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The Grim Reaper 2013
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yep, could be very hot indeed which is going to make the cut-off time even more difficult, but hey ho - it's gonna be a great day / night out whether it's a 25.59 or a DNF, right
Lucky for me just going to do the 40 if that's right way of saying it?
So will heckle the rest of you on after I finish. Thinking lots of suncream might be needed.
me doing the 40 as well cake its my 1st ultra
Griffo65 - 1st ultra, how exciting
Hellen - not sure but I would imagine there's water at the half way point where you have to 'check-in' ? But seeing as it might be a very hot day, I'll be carrying a drink irrespectively - maybe not the backpack, but definitely a bottle.
Pete - re food, I'll only be carrying small things with me (like shot bloks & flapjacks), then have proper food in the tent.
Cake - I'll hold you that - no falling asleep for you
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2 weeks to go!
No way I’m sleeping anyway it’s the missus’s first ultra and my first one for years it’s going to take me ages to get round. I think Tony Blair still had black hair the last time I did one. Anyway assuming I finish will be dancing on the side of the course after cheering her and everybody else on.
i think ill have grey hair the time ill finish lol,anyway guys whats the best type shoes for the course,it seems to vary according to the website.cheers.
Havn't a clue has anyone done this one before? Was thinking it's going to be that dry that would just use normal road trainer's?
yeah sounds about right,cheers mate
Hello *waves to Cake*
Yes Cake I'm playing...and getting very excited
Good grief, Griffo - that's a long way to drive back straight after! And I'm worrying about the 1hr45 or so it will take me to get home....!
Griffo Are you going to get a kip before you start driving? IT could be a interesting drive otherwise?
Yep - thought it was just me...!
Griffo - you put me to shame, I shall never complain about a long drive again.
I am, however, somewhat jealous of having a few beers afterwards. If I manage to keep it together till Saturday evening, I shall most definitely be making up for it then
10 days, btw
Is everyone else travelling there n the morning or are you staying somewhere nearby the nght before/
I'm stopping the night before and after.
found out there is no water halfway just every 10 miles so hope it's not too hot Otherwise that will mean I need to carry rucksack otherwise will use my raidlight bottle belt.
not liking all the rain forecast over the next week, could make it quite muddy, I don't do mud!
I think it's a e-mail and then everything on the day. But might have dreamed that?
In the email I received after registering, it mentioned race packs will be sent out 1-2 weeks in advance... not received anything yet though.
oh well.
Hmm, quite suprised there won't be any water at the half way point, guess I might have to take backpack then if it's hot ,.. just makes refilling quite a bit more time consuming....
9 days ... not that I'm counting or anything