ULTRA TRAIL SNOWDONIA UTS50 - Vlog, kit & race recap!

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Join me for 50km in the wild and rugged Welsh mountains in Snowdonia National Park, one of the toughest races in the UK! Full race recap and details about kit, food and the course etc at the end of the video. Enjoy!
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0:00 Race vlog
8:29 Race recap
13:44 Kit I used
17:20 Food I ate
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  • @BenParkes
    @BenParkes2 жыл бұрын

    Look who’s back! 😁

  • @DublinDapper
    @DublinDapper2 жыл бұрын

    I love how chill Sarah's videos are compared to Ben's 🤣 Well done

  • @BensDemise
    @BensDemise2 жыл бұрын

    I went from "I'd love to try this" to "theres no way I'm doing this" in about 10 minutes. Massive congrats on completing it!

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    haha yeah i won't be doing it again 😂

  • @RodrigoBernardoPimentel

    @RodrigoBernardoPimentel

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SarahPlace Oh no! I just told my wife I really want to try it, and was hoping I'd meet you there one day! 😂

  • @neilsyard
    @neilsyard2 жыл бұрын

    'ok that's enough' said everything that needed to be said about how tough that looked...well done on the finish and well done for filming it along the way too!

  • @prod1gy305
    @prod1gy3052 жыл бұрын

    I can’t be the only one who finds Sarah’s smile do damn infectious? 😍

  • @joaoguerreiro7375
    @joaoguerreiro73752 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeeeyyyy!!! Another Sarah’s video!!!! Love your content! Well done and keep them coming!

  • @reieli87
    @reieli872 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, that was amazing. Inspiring LetZ Go Sarah! 🤙💪 Those climbs and that surroundings wow

  • @chosenscv
    @chosenscv2 жыл бұрын

    Well done! So glad to see this race finally happened!

  • @hfg4880
    @hfg48802 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Sarah! You've totally got me into trail running. Keep um coming!!

  • @michaeleaton6249
    @michaeleaton62492 жыл бұрын

    Well done Sarah, that was amazing. Glad to see you posting videos again! :)

  • @tonyjames6049
    @tonyjames60492 жыл бұрын

    Was a great race! Enjoyed this video a lot re-living the day! Thanks

  • @RunDaddyO
    @RunDaddyO2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you! Gorgeous trails. Really hope to get over there and explore the area some day. Thanks for taking us along and for the breakdown and tips at the end.

  • @tonyreeves5083
    @tonyreeves50832 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Sarah - thanks for sharing your experience on this amazing run (and your kit list)!

  • @rockerune
    @rockerune2 жыл бұрын

    Yay! New video! Great job!

  • @notjustamumfromcumbria2563
    @notjustamumfromcumbria25632 жыл бұрын

    Great inspirational video Sarah. So good to see you back on KZread x

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben2 жыл бұрын

    That looks absolutely incredible! Congrats on finishing such a challenging course in less than ideal training!!

  • @MrRennieFrumpkin
    @MrRennieFrumpkin2 жыл бұрын

    That’s next level Sarah- super impressed!! Well done for getting around!

  • @SiriusScientist
    @SiriusScientist2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to see a new video! Lovely views but those scrambles looked tough. Great job Sarah!

  • @ThatRunningGuy
    @ThatRunningGuy2 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational Sarah💪👏👏👏👏 Great to see you back

  • @peterseager6970
    @peterseager69702 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sarah. Excellent vid and well done on completing what looks like a really tough course 👍

  • @Dave-kq9cv
    @Dave-kq9cv2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Congratulations! You make it look so easy.

  • @judescott658
    @judescott6582 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I like the chill, not yelling at the camera, way you shared your experience. Thank you

  • @nacho-4917
    @nacho-49172 жыл бұрын

    Amazing views! What a beautiful race! Thanks for the virtual trip to Wales!! 🏃🏼🏃‍♀️

  • @jamiexavier6654
    @jamiexavier66542 жыл бұрын

    An epic performance again Sarah - the mist as you were up on the summits was quite mythical and eerie. Well done again!

  • @richenglish4576
    @richenglish45762 жыл бұрын

    Brutal .. brutal... brutal 😫 Congratulations for completing it Sarah 🤩

  • @solo.exploring5036
    @solo.exploring50362 жыл бұрын

    Superb running & well done on a toughie...

  • @susanwiggins6309
    @susanwiggins63092 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on finishing it Sarah!

