Just completed this two day event (2 x 30 miles), & had a great time running in the New Forest. Organisation was brilliant with superb support & cameraderie...cannot believe that until the Around the Isle of Wight Ultra last June that I had never thought I was capable at aged 55 of multi day marathon/ultra running.
Now after a number of 2- day events & 2 x 3- day events (Atlantic & Jurassic Challenges), I'm totally hooked on pushing back those self-perceived boundaries!
If I can give them a go, anyone can!
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I am slower than slow (a sub 5 mara in my dreams ). Neil and crew are very kind about cut off times. Last year on day 1 of Pilgrims' - due to a lot probs got to penutimate cut off at 6.45p.m - instead of supposed 5.30 - was still allowed to continue to finish and arrived just before 10pm.
Day 2 and 3 might be a bit less accomodating as have to be bussed to overnight stay from end of Day 2 and on Day 3 they need to pack up and return vans etc. to base. Go for it!! (Be you ever so slow there will - probably - be a Bear Behind you).
Have not raced longer than 26 miles, so I doubt there would be a Bear Behind, more like along side, discussing if we would make it back in time for tea! Other wise lets order in pizza or Chinese.
Looked at the Toad Challenge, looks great, but might be a bit of an ask for me this year. Are you entering Pilgrims next year, and I am undecided as to whether you are male or female?
Having just had a fabulous time doing The Pilgrims Challenge, now thinking about The Pony Express.
Bearing in mind I went in the wrong direction once on The Pilgrims, and that was signed posted, how easy is it to stay on course at The Pony Express. Website says they put down signs, but then go on to say that the forest is a big place to get lost in!!!
So for a directionally challenged person, will I make it round PE, or would a gps download on my garmin 305 work, or do I need to purchase a hand held fabby gps system?
Any advise gratefully received.