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I know it's probably a long shot but wondering if anyone has a racing pack that's about 18-20 litres that they'd like to swap for my two packs - A Salomon XA10+3 pack (red) and a Camelbak Octane LR (green). 

Both the packs I've got are just a bit on the small side for the type of running and training (not to mention I also have to now carry a laptop on work commute runs) I do  so I'm more than happy to do a 2 for 1 swap for a decent condition, quality brand pack that's close to or around 20 litre capacity and has a hydration system built in.

Don't mind what brand you might have as long as it's a lightweight, reliable racing pack. I do like the Inov8 18L Race Pro but happy to consider any swap. 

Both my packs in are in good condition and full working order etc.

Just got round to writing up my review, for those interested it's here: http://running.welcomebrand.co.uk/2013-manchester-marathon/ 

There are a couple of clubs nearby, Meltham is perhaps closest and then there's also Stadium runners or Holmfirth. There's also a fair few folks who all run together and meet up at Parkrun on a saturday morning. 

I went out for a long slow run today and around 18 miles I started getting hiccups. It's happened on other long runs too and while it does usually ease off after a few more miles, sometimes I really suffer.

Just wondering if anyone else experiences this, I assume it's going to be something to do with my stomach moving around and stirring up a bit as I try different foods / gels on long runs to prep for ultras so it's not a particular food / gel.

Is there any way you guys deal with this sort of thing as it's frustrating that it's not my legs that suffer first but apparently my stomach!

Cheers,

I've entered this as my first Ultra, figured it looks a good intro to Ultra running and a decent course. 

Planning on running with a Camelbak, is it easy to refill at the stops or do they give out water bottles?