  • @briantwigley
    @briantwigley2 жыл бұрын

    It looks absolutely brutal, massive kudos for getting it done

  • @uras1
    @uras12 жыл бұрын

    looked like a wild race, great effort on the finishing it!

  • @runningwithmarc
    @runningwithmarc2 жыл бұрын

    I did the UTS 50mile a few years back and loved it so much, we had a little different weather mind you! Great one Sarah

  • @AlexG-wk3nh
    @AlexG-wk3nh2 жыл бұрын

    Great run in the clouds!

  • @heggybhoy82
    @heggybhoy82 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Sarah , that's a beautiful route 👍

  • @gorantoljamo204
    @gorantoljamo2042 жыл бұрын

    wow that course!! Great job !!

  • @michaelterryjensen149
    @michaelterryjensen1492 жыл бұрын

    That was VERY tough, well done Sarah! 💪🏼 Twas nice seeing you on the course.

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks and well done you!! hope you are recovering nicely!

  • @sophiecowman5938
    @sophiecowman59382 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this. I’m doing the UTS 50k this year and it was good to get a little insight :)

  • @lou36heron87
    @lou36heron872 жыл бұрын

    good job in a tough race, some of those rocky paths were a challenge to the feet, you shared good footage too

  • @DanRuns
    @DanRuns2 жыл бұрын

    A great looking course, but what a wild one!

  • @aramis.sasinka
    @aramis.sasinka Жыл бұрын

    Nice video Sarah! I was watching some of the videos about the race these days and it looks pretty amazing. Tough and muddy sections like here in Sweden but with amazing views included into the "package" and some alpine scenes on the tops! I'm seriously considering this race! I will subscribe to your channel as well - great content! Well done racing and great job filming the race! Kudos! :)

  • @BernardoAmorim
    @BernardoAmorim2 жыл бұрын

    Uau! amazing views and great experience for sure!

  • @kONEzzer
    @kONEzzer2 жыл бұрын

    I found your video about a sub 20 5k yesterday and was looking into the UTS today and this popped up, timely coincidence. Congratulations on your finish!

  • @pmn8081
    @pmn80812 жыл бұрын

    Lovely! 50km run and still beautiful

  • @Adam-xx2tz
    @Adam-xx2tz2 жыл бұрын

    Well done Sarah!

  • @simonhodgson4941
    @simonhodgson49412 жыл бұрын

    Great video Sarah 👍

  • @tpg500
    @tpg5002 жыл бұрын

    You are proper awesome Sarah, amazing!

  • @Bryanoconnor61
    @Bryanoconnor612 жыл бұрын

    Well done!!!

  • @Siimaging
    @Siimaging2 жыл бұрын

    Well done Sarah! I'm running the Ben Nevis Ultra this weekend off the back of some poor training weeks, this was just the positive reassurance I needed. Thank you. I hope I can muscle through as well you did.

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    ooh that sounds fun! hope you get some nice weather and good views off the top! don't worry about the lack of training, it matters a lot less for things like this, it's 90% mental anyway. best of luck and enjoy!!

  • @btwellz
    @btwellz2 жыл бұрын

    Well done Sarah. Not an easy route. I know the route well as I live here. Top effort.

  • @thetaxterrier1103
    @thetaxterrier11032 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you!

  • @PTSTEH20
    @PTSTEH20 Жыл бұрын

    You guys sacrifice alot to make these blogs I love it and keeping up good running ❤

  • @potnoodledad9990
    @potnoodledad9990 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos you have such a pleasant nature.

  • @adityaroy7616
    @adityaroy76162 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found your channel. I just started preparing for a 10k. Been running for 9 months.

  • @Q8Patriot
    @Q8Patriot3 ай бұрын

    Very well done, thanks for sharing your experience 😅

  • @TheGutlessRunner
    @TheGutlessRunner2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the run. Just makes me want to get out and explore.

  • @clairhardywynn5620
    @clairhardywynn56202 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Sarah massive achievement - after following ur adventure Iv decided that kinda terrain is not for me - or at least not for my knees !! hope ur recovering well xx

  • @davidcallan7844
    @davidcallan78442 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations 🏃‍♂️🥳

  • @eugenecaasi5776
    @eugenecaasi5776 Жыл бұрын

    UR AWESOME MADAME. CONGRATS. I LIKE WATCHING ALSO BEN'S VLOG UR BOTH AMAZING

  • @emilyrunsultras
    @emilyrunsultras Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, thanks Sarah. Taking on UTS as my first Ultra this year 😅

  • @Baby75xx
    @Baby75xx2 жыл бұрын

    well done finishing that race, the scrambling looked scary

  • @sophieblockgame6878
    @sophieblockgame68782 жыл бұрын

    Well done Sarah. It sounds just like me. Loving the scenery but hating the downhill scary bits. Slippery stones, mud,… But you can be so proud for getting to that finish line. 🥰 🇨🇭

  • @megantalifero15
    @megantalifero152 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your channel .

