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Hey Hollow Legs
I did this one last year and found it very friendly. I didn't get lost and I have nothing negative to say about it. I am looking forward to doing it again next month.
however, I'm merely in training for half marathon in Sept and was going to do
EAS 10k at Castle Combe as part of training. But have been told its really boring
flogging round a track.
So.... how about this 10 k at Salisbury - is it really hilly for legs that have only
been running since January and more used to flatter terrain??
Countryside sounds fab.
Your seasoned advice would be most welcome!!
Think I'll go for it - as its good to get out of your own neighbourhood
and see fresh country.
Bought the garmin forerunner which has revolutionized my training
and races. Saved me last w/e at Magor Marsh 10k from burning out
in the first few k, helping me keep to my target race pace which I was
able to hold till the end.
Good luck on your marathon, might think about that next year if legs
hold up!
Only glitch I've had is that I use a mac which it wont be compatible
for wireless downloading until Oct - but pc's are fine Wouldn't be without
it now. Go for it!
RB - go on do the marathon, you know you want to. I'm sure there'll be a B&B/campsite nearby - why not contact the organisers ? They'd know the area well.
I did a last long one (20-ish miler) last Saturday, and nearly melted last night doing 9, it was really hot. I don't do running in the heat well (and being a South African that's an embarressing admission!). Still looking forward to this whatever the weather.
RB- Campsite Hudson's Field, i believe a short walk from the start. http://www.salisbury.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/camping-and-caravanning.htm details on here.
There are other more 'all singing, all dancing' ones in this
series for lots more money - natch! But I find it's got everything I
need. Mine came with HR monitor. Check them out.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?
cID=142&compare=compare&compareProduct=10527&compareProduct=11039
I would say well sign-posted. I only went wrong once last year - and that was my own fault for somehow missing a very obvious yellow arrow !
How is everyone doing for this one ? Still no long enough range forecasts to see what the weather will be like.... Anything like last Sunday's heat and it will just be a survival exercise !!
Evening all
I'm looking forward to doing this one (30k) but hope it wont be TOO hot. I'm probably gonna take my waist camelbak like last year to add to the water available at the water stations.
I'm using this as a long training run for Amsterdam mara in Oct so aiming for a finish around 3:20-3:30
I'm nervous about this. Doing the 30k (if i get the courage). Haven't run that far before, done a few 16 mile training runs but thats it. Is it very hilly do you know?
x
Muttley, My maths aren't that good but I am certain that it worked out cheaper to enter online than on the day!
Anyway my race pack arrived today #278.
K1 are you still out there? I have entered the London 2 Brighton race and I am using this as part of my training plan with my mate who is also in both. Did you enter in the end? Would be good to say hello Sunday if you did. I have also entered a 40 mile race in Coventry next month as prep for L2B. Would be good to catch up with somone else to compare training notes. Will be my second ultra, apart from a 33.4 miler last month which I'm not counting and Coventry of course next month. Did an 18 miler on Saturday just gone, so no taper for me wahtsoever! For those that dont know the L2B is 56 miles which is why no taper. In fact I am increasing the miles this week, so quite the reverse.
This looks a great race from the comments. I am thinking of driving down from Bedfordshire on the morning rather than camping. Anyone know how long it will take to get from Luton to the race? Will be very early on Sunday so road should be empty?
Do it RB!
Salisbury mara is a great race - I shall be back for a second year this year
Hello all - have finally got round to entering this - has been in my diary for yonks. Have entered the 20k as a LSR. (Hi Runner D!).
A question: I entered online and I noticed it gave an option for U16 trail runners for the 10 and 20k which surprised me cos I didn't think you could do even 10ks until you were 16 or something. But there's another category for U16 walkers so it looks like they don't mind kids entering the 10k run at least. My 13 yr old son's dying to do it (he'll have no trouble with the distance or terrain) so I've entered him with my husband to do the 10k. But am just wondering if there's a mistake on the RW site and they'll turn round and say he's too young. What do you think?
Have posted a question in the box on the entry form that gives you a chance to talk to the race organisers (perhaps I should have kept quiet. He's tall and easily looks 16!).
Hi Artful Hen,
Yes its fine for children to do the event. Mine did the 10km last year and they were only 12 &11. Its quite a scenic route as it takes you up around old sarum.
The whole event is very laid back
Andy