Hitting the Wall: What it's like to (almost) run 100 miles at the Berlin Wall 100 Ultra 

Thanks for the kind words. It was a great adventure either way. And I hope I never have to say that word again!

Sorry, just seen this. Congrats on the finish. I'm heading back this year for another bite.

Thanks very much. The adventure was great even without the finish line.

Thanks I hope so1

I think I need to look seriously at Altra. And also pay more attention to my feet in general. Toe spacing etc. If I want to run these distances I need to find a better way. Definitely recommend this race. It was fantastic. You'll need to like it flat and a bit of urban sprawl but it was a really positive atmosphere. I think I'll be back. All part of the fun having unfinished business.

@@Manvmiles Altra have a great range of road and Trail shoes and I have even heard they are bringing out a Non zero drop shoe soon as well! Yes I live in a very flat area of the UK and so flat would be fine for me!

Do it!!

I'm familiarising myself with Altra. And interested to look at Topo as well.

Thanks very much.

Thanks Joe. Glad you enjoyed it. It was another great adventure. Always been fascinated by Berlin. Was great to see so many new sides to the city.

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Peter. Glad you enjoyed it. One of the things about going to the 50km from the marathon is it can free you up from the pressure of thinking about times. And if you can run a marathon, you can run 50km.

Thanks mate. I had a great adventure anyway. Congrats on your race. I’ll be back to this one I think.

Thanks. Appreciate the support. And it was a fantastic adventure even without the final 30 miles.

Thanks Jonathan. Gave it what my body was gonna let me give on the day. And despite not finishing, I loved the run. I might be back next year! Right after I've cut these toes off!

Thanks Bev. Your support is always much appreciated. And I think I’ll definitely be back to give this another go. It was a great adventure. So I don’t think injinji would solve my problem. It’s a bit more tricky. But I’ll find a way. Think some toe separators are in order. 🦶🦶

@@Manvmiles yeah have often thought of trying toe separators myself but so far haven’t brought myself to actually cut my shoes for them … plenty swear by them so hope it works for you!!!

Thanks John. And your kind beer tokens were spent wisely on a small beer and a schnitzel 👍👍 next time I’ll buy you in Berlin! But you have to run the 100 😉

Thanks for the insights. I've tried Injinji but they don't solve my problem sadly. But I think I need to look at Altra and maybe Topo for these distances. Did you run the full 100 on the Wall?

Apologies - I meant the UK one, along Hadrian's Wall. It's 69 and a bit miles and I stopped at the finish, so didn't do 100. Never done that distance and am thinking seriously about it. Probably the Thames Path. So I'm very appreciative for your content as its motivational and inspirational and realistic all in one. Also apologies for telling someone that tests running shoes for a living about what shoes and socks to wear... but they changed my running life so substantially I tell anyone that'll listen! Thanks for the content.

Hi... I'll be doing a race test video on exactly this over on The Run Testers soon. Fascinating to use three different shoes in a race like this. You really get to feel the difference.

thanks Simon. Appreciate the kind words mate. And I think you're right about the suffering at all costs. I guess one thing I've realised as I've done more of these things is I don't really have anything to prove to people or myself. I'm just in it for the adventure, the people, the experience. I definitely use caffeine and had I carried on I was just about to unleash the coffees or similar. When I ran the Thames source to see a black coffee with honey was a godsend. And my search history is currently all about toe spaces and silicone hoods!!! I mean one thing about the toes is that I at least have another puzzle to solve. All part of the fun! Rest of the year got a few marathons and the odd half. Might go to the track for my solo mission as well But we'll see. Got a potentially massive challenge incoming in 2024. One that I might need your help with. It's one that could freeze the beard!

@@Manvmiles nothing to prove at all, mate. Frozen beard sounds very intriguing! Definitely something I've found out about the last couple of winters.

😂😂 Running 100 miles is much easier than being a Toffee. Had hoped this season might be different but not looking like it. Anf the 8-year-old only knows relegation fights.