Utmb 2014

[IainR]

http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_re...thread=5996131

could get interesting...

[Derby Tup]

We've been saying forever on this forum that all athletics performance is ultimately related to one's 200 metre time

[Derby Tup]

Onto the final (downhill) 5 miles or so for Martyn Price

[Tussockface]

Well done Martyn.

[Yaks]

Cheers for the thoughts Iain.

Brutally honest report from Paul Giblin http://pyllon.com/2014/08/31/utmb-20...ache-and-pain/

[GeoffB]

Well done to Wardy (30hrs 38mins) and Hanno aka Dutch Peaks (39hrs 25mins). I think Wardy finished in 122nd which is pretty darned good, I'd say.

[Fellrunner1975]

I was watching the UTMB/CCC etc at the weekend with great admiration but also with a niggle of jealousy having been unsuccessful in the CCC lottery draw last December. I will be trying again for 2015, and I have a co-efficient of two for the CCC draw. However, does this really mean anything? Given the HUGE attraction of this race now, what are the realistic chances of getting in? I can see the L100/50 taking this method of selection in the future given the sell out within minutes for the 2015 races.

[karen nash]

You might be surprised, I was. Got on first time as did at least8 other Brits I spoke to.
I entered not really believing I would get an entry.
I am now a total covert, the whole atmosphere for the week is amazing and the support around the course is something else.
success in 39 hours 7 mins so pretty happy

[that_fjell_guy]

You might be surprised, I was. Got on first time as did at least8 other Brits I spoke to.
I entered not really believing I would get an entry.
I am now a total covert, the whole atmosphere for the week is amazing and the support around the course is something else.
success in 39 hours 7 mins so pretty happy

Great run there Karen! Does look a great event! Been thinking about it for a couple of years now, without a realistic thought of ever doing it, but now my mind is thinking its a possibility!

Congratulations to all finishers from these parts!

[Martyn P]

I was watching the UTMB/CCC etc at the weekend with great admiration but also with a niggle of jealousy having been unsuccessful in the CCC lottery draw last December. I will be trying again for 2015, and I have a co-efficient of two for the CCC draw. However, does this really mean anything? Given the HUGE attraction of this race now, what are the realistic chances of getting in? I can see the L100/50 taking this method of selection in the future given the sell out within minutes for the 2015 races.

Aren't the actual percentage of entries versus places promulgated by the UTMB organisers? I'm nearly sure they are. If memory serves, you have about a 1 in 7 chance of getting in to the UTMB and 1 in 3 to the CCC.

It's far from impossible, like Karen I got in on my first attempt and have just returned, having had an incredible time. The race(s) are brutal and uncompromising, but without question totally captivating and I am overjoyed to have had opportunity to take part. Thanks to those who sent positive messages here by the way, much appreciated.