How to do the Cape Wrath Ultra, with race record-holder & coach Marcus Scotney

Record-holder & ultra running coach Marcus Scotney explains what it takes to train for and complete the 250 mile (400km) 8-day Cape Wrath Ultra in Scotland, UK. (Scroll down for links to other useful films and gear we mentioned)

In this episode you’ll find out how Marcus recommends training for this epic wilderness ultra, why he doesn’t recommend doing back to back days or long strength training sessions in the gym. We also talk about what he considers essential kit, the importance of what he calls “Bagmin”, what did he ate as a vegetarian at that time, how hard the navigation is, and how best to manage yourself at camp each night to avoid fatigue, injury and blisters.

Finally he compares Cape Wrath Ultra to the 5-day Dragon’s Back Race across Wales, and other multi-day ultras he has completed like The Coastal Challenge, the Spine Race, the UTMB and almost the Marathon des Sables.

YouTube version: https://youtu.be/CIP8W4JBAk0

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https://www.instagram.com//marcusscotney

Marcus' coaching - he has some space for new clients
https://www.marcusscotney.com/coaching/

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LINKS TO ALL RESOURCES

Marcus explains fully why he doesn't do back to back runs in training for multi-day ultra races while mid-way through the Dragon's Back Race 2017
https://youtu.be/pFpEmfEEpCU

Marcus' YouTube channel where he will upload his body strength circuit in the future
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9tPVdmQ6c6skqzIZxjXJg?view_as=subscriber

Shane Benzie's technique coaching film
https://youtu.be/WNDirZrY7rc

Fixing your Feet blister care book

UK https://amzn.to/3cYLfHE
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Gurney Goo anti-blister foot cream
https://gurneygoo.co.uk/

Brave Soldier Friction Zone
UK https://amzn.to/2YjrR48
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Montane Jaws 10
My review https://youtu.be/uwGOxRJ308k

UK https://amzn.to/3eMbuTd
USA https://amzn.to/2xUCQWJ

Scott Supertrac RC trail shoes
UK https://amzn.to/2VTIhPb
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Suunto 5 GPS watch
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Mountain Fuel
15% off for Patreons!
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Clif Bars
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Beta Running
https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/run/brands

Ultimate Direction FK Ultra light carbon fibre running poles
UK https://amzn.to/3d30EH2
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Runderwear
UK men's https://amzn.to/2SmUQ31
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Petzl Swift RL
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