MARATHON DES SABLES 2019 KIT TIPS | PACKING LIST, INSIGHTS & ADVICE

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Settle down with a hot or even cold drink, notepad and pen - this video will help with kit decisions, choice of clothing, packing tips, blister prevention and insights for the Marathon des Sables Desert Race - some would say the toughest foot race on earth!
I raced it this year (2019) - it was an adventure of a lifetime but like all things if I went back I would make some different decisions. Certainly I would have taking a lighter pack but the difficulty is getting a balance between race expectations, pack weight, comfort and a few luxuries.
If you have any questions please ask in the comments section - as always please like and subscribe!
Here are some of the items I took and website links:
Raidlight Responsive 25 ltr Pack | www.raidlight.com
Inov 8 Trail Talon 290 trail shoes | www.inov-8.com/trailtalon-290...
Gaiters | www.myracekit.com/myracekit-d...
Velcro stitching | Alex Shoe Repairs London 020 7223 4931 or Myracekit
Injinji toe socks | www.injinji.com/shop/run.html...
Bamboo briefs | www.boody.com.au/collections/...
Ronhill running shorts | www.ronhill.com/mens-everyday...
Compressport calf sleeves | www.compressport.com/eshop/en...
Compressport shorts | www.compressport.com/category...
All mandatory items can be bought from www.myracekit.com
All Raidlight kit bought from Shere Trekking & Outdoors www.trekhire.com
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@lorrainecurham6304 3 года назад

Brilliant video, def the most helpful one I have come across for MDS. How did you get on with navigation? At any stage did you feel you had to use your compass, or was it marked (how was it marked?) all the way?

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

A few moments when I felt what now but there was always someone or a marker to follow. Check out my MDS episode 5 at end and you see bright pink markers. Also you can see you get some clear views in front and behind due to desert terrain but not always. I worried about this before I went but it was fine during the race! Have you signed up?

@lorrainecurham6304 3 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam I have indeed - April 2021. I'll check out your episodes on MDS as well. I had seen the pink markers before but wasn't sure how frequent they were. Good to know I am not the only one wondering about this!

@SONG2GO Год назад

Thank you Mr Adam, this was really the very info I needed. I preparing Desert Marathon in Oman, and was looking for this kinda wholesome infomation. Hope you run without injuries.

@ultrarunneradam Год назад

Thank you 🙏 good luck with your running to 👍

@KanniDogfanvlog 4 года назад

very helpful video adam

@Matt-jg4gx 3 года назад

Enjoyed watching that. Thanks!

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

Thanks Matt 👍 have you checked out my other MDS vids?

@Matt-jg4gx 3 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam yes! Finished them last night. 👍🏻

@edmundwalsh758 2 года назад

Really useful video - thank you! Signed up for 2022 and feel a lot better having seen such a great run through.

@ultrarunneradam 2 года назад

Good luck with the race! I’ve just posted my my top 5 mds tips ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9ZhyVg7hv6o.html -

@edmundwalsh758 2 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam ah awesome, thank you for the heads up, I’ll take a look!

@DanRuns 3 года назад

I thoroughly enjoyed that whole video!

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

Makes you want to do it? 😂😂

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

Makes you want to do it ?? 😂😂

@DanRuns 3 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam when I need a good tan I might consider it :)

@johncooper3171 2 года назад

HI that was a no nonsense video well done. As for mats try sea to summit and they come with puncher repair kits. Cheers Jc.

@ultrarunneradam 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@Manolito13 6 месяцев назад

👌🏼

@ixxgxx 4 года назад

Hell yeah! Done some Ironman, but I want to do this!

@ultrarunneradam 4 года назад

Yup you got to do it!

@neilsyard 4 года назад

Great video, really helpful and insightful. Well done on the finish too. I'm progressing from marathons to ultras from next year, having started this year, so wondering how long it took you before you felt confident of attempting it? And how did you prepare for the environment you ran in as I'm not sure Surrey is quite the same :-) I'm keen to do the MdeS and the CCC too in the future (2-3 years time).

