Disastrous Marathon Race Day Mistakes to Avoid

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Ultra Marathon Trail Running with Simon

Күн бұрын

When running a marathon or an ultra marathon, race day mistakes can can ruin everything. From my experience, I've listed the 7 most common and disastrous marathon race day mistakes to avoid. These are mistakes common amongst new runners and experienced runners alike.
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You spent months preparing for your marathon. Hard training that will finally pay off! Today is the day - today is race day! And although I'd say the hardest part of running a marathon or an ultra marathon is training, all your effort could be wiped out by some bad race day mistakes. Today, we're discussing these mistakes, and importantly, how to avoid ruining your marathon training.
I've kept the list relatively short because there are endless race day mistakes to discuss. But these are common, and any of these mistakes could lead to a DNF. Hopefully this information will help you achieve your running goals at your next race - maybe running your first marathon or running your first ultra marathon.
As always - Thanks for watching and remember -
Work Hard!
Believe in yourself!
Push your limits!
Simon
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@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Also don't forget to put sunscreen before filming a running tip video...oopsies!

@freekwarmenhoven8770 2 ай бұрын

😂

@wk633 2 ай бұрын

My addition would be- deal with small problems immediately. A problem ignored just grows until it can't be ignored. This usually applies to blisters and other chafing, but could also be realizing you didn't put on sunscreen, or pee, or ... Resolve it as soon as you can, putting it off will just have a greater negative impact on your race. The one caveat is that if you're almost to the finish, or almost to the next aid station, then putting it off for a better location to address the problem might not be a bad idea. But mostly, if it's mildly annoying now, it will force you to stop later.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

100% !! That’s why I always carry lube. Sure I could always wait until next aid station, but best to resolve a small problem now than a big problem later!

@iterato1 2 ай бұрын

When people ask me what ultra-running taught me, this is my answer! Don't let small problems become big problems. I _sometimes_ take this advice when it comes to my home maintenance 😅

@ilbarza 2 ай бұрын

In a 90k race with 6k elevation, my wall was solid food! Gels and sport bars become a nightmare

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

They work great…until they don’t anymore!

@adventurecats4816 2 ай бұрын

I got a kind of late start to a race, hadn't really mapped the drive because I knew where it was, got lost in a construction detour, had to park more than 1/2 mile away. I wasn't too worried about the start time, it was a "run as many laps in 12 hours" event. Took off down the trail, which wasn't very well marked, took a wrong turn in the hilly dense forest, ran around on random trails for about an hour before I got back on the actual course. It was a 10k loop, I didn't count it in my tally because I hadn't followed the course. It was still a great day, deep in the Coast Range forest of NW Oregon 😊

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

haha to me it sounds like you learned nothing!

@dmytrochan7402 2 ай бұрын

I heard a long time ago about a way to rest your feet is to lie down and raise your feet up for a few minutes, resting them against a wall or a tree or whatever. And it greatly relieves the condition of the legs. Does anyone use this method on ultramarathons?

@Kelly_Ben 2 ай бұрын

I saw a guy doing that in Simon's video. He thought the guy was about to fart. 😂😂 The science does back it though.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

He CLAIMS it was to stretch, and as a gentlemen, I let it go. We'll never know for sure

@jessemedina6100 2 ай бұрын

A recent race day mistake i had was not tying my shoes tight enough. It was only a 50k but the majority of the trail was technical downhill running. Suffice to say my toes were beat up and my pinky toes had bloody blisters the size of my big toes. 😂😂 great tips as always simon!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Lost the toe nail?

@jessemedina6100 2 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon only 3 toenails 🤣

@CC-iq4ju 2 ай бұрын

I just watched your Mt. Fuji video, so watching this one about what to avoid doing on race day really resonated.

@DimiSalviato 2 ай бұрын

Djokovic on ultra running! Awesome!

@dresden_slowjog 2 ай бұрын

Newbies, on big races: (1) Come 1 hour earlier to the race than you think is ok. Everything takes sooo much longer, bag drop, PORTALOO QUEUES, walking to the start. (2) Queue early for the portapotty. Do it. Then queue again :-) (3) Bring your own (halffull) roll of toiletpaper to the portapotty. Donate it one your last trip. I put it inside on a safe spot, or just outside. I've seen enough portapotties which ran out of toilet paper. No more! People behind you will be so grateful.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

The hero we need!

@darrelporter1620 23 күн бұрын

Great video and super useful tips, ramping up my training for my first 50 mile trail race this September. Cheers!

@runningwithsimon 23 күн бұрын

Great, good luck! I guess it's time for summer training!

@nikoletan6746 2 ай бұрын

One of the most helpful videos I’ve seen. And very timely for me - big race tomorrow. Thank you.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@eric-running-to-chamonix 2 ай бұрын

Not what-if planning for being on the course longer than I expected due to weather or injury/cramping or not knowing the surface conditions. I need to think through a range of scenarios but typically don’t.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Seriously! One of my big fear has always been "what if I don't reach my dropbag before nightfall. So I tend to have it ridiculously early. But now I guess I know I'd be able to take of business even if my dropbag gets lost.

