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Bear - I have now covered the course (in stages) from Farnham until the end of The Denbies Estate. A sign post was down, and I did not have my book with me, so turned back at that point. So basically from there to the finish!
Jeremy - The Winter Tanners is organised by the Long Distance Walking Association (check out their website they put on some very cool events that are amazingly cheap). The start is in Leatherhead.
Agree about the extra long run!
Edited to say that in theory Jeremy you should be able to follow the sign posts all the way on The Pilgrims. I am so directionally challenged that I take a guide book that is written for idiots. Trust me my legs are going to struggle with the 33 miles. Can't afford any extra distance due to getting lost.
I'm hoping for at least reasonably dry weather - 33miles in the rain is not something I want to contemplate!
I have this book: North Downs Way (National Trail Guide) [Paperback].
I am so sad that I am going to photocopy the bit from the Denbie Estate to the finish if I don't get time to run it, so I don't have to carry the book.
Don't pick up on my paranoia, you'll be fine, but the book is interesting, and it gives historical details about the route which I found interesting.
On the whole the weather has been very kind to us runners. I have some new trail shoes, and a new waterproof gore running jacket, as well as a new back pack which should be arriving this week. Have to get out there and break them in.
and stray too far from path can be difficult to re orientate yourself using this it alone.
How's everyone doing? Back from offshore so the next week is planned to get a couple of long runs in and then have a short taper.
Hi Jeremy, you on an oil rig?
Ran The Winter Tanners (20 miles) and that was a lovely day out. Hoping for the same weather we had for that, cold, but dry for The Pilgrims.
Fairly sure my legs will never make day 2. Bear, you've done this before, will they only award a medal if you make both days if that is what you have signed up for?
Never thought about the fact that if I don't finish day 2 I won't get a medal! Got me worried now!
I had to 'leap frog' one of the cps on both the Toad Challenge and Round Island events the year before last due to foot problems and still got medal + shirt for each one. Also as the event is open to those who just want to do a single day there must be a 33mile finisher's medal if you manage one full day.
Neil wants to be as encouraging as possible so I think he would probably feel that it is the effort rather than actual distance is what counts and should be rewarded.
I did a recce run from Farnham to Box Hill on Monday. planning to do the Box Hill to Merstham section tomorrow. The trail was in excellent condition and signage in good shape. Not much mud and the trail was fairly compact. Not sure how that might have changed with the last two days of rain.
I think everyone should have an excellent time out on the trail. See you at the start.
A question for those who have done this course; how much water would you recommend carrying. I have an OMM ultra pack with a 650ml water bottle, would it be worth getting another bottle ?
Thanks
Guy
Guy I believe there are 4 checkpoints so as long as they are evenly spaced you may be ok, depends how much you need. I'll be taking my camelbak with approx 2l.
I've been getting the miles in but not as many long runs as I'd like. Have decided to go for 9am start and day 2 may just be a long walk!
Been looking at the weather on the 10 day forecast - how sad am I!
Good luck all - meant to do a final burst up wretched Box Hill steps yesterday but decided less is more at this stage. The only style on the way has been replaced by a kissing gate
. As for water - being a slow old Bear don't need much so will probably only carry 1lt max.
Looking foward to this one, I'm doing the MDS this year so this will give me a good idea of my fitness levels. Still considering how much weight i should carry, don't want get injured before the MDS! See ya there, traveling from Portsmouth
Have now started a list of things I will require. First Ultra, first multi-day.
Top of list... sleeping bag!
Serious nerves, and WTF was I thinking when I entered this is how I am feeling at the moment.
Really hope there are some real slow coaches entered
Looks like it will be cold but hopefully dry.
Morning Jeremy, good idea about the ibuprofen!
My start time is 9am and thinking of moving to the 8am slot!
Cold, but dry would be far preferable to wet. Just hope that I get the balance of clothing right. Worried about getting too cold when I am walking! I know the answer then is to run, but my legs and I are not always in agreement.
If you are quick enough to make the 10am slot, then I am sure you will romp it in
Going to be a cold one! Anyone know if there has been snow on the route?
Some forecast for Sunday - would that make following the trail difficult? (visions of being lost in snow covered hills!!)
Message for Bear. Do you know the location of the checkpoints. Can't seem to spot them on the website. Hubby looking to be supportive!
Hope to meet up tomorrow.
Well done to everyone who completed Pilgrims.
Lovely to meet you Bear.
I made both days, but wow that was hard. First ultra done, so very happy.
Can even walk down stairs, so an added bonus.
Hope everyone is feeling okay today.
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