Hi
Having competed in marathons I would like to do something different before I'm 30 (currently 26). My thoughts are the JOGLE or more precisely LEJOG (Lands End - John O Groats) but I have no idea how to go about planning and training for such a challenging distance. Has anyone done this? Can anyone recommend a book, website, person to talk to? How many miles a day should would I need to do (25,30,35?)etc. Or am I just mad to think about it? Any comments, suggestions would be most welcome.
Ta
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I've also got a book written by Richard Brown who broke Don's record.
Richard's record was broken by Andy Rivett who is a friend of Yorkshire Running Man and of Monique who'll you'll find on the forum so may be able to get you some advice.
Then there's the other thread!
Go for it! It's like your first Marathon or Ironman....you'll love it and never forget it!
I did my first one a few years back on my own (my two friends pulled out towards the end) with camping gear strapped to the sides and top of panniers. Had an amazing experience! So much so I did it again the year after, but this time I island hopped through inner and outter hebrides. Almost got blown off the mountains on isle of Harris. Very exhilerating. Camping is a must! Also great for endurance and strength work on the cycling leggies. Plan to do it again either in a few weeks or next year.
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
That's not to say it def wouldn't be doable in 2 months, but you'd need lots of determination and even more good luck.
Hope it goes well, whichever you go for..!
If you were a member of the CTC (Cycle Touring Club), they have a trip section which supplies routes etc.
A lot depends on how much time you have to do it in and how bothered you are on the route. Easy is B&B Fairly main roads, average 100miles a day. Home and back again in two weeks. If you have the time to carry all your camping cooking gear etc, ave 60miles a day, quieter roads then about three weeks.
Mays seen as the best time of year, not normally too wet or hot..
Apologies yes, I heard mention of panniers and 7 year old cycling it and misread it. Reading back through it about distances etc that makes a lot more sense.
Good luck, for now I'll stick to cycling it......
Possibly one of the best people you could talk to is Mimi Anderson. Mimi broke the female record in 2008.
Whilst it might not be your ambition to have a crack at the record, I am 100% confident she would help you in whatever way you needed.
Her contact details can be found on her website - http://www.marvellousmimi.com/
Cheers
LFW
Hi, Have only just seen this - months later!!! If I can help in anyway please don't hesitate to contact me www.marvellousmimi.com
Mimi