  • @derrunn3r613
    @derrunn3r6132 жыл бұрын

    Those race Vlogs are always really cool, and motivating to watch - although this time I didn't really thought "hey, I want to run this" ;-) Wow, what a course!

  • @mintcloud5026
    @mintcloud50262 жыл бұрын

    Just started watching and have already given this a like :)

  • @russamehta
    @russamehta2 жыл бұрын

    Great to see this latest video. That looked tough. Congratulations on successfully completing the course. And without falling over once, if I heard correctly. I was thinking at one point, how I would have come back battered and bruised from something like this 😂.

  • @TurneyUK
    @TurneyUK2 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful place tho. That looks like a really challenging course, but so rewarding. Keep thinking I should go one day. Well done 👍

  • @Rebecca236
    @Rebecca2362 жыл бұрын

    Well done, Sarah! Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. (I’m loving that you survived on pain au chocolate! 😂)

  • @dannygrays
    @dannygrays2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful vid. Well done Sarah. Good to see Ben filming you this time! I hope to do do a 50k one day but probably not that one! I have a half at Brecon Beacons next month and looks like it will be much much more runnable than UTS. Huge congrats again! Love the phrase, "Complete not Compete"!

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah that will be lovely, the brecon beacons are amazing! and yes should be a bit more runnable too! enjoy!

  • @ChrisBranch
    @ChrisBranch2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! I'm going to be signing up for next year's 50 when they release tickets this weekend. It's definitely a race that scares me, but your video got me very excited too 😊🙏 I better start training... 🤦‍♂️

  • @amilton1015
    @amilton10152 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sarah -

  • @johnackroyd236
    @johnackroyd2362 жыл бұрын

    Well done I have done the Snowdon marathon on two occasions which I thought was tough but nothing compared to this ❤️❤️

  • @litchoutside9812
    @litchoutside98122 жыл бұрын

    Amazing place!

  • @markg99
    @markg992 жыл бұрын

    I love those pain au chocolat but had no idea they counted as running fuel. This is the best news ever! 😁👍🏻🏃‍♂️

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    anything can be running fuel! the sky is the limit!

  • @johnjames9602
    @johnjames96022 жыл бұрын

    I did the uts 50k recce weekend with Mike back in July in beautiful weather, that last big climb is brutal even in good weather, well done on getting it done! Hope to take that or the 100k on next year!

  • @Jonsuts
    @Jonsuts2 жыл бұрын

    That looks brutal. Great video

  • @ManuelMartinez-wj3cb
    @ManuelMartinez-wj3cb2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @TheDangerousKid
    @TheDangerousKid2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Sarah, as a flat road Londoner I took to the Tenerife hills after watching yours and Ben’s videos, never got the Strava climbing badge before 😁 hoping some of the hills training helps for London tomorrow!

  • @maxinesmith8167
    @maxinesmith81672 жыл бұрын

    Well done Sarah! We went across to support my father in law in the 100 and as we were driving past the start we saw Ben walking along the road and so we guessed you must have been running it! Really well done. We're sort of tempted to enter in the future but those scrambles looked a bit grim :-)

  • @stephenhuman8082
    @stephenhuman80822 жыл бұрын

    Admiration and inspiration in equal measure, maybe next year!? Can I also give a nod to the Injinji socks and Altra (Olympus) shoes combo, foot heaven.

  • @danielsimeonov9319
    @danielsimeonov93192 жыл бұрын

    Well done! An amazing route that it takes me 3 days to complete hah

  • @simonbrown5464
    @simonbrown54642 жыл бұрын

    Honestly Sarah, as a fellow trail runner these videos are brilliant 👏 you're a natural at them too so keep them up its really useful! Hopefully see you and Ben at the London marathon 👍

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    aw thanks simon, yes see you in london!

  • @shaunnicholson5389
    @shaunnicholson53892 жыл бұрын

    So good to see the start line to this packed full of eager runners in these Covid times. Something we have enjoyed until recent times in NZ. Fingers crossed we get Delta under control and vaccine rates up so we can get back into events here in NZ.

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah it has been nice to have some normality back, hoping things go back that way for you in nz soon!

