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Right distance, right date, right location, but still scared s***less at the thought!
Done 3 marathons with a PB of 3:21 in at Chester in October, but would like some help on training plans, nutrition etc if anyone can help?
I'm keen to do this, but I'm not getting any response to my emails via the organiser's web site. I noticed that it hasn't been updated for a while, and neither has the Facebook page.
I could register via RW, but I want to be sure that this is really going to happen before I sign up.
Just looking for some reassurance
jsd,
The organiser's work in the day time at a guess I'd say they are taking a week off for christmas and your going to get a e-mail in the new year.
Rob for nutrition it's a ultra err pork pies.
Sure there will be wiser heads than mine about at some point soon.
That's right Cake. Been off the radar for a few weeks, but am now back to get cracking with this. Up to 27 registrations now. So exciting.
Sponsors are coming up with the goods too.
The website will start showing updates soon.
1st training and familiarisation run in Feb.
Don't worry. This is happening and will be awesome.
Cheers guys
The first training and familiarisation run will be 5th feb 10am. A gentle 10 miler showing the first section of the route.
Those not taking part in the 50 are more than welcome also.
Meet at fairholmes cafe.
More details to follow.
@Rob - I'm new at this like yourself so can't really give much in the way of good advice but in the absence of any other response here's something. (I also did Chester btw though it was my first mara and had a time of 4:31 so you're well ahead of me on that one).
Relentless Forward Progress by Byron Powell seems to be a commonly recommended text for would be ultra-runners. Can't say I thought too much of it myself - lot of info about trail running which wasn't that useful since I live in the UK not the USA, and a lot of stuff copied off ultra-running webpages that I'd already read. But probably worth a read anyway.
You must have already found it yourself but if not I like the page http://www.ultramarathonrunning.com/ (sorry Chrome doesn't seem to want to let me turn it into a link) as it has quite a lot of info on how to train for an ultra plus lots of other interesting stuff.
Ok, that's me done with posting stuff everyone probably knows already, lol.
Kingy, Unfortunately, I cant make 5th Feb which is a shame as I really fancied it, will there be more of these familiarisation runs to come? Is it easy enough to work out a 10 - 15 miler taking in part of the course by just turning up there?
Cheers
Rob
The routes are really easy to work out. Circumnavigating the reservoirs gives you plenty of distance options. Let me know when you want to head out and I will join you if I can.
There are loads of routes online around there too. The LB50 will stick to the edge of the water, so as long as you are next to the drink, you should be going the right way. It will be marked on the day, but it isn't a tough one at all to map out.
See you soon
Steve
I will drop you a note when I plan to head up. Enjoy 5th Feb!
Rob
See you there
wont be there this sunday,doing a 20 mile recce of the dukeries ultra,will hopefully be at the next one.
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I really want to do my first ultra this year and was looking at this one or the High Peak 40?
I haven't ran anything longer than a marathon (have ran 10), does anyone have any advice for me.
I decided that this one would be better than the High Peak 40, as it will be flatter - although 10 miles longer! My view is that you are going to run that sort of distance, get the most bang for your buck!
Anyway, I have been researching training etc and the golden rule seems to be run lots of long runs (possibly back to back) and learn to walk at times. Most seem to think that a run to walk ratio of about 5:1, so training with this idea on long runs helps. Also, learn to eat along the way. My goal time is about 9 hours for 50 miles so even if not running you need to eat in that time, so again preparing for that in training is key.
I am doing the Stafford half at the end of March then will be concentrating all running efforts on this run. I find the whole thing a little daunting but hey, whats life about if its not doing mad things like this?
Rob
Rob, thanks so much for your reply, that's really helpful.
I thought the same as you, this would be flatter than High Peak 40.
I'm training for London at the moment but have done a couple of long runs of 16 plus, around the Goyt Valley and Ilam the last couple of runs.
I'm running Ashby 20 in March!
Right...I think I might enter?!
I just thought it would be good to do an event without having to book accommodation and do something fairly local.
Yes your right, the fuel thing is going to crucial for me as I'm not good at that at the best of times, will need to get one of those backpack things!!
Thanks
Good luck at London and hope to see you in September at Ladybower
R
It all seems easy on paper but actually getting out there is something else
Steadily built up to a comfy 18 miles so far. My dog no longer gets excited when I put my running shoes on. He just pretends to be asleep
What a great day. We have just been informed by our partners at Runners World that the 2012 Ladybower 50 has sold out.
Apologies for the lack of information over the past two months. I wanted to make sure everyone got the same info rather than drip feeding it as people registered.
So..... here we go. What a fantastic year we have ahead of us. A little info for you:
entrants - 50
average age - 41
average expected finish time - 11 hrs 40
Most requested foods - Malt loaf, mars bars, jam sandwiches on white
males - 32
females - 18
Please, please, please let me know if you want to see any specific food at the feed stops. I will do my best to make sure you are happy. With this in mind, please remember it is not an a la carte restaurant and fillet steak sits very heavy whilst running.
We plan to head out for our first recce run on the 5th May. This is a Saturday and we will be heading out at 9 am. 10 miles easy pace
The second run will be on the 19th May. 10 - 12 miles easy pace
The third will be 16th June. This will be an opportunity to do a single loop of the course. On all of these runs, please bring adequate food and drinks as well as a dog if you have one.
If you have any questions in the forthcoming months, please get in touch.
Thank you once again for registering for this event. we will have a great time on the day and on the months leading up to it.
Best wishes
Steve
Who's doing this ?,and as anyone got any updates as to whats happening.looks like the web page hasn't been updated for a while.
Still thinking it through. Trainings not gone that well last few months and got an ironman in a couple of weeks depending how that goes will deside what I do for the rest of the year.
The Facebook group is pretty active if you want to see how other people are getting on