@Kelly_Ben 2 ай бұрын

Great video!! Thankfully, i have a solid stomach and a slow pace. I also love ALL the new food on race day. I "trained" for it by going for runs right after eating meals. I learned what components i can't handle- spicy and acidic. Puke in training, not on raceday! 😆 But now i know i can shovel grilled cheese, Mac n cheese, bacon and keilbasa and ALL the baked goods down my gullet without worries. Here's to gluttony- i mean, fueling! 😆

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Fuji didn't have any of my typical - options were relatively limited. And almost nothing you could take with you. 1 gel per runner (needless to say, not enough for 14 miles segment). Only thing I saw to go were bananas. I must have had 40 bananas today! So far so good...but that was lucky! ps: I also suspect that their sport drink was making my pee bright yellow - at first I was 'wow! I'm THAT dehydrated', but in retrospect, that can't be it)

@Krull1988 2 ай бұрын

Super video 👍 die entspannte art ist super zum zuschauen. Ich renn nächsten Sonntag meinen ersten Marathon und verfolge viel deiner videos in hoffnung auch bald ultras zu laufen Danke für die vielen Tipps 👌 und grüsse aus Deutschland 👋

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Viel Glück!

@rclembobbyphe3362 2 ай бұрын

Backyard ultra in 8 days. I'm very excited. Great video, dude. That ridge scene is ridiculous. Stop it

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Looks much worse than it actually is. I wouldn't risk it otherwise.

@ucamper 2 ай бұрын

I've found that deciding in my mind before a race to go to the side and walk the first 100 meters or so will but me in a different mindset. I am mentally prepared to start slow kind of.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

That's very interesting! I do kind of the opposite and I know it messes me up (I just don't have a solution). What happens is some times, I'll try to get footage of the race starting - like a spectator. So then I need to rush back to the start, being last out. And that gets me in the mood of passing people non-stop.

@EbonyGriffin 2 ай бұрын

These are so helpful! Thank you!!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@iksanderrr 2 ай бұрын

great timing as i have an ultra on saturday.

@Kelly_Ben 2 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Let us know how it goes!

@ianwarner1429 2 ай бұрын

Great VLOG!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@pastryhousehippo 2 ай бұрын

My first 100 miler is this weekend and this video could not be coming at a better time. Thanks so much Simon!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Good luck - let me know how it goes!

@Kelly_Ben 2 ай бұрын

Good luck!!

@pastryhousehippo 2 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon It was Canyons100 and it went great! Some tough rain and mud but besides that I held it together, got it done in 31 hours. Thank you again for pointing out each mistake - I managed to avoid all of them!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

@@pastryhousehippo Congratulations! What did you think of the race? I've heard some complaints in the past but they may have improved since. I'd love to do it some day - being california-based, it'd be very practical...

@pastryhousehippo 2 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon I really enjoyed it. This year was on point - course was beautiful, had some good challenging sections, and the aid station volunteers were amazing. Weather seems to be the big variable - last year was 90s, this year was 50s and raining/hailing. Makes for an interesting run. Auburn is a picturesque town too.

@Go_Irish 2 ай бұрын

Simon, in training I try to eat something before every run and will eat during runs 10 miles or more (something every 30-40 minutes). I consider this part of the training to keep my stomach use to digestion while running.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

I've always been pretty good at this - but I think nora does that some times and it helps

@UntalLaurencio 2 ай бұрын

Muy buen video y recordatorio para todos nosotros que estamos comenzando en esto. Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para compartir. Espero con ansias el video de Fuji compadre! 🙌🏼

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks - wow that's actually perfect for me to train - got 90% without google translate! Fuji was great (just finished couple hours ago) - can't wait to put the movie together. A very different experience than what I'm used to!

@UntalLaurencio 2 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon yes! Google does pretty well. Seen little bits and pieces of Fuji on your instagram. Will be on the lookout for the video! 🙌🏼

@KingGold666 Ай бұрын

Is there a maximum age to start with the training for an ultramarathon?

@KayRunsUltras 11 күн бұрын

If there's a race day mistake to make - I've made it!! 🤣

@runningwithsimon 10 күн бұрын

haha self-taught expert !!!

@bridgetrunshikessurfs 2 ай бұрын

Have you ever instead of doing a training run you did a training walk? I wanted to get the time on feet but needed to take it more easy.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Yes and no. I use some walking as part of my recovery cycle. As part of my more typical training, not really, except maybe some segment if I go running on trail. Doesn't mean it's a bad idea to have walk/run cycles, or even just walking. Just not what I do, but it can be a good idea

@bridgetrunshikessurfs 2 ай бұрын

Cool thanks for the feedback 🐱 !

@KayRunsUltras 2 ай бұрын

I puked - on the way to my last ultra!! I tried new caffeinated gels (BIG MISTAKE trying something new on race day!!)...the caffeine was WAY too much and...I🤢🤮in the car!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Well that stinks!

@freekwarmenhoven8770 2 ай бұрын

U wanne puke on training not on race day, great tip 😂🙏

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

I've got all the best tips - that's why they pay me the big buck!

@bikerdude221 2 ай бұрын

Merci Simon... J'ai mon premier 50k le 11 de mai et j'ai la chienne. MERCI MILLE FOIS pour tes video.

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Bon courage!

@pexcii 2 ай бұрын

Me before ultra "training": "Uses the WC a bunch of times." Me out the first 30min of a session: I am sure today is the day! My body: Are you sure about that?🤣

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

I was so scared at Mt Fuji 100! The line was too long (it was insanely long - probably 45 min) and I was going wave 1 so couldn't wait. But also, it'd be super disrespectful over there to...well to just go there. So the big question was - how does my body feel about midnight start? Turns out - not the same as a morning start!

@pexcii 2 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon That is no fun

@dawgfudmoney 2 ай бұрын

Haha I’m in this video cleaning my feet at aid station. I knew I recognized you at Zion! I watched a lot of your videos during training for zion. Good stuff and congrats on your solid race!

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Oh hey nice running with you! The clip is also in the Zion movie (I think..)

@dawgfudmoney 2 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon yes I watched the Zion video too, great work!