@ultrarunneradam 4 года назад

Thanks Neil and great your looking at ultra's - its a good quesiton (loads to say) about the transition and given me an idea for a future vlog!! Depending on how hard you run your marathons and at what pace, they can be far more painful and for me much harder to recover from. An ultra can be run/walked at a sensible pace - you just need the endurance in the legs and above the mindset to complete. I went and did 60k in the Surrey Hills as starter and did ok about 6 1/2 hrs - you just slow the pace down and keep onto you nutrition. MDS is a running race so great or marathoners - its quite flat. I did loads of speed work and back to back runs. CCC well that I didnt prepare for - I need to look at that as the climbs are insane - the best prep is to go out there as youve got the altitude - my vlog will show the sufferring I went through! Hope thats helps - I'll try and do a vlog soon about this though! Good luck and and any q's just fire away.

@neilsyard 4 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam Thanks for the feedback, all really helpful. Please do keep up the blogging as it offers great insight. Thanks again.

@cultureculture4662 2 года назад

Hi Adam, Noted you did not take the compressport running shorts, were they too hot because of the black colour ? it was a potential option for me... thanks

@ultrarunneradam 2 года назад

Hi. Pretty sure I did wear them - no not too hot - also help recovery ❤️‍🩹 maybe didn’t mention in video - I like them also stop the chafe

@thomasaugaitis9346 3 года назад

Would love to see how you wrapped your feet or if you have a link for a video? I have a 250km race coming up through the desert in 🇯🇴 Jordan. Very informative video mate!

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

I’ll see what I can do or hunt down a video 👍

@thomasaugaitis9346 3 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam really appreciate it Adam, thanks!

@momodoulamin1228 3 года назад

The session is so intriguing.Thank you. Please send me information on the registration, prize and the timing of the next race.

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Best to contact the organisers to answer your questions 👍👍

@mikerogers4570 3 года назад

Hi Adam , Great video, just wondering if ever found the perfect sleeping pad or mat? I am looking at all options currently and a little fearful about taking a blow up option due to spikes. thanks

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

No never did work that out . blow up for sure and take the risk.

@mikerogers4570 3 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam thank you Adam, couple more questions please. 1) How did you find the raidlight bag in terms of comfort in the shoulder straps? noted they have indeed now released a V2 of your bag.. The weight of these bags is crazy light vrs some of the other brands like UD or OMM. 2) I noted in your instagram account you used a coach, any coaching recommendations please with MDS in mind, did you mix in walking and weights within your training plan?

@darknewt1634 5 лет назад

passed on our blog to others a great intro to training and kit.

@ultrarunneradam 5 лет назад

Dark Newt Thanks glad it helps - appreciate any shares

@momodoulamin1228 3 года назад

Brother Adam, thanks for your efforts;I have highly appreciated your reply. Your heart is rosy; You are good.

@jamiegoodreid 2 месяца назад

What is the name of the white sun hat you showed?

@schrapj 9 месяцев назад

Great and informative video. I'm thinking 2025.... What are your thoughts on training for this? I've never done an ultra.

@ultrarunneradam 8 месяцев назад

Such a big question. It’s a fast race so train for that. Plenty of back to back runs and run with your pack a lot. I can coach you if you need one 😜

@nayanchengappa2428 Год назад

Hi Adam, one of the best videos I have seen on packing for an ultra run. I training to do my first 100miles , and I am doing it on a budget, so was looking a good training plan , any advice on that would be greatly appreciated.

@ultrarunneradam Год назад

Thanks 🙏 I use training peaks and you can buy good plans for running on that platform. I even have one there you can download. But you need TP.

@nayanchengappa2428 Год назад

@@ultrarunneradam I have training peaks , and how do I find the training plan written by you.or what is the name of it

@ultrarunneradam Год назад

Race 100 miles training plan - road to attrition - 23 weeks.

@FCBasel-iu2vv 2 года назад

Hi Adam, Please could you let me know which brand of cream you used on your feet and how the application worked with the toe socks and taping? thanks

@ultrarunneradam 2 года назад

I need to do a video on this really - I’ll try and get round to it. I used klipshop.co.uk/gehwol - silver / white tube - the taping took some practice but worked really well. Too much to explain in writing ✍️

@robbourne8967 4 года назад

Hi Adam! Hope all is well. I was just wondering if you have ever considered selling any MDS gear that you're not likely to use anymore? More specifically your Raidlight Backpack. Many thanks!

@ultrarunneradam 4 года назад

Robert Bourne yes all well thanks. Not looking at selling any gear but to be fair haven’t thought about it. Was hoping to run another similar event some day...I’ll have a 🤔 are you hoping to run in Sept?

