m a huge fan of Maurten drink mix , so naturally I like there gels , only down side there no caffeine in maurten and there packets are slightly bigger than gu gels packets , a lot of the time I carry both gu and maurten gels , I feel like your gel choice based on your hydration set up and weather ,
Huma gels (with Chia seeds) are delicious
Spring energy gels are amazing, real food. Code Yellowrunner saves $. I've used in cold & high heat ultras. Works great. Glad you finally got a sunny run in! I've been stuck on the treadmill...too much snow.
Are you planning on running Pine2Palm?
Looks like a great race but I’m doing the 6-day Transrockies in August.
Are you running it?
No, no! I saw it on your Excel spreadsheet. I am running another race from the same RD though. Both end in the same town about an hour north of me. P2P would be amazing, but it is a very difficult 100. I have quite a ways to build up to that one!
Ok. I have been making a list of different ultras in each state as I learn about them so if I get a chance to race there I know which one I would like to do.
You have to take the time to rest and get well Chris (most important), but it stinks to miss that training. I have never been picky, but gu gels or hammer is what I've used or see at races. Question : Can't u use mix in your water during race because it's a 2 mile loop and yet won't lose much time. Simply have someone who can mix up and leave pack with them as u run another loop and get on next lap? A normal 100 mile of course this would be hard to manage, but think this is 1 advantage of a course like this. The bad is only got to repeat course a million times 🙈!
Thanks for making this series. I’m starting my 16 weeks of training to do my first ultra (50k) in a week and a half, or at least I hope so. My trailrun last weekend supposed to be my first ultra (44k) but I had to abort my run at 33k due to heavy pain in my left thigh and knee(the outside). Beside rest, what do you recommend?
Anyway thanks for the inspiration and warm greetings from the Netherlands.
Serge
Dizzy you say? Man I hope it wasn’t a case of vertigo. Hope you’re staying healthy. Vertigo is of the devil. I used to get it at least once a year. Usually as a result of a sinus infection, ears clogged up, etc. Neti pot was the answer for me.
Rest and recovery are important parts of progress. Keep listening to your body. It knows stuff your mind doesn’t know.
Thank you! Funny how it has many of the answers we need but we try to ignore it...or at least I do.
I use GU - chocolate Outrage and toasted marshmallow
Science in Sports SIS for short
I wouldn't be relying on gels for that distance your stomach will explode - sandwiches, salt bread etc +tailwind
Hey, thank you for your videos, they are really inspiring!
One short question: You are not doing anything for your speed. Am I right or did I miss it? Why did you decide to do that?
Not specifically at this point. I had been dealing with some calf issues so I put most of my speed work to rest other than doing progressive runs a couple times a weeks. This is typically a 6 or 7 mile run where I try to focus on running faster each mile. I was certainly gotten faster just because of the volume of running I have done in the last 20 weeks. My plan is to focus more on speed after this race as I start my training for my August race.
Have you always been a morning person? Or how did you transition into doing early morning runs?
Not really. When I am training for something I force myself to adjust. After a couple of weeks it becomes the new norm. I typically wake up before the alarm now.
Do you use GPS when you are running on the trails. Does it sometimes happen to you that you take wrong directions?
Most of the trails I run I know well, but I do have my phone for GPS or maps if I need it.
Just curious about you mentioning the running plan you are using from Karl Meltzer ... you seem to want to run longer runs than he has you doing? I'm not exactly sure what his plan is for you -- but I would be tempted to run longer runs just to make sure I could do it! But Karl has a ton of success under his belt! So yes, just curious about your thinking. Maybe you won't know until after the race if you think his plan works for you...
Always used High5 gels with caffeine, don't taste great but work well. Will try the Gu ones, any recommendations on best flavour?
I like the less sweet stuff so I try to always use vanilla.
@@CjayeMedia thanks will try them.
I also really like the Powerbar Cookie flavoured bars for long runs as sometimes it's nice to have something to chew on.
woah! What's that game/circuit board toy at 12:06? (Way off topic, sorry! My engineer husband and son would love that!)
It’s from Elenco and it’s called Snap Circuits. This is the arcade version.
Curious, do you run with poles time to time?
They only time I have run with poles was in Colorado during the Transrockies run. I am doing that race again in August so I will be doing more training with them in the future.
No gels. I use Infinite nutrition. All liquid.
I use to use Infinit on the bike during my Ironman days. Do you use it during long races? Do you pre-make it?