24 hour races needed

[Deleted User]

Hi guy's and girls,

I'm attempting the Lands End to John O Groats record of 9 days 2 hours and 26 mins in June 2005 and could do with some 24 hour races as part of my preperation for this, does anybody know of and races before june 2005 i could take part in?

Thanks

Andy

[Deleted User]

....not in the uk!

[Deleted User]

I don't mind travelling if i have to!!

any suggestions welcome

Aw

[Deleted User]

hmmm best wait for tim... seem to be plenty in europe.
wonder when that danish one is...?

Matt the Brum

Isn't Tim doing one in America on New Year's Eve?

Andy-Does it have to be a 24 hour race? You could find some ultras and do a long run before and after. Hasn't somebody recently made an attempt on the LE2JOG record?

Daz

im half-tempted to do that london to brighton run later in year but i think ed will just laugh

Matt the Brum

How about the Arch to Arc Daz?

Daz

ill leave that one to you matt. water looks a bit choppy, lol

[Deleted User]

it's doable daz.. rather compromised my non existent tri season tho

Matt the Brum

You're GUCing in 2005 aren't you Ed?

[Deleted User]

no.

[Deleted User]

Ok, I'm doing the Across the Years 24 hour race in Phoenix Arizona
www.acrosstheyears.com

I don't know of any others before Apeldoorn in May but I know they're out there.

You might try looking at the 100km association website, that has an international calender.
www.ultrarunning.org.uk

See you in Phoenix?

One more thought-try the Long Distance Walkers Association. Their longer challange events would suit. I know Richard Brown who held the record before Andy Rivett got it started his ultra race walking career by doing their events.

Colchester Coyote

Does anyone know if the Doncaster Track 24 hour run still takes place, and if so when it is and where to find info?

Cheers,

SS

SHADES

lurking

Matt the Brum

I know Tipton ran a 12 hour track race this year. Have a look at their website.

[Deleted User]

cheers for all the advice people!

The record is currently held by andy rivett at 9 days 2 hours and 26 mins, i'm planning my attack for about 8 and a half days which should put it out of reach for a while which would be nice!!
Tim, as for pheonix it may be a bit short notice as i've stretched my holiday limits already this year!! if i do i will let you know.

Aw

[Deleted User]

Doncastor sadly not on now.
I'm sort of hoping that they'll reinstate it sometime. It used to be the late May bank holiday weekend.

Monique

Andy lives just down the road in Kirkhamgate, used to see him run past the house sometimes, about midnight when I was putting the bins out.

Dubai Dave

You said you didn't mind travelling ... 25th November Dubai 24 hour race?

[Deleted User]

Why not just do a couple of sections of the route andy? Sure there are plenty of forumites who would help by keeping you company or with support.

[Deleted User]

good plan Cliff, i have a profile of the course i will take so i can do testing with my local uni to look at muscle damage and energy depletion and the like.

i will have to put my thinking cap on and get back to you all.

Andy

[Deleted User]

Good luck and keep us all informed? :-)

[Deleted User]

i will do!

i'm hoping national press will take it on, and i have a friend at running fitness who will put something in there magazine.

but i will keep posting my progress

thanks for your support

Andy