Hi,
I'm relatively new to mountain marathons and haven't done an ultra yet. I've done endurance events in the last few years (such as an Ironman in 2016), Ring of Steall Race and Dark Mountain Marathon in 2017, with half marathon trail races a few times a year - so i'm clear on the commitment to training, but i'm not sure how long it takes to recover from the big events.
I'm considering doing the Mont Blanc Marathon on the 27th June next year, followed by the Eiger Ultra Trail (51km) on the 18th July. Both have about 3,000m of ascent. I'm just trying to work out whether I will have sufficient rest between them to enable me to turn up to the Ultra in July without any fatigue in my legs etc. Has anyone done something similar or can offer advice please?
Thanks in advance.
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Your ultra, although the course may be challenging is only 5 miles over marathon distance so you should be fine, a very good distance for your first ultra.
Just be meticulous as soon as you finish Mont Blanc, refuelling, rehydration, rest/sleep. Gentle recovery run the next morning if you can, then short easy runs and your legs should recover well.
Many thanks for the encouragement, signed up for both ballots so keeping my fingers crossed. Best of luck for your 2020 endeavours.