RUNNING WITH POLES | Training for TDS UTMB vlog series | Ep 2 | Run4Adventure

Training for the TDS at UTMB episode 2. Welcome back to our short series where we're following my progress towards my biggest race of the year the TDS! This epic mountainous ultra marathon forms part of UTMB race week out in Chamonix, France in August. In this episode I bring you along on a hilly training session trying to get my legs nice and strong for those big mountains. We also highlight how training is going, what's coming up on the series and I also talk all about the popular topic of running poles. Hope you enjoy the video and the EPIC views out on the North Coast of Cornwall!

Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!

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[kozepz]

Poles are fantastic. Remember to take your hands out of the loops as you descend. A few years ago my shin bone broke when a stick got stuck and I fell and couldn't get free from the poles. Was on the Tret la Tete route, the part at Les Contamines that the TDS partially crosses.

[gregprevite]

Great topic as poles take some techniques and getting used to. My first time using poles was on a mountain ascend- decend trail, I was slower with poles than dead tired without them. Really helps to practice with them.

[manuel_]

Good evenning Run4adventure and all the runners. Helpful video. Here is my like. A nice week for everyone. 🌞🏃‍♂️⛰

[timbotee]

Started training with poles for the CCC thats coming round fast! First race outing at the UTS 50 next week, fingers crossed the practice pays off! Good luck for TDS!! 🔥🔥🔥

[curtistavares]

Look into using your wrist straps in order to take some pressure off your hands.
It’s hard to describe, but you can really relieve your grip when using the straps properly.
I e raced mountains many times, and it helps in the long haul
Nice video, beautiful scenery!

[richt]

Perfect timing!!!

I have the UTS 50 next week and getting to grips with my Harrier poles!!

[DartmoorPaul]

Another great review and top tips, Loyd. For long distance hikes I’ve used poles and that 3rd point of contact I found really beneficial. I’m one though that whilst I like the idea of running in the mountains the images of big fields at UTMB and those 12-14 mile congas up the climbs I am happy to watch others compete🙂 Looking forward to your travel adventures heading out to TDS!

[julietmorrice]

I have the Harrier carbon poles and they were absolutely perfect for the Wild Horse 200 last week 👌🏻
Great video and scenery, looking forward to seeing E24!

[stevesalinda]

Great tips Loyd! Seems like whenever ultras start using poles they're convinced you can't finish a vertically challenging event without them...myself included. Practice. Practice. Practice. Best mantra and the best nugget of wisdom yet! Good luck on your training and see you at UTMB. BTW I use Black Diamond Z-Fold Carbon poles.

[jenniferwebster]

Hi, great vid. Can you pls direct me on how to get to that spot? Have not been in Cornwall and would like to train on that particular piece. Thanks!

[today-nl]

Great video, just bought trail running Poles for next challenges.

[nik]

Good luck with your UTMB prep Loyd! Cheers from Thailand, have to take a 6 Month break from running, due to an annoying Tibial stressfracture.

[richardnottage]

Look forward to TDS videos Loyd! Pole training is so important. I find it takes a few sessions to get the inside of my biceps/elbow used to it. Can be pretty sore until conditioned. Poles are a game changer when deep into an ultra, even if not on a mountain. If running through the night, esp on tech or tacky terrain they will save many potential stumbles or falls as you fatigue and depth perception is affected by torchlight etc. Was an unanticipated benefit for me at least. Great vid as always! Cheers

[naimharb]

Nice vlog and very informative. I've asked once an athlete who was running with fixed poles and he said they use them in a race where it is always ups and downs and you knida need them almost all the time. So they don't have to fold them away neither store them and always use them as well. By the way, core strength training is very important for pole using if I may add!

[ourchannelofthisandthat]

Hi you say a longer hilly run, what do you class as longer? Half, Marathon or 50ks? Would it be overkill to use them for the Beachy Head Marathon?

[clivefinnimore]

Nice one 😃👍 funny I just picked up some poles last week ready for UTS in two weeks and the Ben Nevis Ultra In September . I’ve been using them on the way to and from run club for training. Nice vid, awesome 👏 good luck with the training….

[ianl]

I have the Leki Micro Trail poles. They have the glove and clip system, very easy to unclip if you want to eat etc. I really like them but they do have a low profile handle which is smooth cork. I think if I was doing a really long hike ascent like in UTMB, I'd want something that had a traditional grip shaped handle.

Looking forward to you E24 film 😁

[mtn_man]

Sorry not to do with the topic of the video, but could I ask what lenses you are running in your glasses?

[BanjoStu]

Great advice. Never used poles myself but definitely would in a long mountain ultra. Think there's a reason why the top European athletes all use them at UTMB (exception being Kilian who rarely does, but he's always the exception!) and why otherwise amazing athletes like Jim Walmsley struggle there when they don't use them.

[paulonaumann]

Poles are basic for me. I use them very often. In any mountain training and definitely in any mountain race ❤