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The Wall Run 23rd & 24th June 2012
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I'm seriously considering this. I just did Bangalore 75KM last week. It was technical trail (no previous trail experience other than a couple of runs across the beach banks where I live) bloody hot (32 degrees) and the most painful way to pick to do a first ultra. Got through it though, although I don't understand my own psyche that I now want to add another 23 miles in the same day ( couldn't face the running 2 days or the camping).
Is there anyone else on here as inexperienced and slow as me?
Hi Cabbey,
I reckon I qualify as less experienced (never done a marathon let alone an ultra) and I don't think slow is an issue, quite the opposite. Having not broke 30km yet I'm currently working on a PW (personal worst) as I'm trying to curb my pace to maintain it for longer. HM PB is 01:36:52 (GNR this September), todays 14.5 miler, 02:11:59.
Come join the fun.
Cabbey - As DS says slow is not an issue, in fact slow could be a strength in this distance.
I'm running a half in 2:00, a full in 4:20, for this I'm banking on slower than this, and on this basis I dread to think what time I'll do the last 13 miles!! I garee with you though, doing the mileage in one day is still preferable to a night's break, a 2-day run and Camping
My marathon PB is 4:41 although it took me 12:27 to do Bangalore (heat cramps from 13 miles, as did a lot of Indian runners). I won't be so stupid this time though (did a flat road marathon in prep for a trail ultra). I was thinking of doing Llanelli 37 miler in prep if I do this one.
I literally couldn't walk at the end of Bangalore... Never thought it was possible to feel that bad. Loved it though
Cabbey - Thanks for the Llanelli tip, entered now, £30 great value
Have any of you that have emailed ratrace had an answer from them yet? I'm still waiting (bet they're quicker to take the money).
I wanted to know what "no outside assistance" means. Obviously, I know that means I can't take a bus and take third place like Rob Sloan, but what does that mean from your supporters point of view? Are they allowed to give you stuff en route (food etc). Anybody know??
no outside assistance usually means that they can't carry and hand you anything.........it means that everyone has an equal race...so apart from what you carry you can only access food from checkpoints and any shops etc.........so everyone is the same.........
it also usually means that they can not run any of the route with you.......
otherwise you could carry minimum things in your backpack and have you supporters carry it for you from place to place,,,,,,,,,,,,meaning that basically you have cheated
but the organisers should be qanswering that one for you as its their race and there choice as to the rules
Thanks Seren nos, that's very useful (and also what I thought). I have 3 people who will be supporting me but it's from a morale point of view more than anything, so I'm fine with that. Someone to whinge at me for not eating properly, dish out a hug and a complimentary "you look fab" (when they are clearly lying) will do me
It's not on like is it EG? They should answer their emails. I emailed Llanelli and got an answer within a couple of hours, which gives you hope for the organisation on the day doesn't it?
Cabbey - I agree, answers are important when you're planning, I also got a straight direct answer from the Llanelli 37 ultra people, who were very helpful,
Gary - I'm sure half the fun in this will be battling through the wrinkles, get in join the fun we'll iron it out ourselves
To be fair to the organisers, I was overcharged when I signed up but they sorted it out next day for me - the message did go in my spam box though so look out for an answer in there too!
lol... that will 'up' the yearly mileage won't it?
I'm in, entered a while ago - single day. Will be my first ultra, am really looking forward to it! Only started running this year, so spent last Saturday afternoon working out my training program. Main events in the lead up are Belvoir Challenge on Feb 25th, Grindleford Gallop on March 10th and i'm doing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks as a solo challenge while we're there on holiday in April. Factor in a couple of training weekends in the Peak District....and lots of running during the week, and I'm really looking forward to it!
Already got most of my gear sorted, GoLite Rush 10l backpack, Montane FeatherLite trousers, RonHill windproof jacket, LED Lenser H7 Headtorch, just need to decide on shoes and socks (blistering is very low on my list of things to achieve in the run!). Thinking i'm going to get a set of lightweight poles as well...
6 months to go!
How many weekly miles do you currently do and whats your longest run?
My weekly miles are just over 30, long runs have been 12-14 miles
Very inconsistent running though