Be careful, the long distance bug is a nasty one as far as I can tell
I am only doing the Marathon but if you see me around feel free to say hi. I will be wearing a pink shirt with "Jindalee" written on the back so should be fairly easy to spot lol
I'll be anxiously waiting for the start at the back of the pack trying to appear calm but will most likely be failing miserably. I'll be going for a blue theme i think
Not running very well at the moment, so took it easy chatting to loads of people on the way round and enjoyed it, came in at about 4:40, over an hour slower than my pb
I quite fancy the neolithic next year, I am doing the half at Kingston Lacey in a couple of weeks and then I will be building for the 54321. Good times!
Exactly what I'm doing lol. Doing Mendip 30miler this Sunday so not sure about whether to do HM or 10k. Did you do the Kingston Lacy race last year? Hopefully be a few more bods this year! Also doing the 54321 50k if the body lets me
Didn't do Kingston Lacy last year, I have only been running for a year but a friend told me the 10k was lovely but not busy last year. I fancy the route over into Shapwick that the HM brings
I'm doing the 30K. Was searching for a 20 miler on this exact weekend as a training race for my first marathon in September and didn't expect to find anything but saw this. Not a million miles from home either. Looking forward to it but I really hope it's not too hot. Hopefully, I'll be back for the 50k next year!
welcome Sorry I have no idea how bad the hills are... When I did my first Marathon, the Neolithic, beginning of this month I walked up the hills to preserve energy, and as it was my first one I wasn't too concerned about the time as it was a PB anyway ! so my aim was to enjoy the experience and the lovely views... and to finish!
One of the reasons for choosing this was the cut off time! I just want to make it round in one piece, I'm not exactly speedy, so will see what the hills are like and won't be disappointed if I have to walk a bit! Sounds like a lovely route
There are a few hills but they are not the worst I have ever encounters in a race. My tactic is to take it easy on the way up and try and speed up a bit on the way down. The views really make the hills worth the effort.
I did the 30k last year as training for my first marathon, and am really tempted to do the marathon this year. Really well organised race with a great start venue, and great scenery throughout.
It doesn't fit in with my training schedule - I'd been planning to work on bringing down my shorter distance times this year but I am seriously tempted!
Might have to do it with the run/walk method rather than racing it so I can do it with minimal long-distance training...
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Be careful, the long distance bug is a nasty one as far as I can tell
I am only doing the Marathon but if you see me around feel free to say hi. I will be wearing a pink shirt with "Jindalee" written on the back so should be fairly easy to spot lol
I'm in for the 50k
I'll be anxiously waiting for the start at the back of the pack trying to appear calm but will most likely be failing miserably. I'll be going for a blue theme i think
Route looks great..looking forward..but traing hard for my longest ever run
Not running very well at the moment, so took it easy chatting to loads of people on the way round and enjoyed it, came in at about 4:40, over an hour slower than my pb
Glad that you still enjoyed it
I quite fancy the neolithic next year, I am doing the half at Kingston Lacey in a couple of weeks and then I will be building for the 54321. Good times!
Is the route for the 50k available on line somewhere?
Frog
Exactly what I'm doing lol. Doing Mendip 30miler this Sunday so not sure about whether to do HM or 10k. Did you do the Kingston Lacy race last year? Hopefully be a few more bods this year! Also doing the 54321 50k if the body lets me
Didn't do Kingston Lacy last year, I have only been running for a year but a friend told me the 10k was lovely but not busy last year. I fancy the route over into Shapwick that the HM brings
Iam doing kingston lacy hm too...did 10 k last year.. Good event
I'm doing the 30K. Was searching for a 20 miler on this exact weekend as a training race for my first marathon in September and didn't expect to find anything but saw this. Not a million miles from home either. Looking forward to it but I really hope it's not too hot. Hopefully, I'll be back for the 50k next year!
Are there plenty of drink stops? Or should I take hydration pack?..will the drinks be cups or bottles?
I got through two litres on my 20k trail run on Sunday, I was baking. I think I will only take water if its scorching.
2 lts! Omg be carefull that sound a hell of a lot.
Millsy,think I may just take a couple of gels then,thanks for reply
Just entered this one as my first marathon! Hoping the hills won't be as bad as Devon hills...
welcome Sorry I have no idea how bad the hills are... When I did my first Marathon, the Neolithic, beginning of this month I walked up the hills to preserve energy, and as it was my first one I wasn't too concerned about the time as it was a PB anyway ! so my aim was to enjoy the experience and the lovely views... and to finish!
Hi Jindalee!
One of the reasons for choosing this was the cut off time! I just want to make it round in one piece, I'm not exactly speedy, so will see what the hills are like and won't be disappointed if I have to walk a bit! Sounds like a lovely route
I did this as my first marathon, the hills felt hard (there are four, the four in 5-4-3-2-1). But compared to Devon they are just undulations!
that sounds like a good plan. I Am sure I will walk a fair bit but I will take it easy again end enjoy the views. I am looking forward to it
I did the 30k last year as training for my first marathon, and am really tempted to do the marathon this year. Really well organised race with a great start venue, and great scenery throughout.
It doesn't fit in with my training schedule - I'd been planning to work on bringing down my shorter distance times this year but I am seriously tempted!
Might have to do it with the run/walk method rather than racing it so I can do it with minimal long-distance training...
or you can do one of the shorter distances