@robbourne8967 4 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam Ok Cool thanks for letting me know. Just getting ahead fo the game for next year - From what I can find...it seems that backpack is completely sold out in M/S size and discontinued.

@georgemoore2664 3 года назад

Running the MDS March 2022 and torn between taking my phone or not and also using a smaller iPod rather than my phone for music. Was it worth bringing yours ?

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

Hi George. I took a nano iPod for listening at night - fell asleep with it on first night and flattened battery and forgot my charging cable. For night worth it as a lot of snoring but a few days in and you get used to sleeping and i slept very well. Phone is only good for pictures which is worth it unless your going for a 6.5 kg bag. Good luck 🤞

@georgemoore2664 3 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam ah sound mate, thanks for the advice! I might think about buying a type of MP3 player with a very long battery

@sdnalyam 3 года назад

What top did you run in?. Any long sleeve top you can recommend.

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I ran with the raid light short sleeve (lightweight) and had the raid light long sleeve for the evening as a clean top - both very light weight - a bit see through but perfect - funny when I did the vlog I forgot to mention my running top :?/

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

the long sleeve is in the back ground hanging up!

@pompidoos4891 3 года назад

How much did this all cost? Entrance, food, kit. Just a rough idea, if you don’t mind 😊

@ultrarunneradam 3 года назад

I’m not sure what the entrance fee is now but I spent 1k on kit and food and other training add ons ie. heat chamber prob about 300. Cost of the race you need to head to organisers website. Hope that helps.

@purefoldnz3070 Год назад

are new hips and knees on the packing list?

@ultrarunneradam Год назад

Not on this list but maybe in the future 😂😂

@tiagoleal9881 4 года назад

Injinji the worst socks ever .. they caused me blisters in MADEIRA ISLAND ULTRA TRAIL AND MARATHON THE SABLES 2019 ( stage 2 ) .. back to compressport and no problems at all ..

@ultrarunneradam 4 года назад

To be fair I got a blister on 2nd toe in when wearing them in training long runs - I don’t think there is a perfect sock. They work for me most of the time. I rub nut butter on feet before any long run. Def helps. Love to do MIUT!

@user-lr4ct2ff8y 4 года назад

Great video, I'm just wondering abut feet swelling. Some people say buy 2 sizes bigger. How were your feet ? Do most people buy 2 sizes bigger ? Any advice would be great. Its my biggest concern at the moment.

@ultrarunneradam 4 года назад

Hi Mike thanks glad you liked it! For me my feet never really swelled to change shoe size. 2 sizes up no way - too risky as this will cause blisters. At the end of each outing I raised my legs to drain lactic and perhaps reduce any swelling. Massage feet. Clean. Relax. A few years back I ran for 30hrs - feet swelled loads but it ever effected my shoe fit. Do your feet swell after a long run? Are you planning to run it or walk it? Yes a major concern is foot care but follow the advice and you'll will be fine - clean tape & cream every morning - your feet will harden during training. Love your feet. I also moisturised each night about 3 weeks leading up to race to keep feet supple. Hope that helps - anymore Q's let me know. Good luck!

@user-lr4ct2ff8y 4 года назад

@@ultrarunneradam Thanks for the reply, i've done a lot of miles and i've never had a problem with swelling. I thought it might be a heat thing but even so I thought 2 sizes up sounded a bit much. I will be running as much as I can but I'll be taking it super easy the first day or two. I'll be defo following your advice on foot care. Glad to have found your channel and look forward to catching up on your other videos on training. (i'm just getting lots and lots of endurance miles in at the moment, i'll probably do some more specific training in the new year) Cheers

@ydsailing Год назад

Do you think genetics play a major role here? Some are not used/designed to deserts.

@ultrarunneradam Год назад

The human genetics of a runner participating in the Marathon des Sables (MDS) ultra race can play a role in their performance and endurance capabilities. Genetic factors can influence various aspects of running, including aerobic capacity, muscle fiber composition, and injury susceptibility. Aerobic capacity, or the ability to utilize oxygen during exercise, is influenced by genetic factors. Some individuals may have a higher natural aerobic capacity, which can contribute to better endurance performance in long-distance races like the MDS. So yes genetics play a major role.

@ydsailing Год назад

@@ultrarunneradam thank you.