Ultra Marathons

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Pothunter 7 May 10:56pm, 7 May 2024 8,800 posts	0 Pothunter The first (and only) time I went skiing I nearly swatted someone across the face with my ski pole as I not so gracefully dismounted the chair lift and lost my balance. I could see how someone who’s not used to running with poles could be a liability but the flip side is that we all have to start somewhere!
flanker 8 May 12:18am, 8 May 2024 21,230 posts	0 flanker I've often encountered inconsiderate pole users on races (as well as many considerate ones). The problem (usually) isn't when they are using them, but when they are carrying them. They carry them points-backwards, often near-horizontal, and wave them around. If you're carrying poles at least carry them points-forward so you can see who you are impaling, and better still carry them folded or put them back on your pack.
NDWDave 8 May 6:58am, 8 May 2024 19,479 posts	0 NDWDave I assumed UTMB would be an absolute car crash with poles but it was fine - possibly because everyone uses the pretty much constantly after the first flat 10k. Likewise Lakeland was fine too And I was at the back to middle of the pack
Fenners-Reborn 12 May 7:11am, 12 May 2024 881 posts	0 Fenners-Reborn Has anybody, that likes olives, tried eating olives during an Ultra? It is just they (olives) tick most boxes, e.g. easy to carry, not effected by heat, etc.
NDWDave 12 May 8:31am, 12 May 2024 19,504 posts	0 NDWDave Scott Jurek experimented with olive oil. I don’t think it went well. A few olives would work though - Dean katnazses did something similar is his Sparta book but I haven’t read that one
cackleberry 12 May 9:41am, 12 May 2024 3,780 posts	0 cackleberry I had some once as they were at a check point. Nice savoury hit. Only ate a couple though, didn't specifically take them with me. Be worth a try if you like them though.
Welshpoppy 19 May 10:47am, 19 May 2024 3,922 posts	0 Welshpoppy I have been pointed in this direction.I am looking to buy a gel flask only small one to hold 1.5 gels max any advice or recommendations? It is just for long runs and races.
quimby 19 May 10:55am, 19 May 2024 6,580 posts	0 quimby I'm not sure you can get them that small, Welshpoppy, but I have the High5 150ml one that holds 3 gels and I like it. The only thing is, if you only fill it up with 2 gels' worth (or 1.5), it can be hard to squeeze out the last bit. So if you want 1.5 usable gels, I'd fill it with 2. It fits happily into a shorts pocket. The only thing is, it doesn't seem to be available on its own, just in a bundle with a gel refill: highfive.co.uk
Welshpoppy 19 May 10:58am, 19 May 2024 3,924 posts	0 Welshpoppy Thanks quimby that sounds perfect for my needs I will go take a look.
RooA 19 May 12:15pm, 19 May 2024 2,791 posts	0 RooA ActiveRoot do one too I think. Not sure how big.