  • @shaunnicholson5389

    @shaunnicholson5389

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SarahPlace BTW, sorry I should have started that all off by saying 'congrats' as that was epic! Nice work Sarah. P.S. Loving Ben's kit (I think I have 3 shirts and about 5 caps!). Excellent kit. Look forward to following more of your adventures. Congrats again!

  • @SiapaTanyaTV
    @SiapaTanyaTV2 жыл бұрын

    welldonee 🙌🏻🔥🔥

  • @michaelshaw1662
    @michaelshaw16622 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas Sarah and Ben, hoping you make some new videos in the new year Sarah. All the best 👍

  • @lambertsimnel100
    @lambertsimnel1002 жыл бұрын

    Love the channel.

  • @GregChand
    @GregChand2 жыл бұрын

    WAY better than UTMB!!! Such a great race, well done Sarah!

  • @jackom11
    @jackom112 жыл бұрын

    I was running it also, however it became a craw and i was timed out at check point 3 with my little brother chris. Goodness , compared with UTMB and other races i have completed, it had some brutal ascents. Well done Sarah. More training for me though!!

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah sorry to hear that mark, there's always next year! but it has definitely made me feel a lot better about utmb which i always used to consider as one of the toughest races out there but it really isn't is it!

  • @efishient
    @efishient2 жыл бұрын

    I’m really considering doing this next year as a finish off to the years racing, following The Wall in June. Didn’t get into the LL50. Really well done, it’s a beast just doing the 50. The 100 peeps are different breed.

  • @kevinhughes8765
    @kevinhughes87652 жыл бұрын

    That looks absolutely brutal. Well done on finishing it. Not a chance in hell I’d do it.

  • @eddiegaul1903
    @eddiegaul19032 жыл бұрын

    Cool video. I never would've thought the UK would have territory like that. Not much of a trail runner, but I do a lot of hiking here in Utah and so I know the type of terrain you were going through. Well done and enjoyed the video!

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks eddie, it was news to me a few weeks ago too!

  • @sark255
    @sark2552 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations 👏🏻 🎉 to finish those brutal race with all the time wet feet ;)

  • @travelexx
    @travelexx Жыл бұрын

    Really useful, thank you. Just signed up for 2023. Not sure it's a good idea as I'm training for the road marathon and just figured this will be as fit as I'll be this year 😂 Worth a try even though it looks brutal!

  • @grantwallace1882
    @grantwallace18822 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I wish to do a 50 km, but when you said that this one was not well marked, I took this one off my list. Fortunately I live in France. Congratulations!!!

  • @spencem875
    @spencem8752 жыл бұрын

    Salomon “pulse” belt is great for poles when not using them. You don’t even know they’re there when tucked away.

  • @pachecomaratonista8620
    @pachecomaratonista86202 жыл бұрын

    Boa tarde Sarha, parabéns pelo conteúdo, show 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @ManuelMartinez-wj3cb
    @ManuelMartinez-wj3cb2 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year

  • @gitaerram5116
    @gitaerram51162 жыл бұрын

    I attempted the 165 km. My first DNF at 61 miles. It was a humbling experience. I sustained an injury at around mile 40 and tried to persevere but there was zero leeway on that course and I eventually 'retired' crushed. I'm still limping around feeling sorry for myself, whilst spending far too long analysing what went wrong. Congratulations on your finish Sarah. The 100km version next year perhaps?!

  • @SuperCookiemonster69
    @SuperCookiemonster692 жыл бұрын

    Well done on getting through it! Some of those scrambles looked horrible!

  • @jps5871
    @jps58712 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed, watching old videos has helped encourage me to run. Been running every day for the last 15 day.

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    great to hear! keep up the good work!

  • @JoeStaehle
    @JoeStaehle2 жыл бұрын

    You absolutely crushed it. Lol if I do just a third of the climbing in a day every muscle in my legs will cramp up 😂.

  • @jeffreycapper9385
    @jeffreycapper93852 жыл бұрын

    Well done. I ran it too and agree it was a tough race. The navigation is always tough on top of the Glyders when the visibility is poor. It all looks the same boulder field with no defined path. Well done, great race 👍

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes agreed! and well done you! hope you are recovering well!

  • @ralphbradley
    @ralphbradley2 жыл бұрын

    Well done! And agreed 100% with the course markings comments, could have benefited from many more, especially along some of the summits/ridges and up the third climb. But a great course and day out nonetheless :)

  • @SarahPlace

    @SarahPlace

    2 жыл бұрын

    well done you as well! yes certainly not going to forget that one any time soon!

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