There have been problems during a recent large-scale running race in Coniston. Please be specially considerate about parking and noise at night.
And have a great time - the Lakeland 50 & 100 are superb experiences!
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There have been problems during a recent large-scale running race in Coniston. Please be specially considerate about parking and noise at night.
And have a great time - the Lakeland 50 & 100 are superb experiences!
There was a local chap complaining about folk cheering people in at about 2am last year, he was making more noise than anyone else. It was his home though and he did say kids couldn't sleep so fair point. Hard to keep everyone happy. I promise I won't be making any noise if I finish, only a few silent whoops and thank feck for that:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Don't fear the sweeper
I'll come and support in Ambleside outside Lakes Runner - you crazy people!
Yes it was noisy last year but a great crowd cheering people in. Will try to be quiet this year. I remember a couple of years back there was a chap got very annoyed around Langdale area so will try keep quiet around there too (I'll try not to take so blooming long to do it this year too - not being still going early in the morning might help).
What time is everyone aiming to complete.
Personally my primary goal is to complete the event and If I achieve a time of 32 - 35 hrs, then even better.
Only four sleeps to go Ladies & Gents, the very best of luck to everyone.
Be over the moon with anything under 35 hours, if not, a completion will be as good as owt:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve
Good Luck everyone, 100 milers and 50 milers:thumbup:
I'd have though most people off here, reasonably sensible and (at least!) moderately trained up, would easily get under 34 hours. I went and supported my mate doing West Highland Way Race and he did 34 hours or so with minimal training and little in the way of off road racing/running experience. The final cut-off for WHW is 35 hours!. Come on people we want to be seeing sub 30's for everyone!! :thumbup:
I'll be going well if I get near to 30hrs. I did it in 2009 having done a comfortable BG in 2008 in 23.30 hrs. It took me 37hrs! (I think its much harder than WHW) Mind you, I was wandering along talking for quite a bit of it and was out for so long I forgot it was a race - got into a group who were walking and didn't push on. If you see a fat sweating idiot with 'RACE' written on his hand in marker pen (my psychological halfway tactic) you will know its me. Good luck everyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
Hope no-one minds me replying on here (im a mere 50 mile contender) - very excited but now very nervous! This years training and ultra races have gone fantastically well as a newby to this distance, but then disaster struck 4 weeks ago and i have developed a mystery pain in my hip and pelvis which i have been having treatment on - timing or what!! anyway the longest run i have done is 8 miles and even that was a stagger. For me now i will just be powerwalking round and enjoying the views, if there is no pain - be a bleeding miracle- i will jog the downhills. i will also be replacing gels with codeine pills, maximum strength! Moan over - it will be a great day and there will be many new people to meet and chat too.
If only it was that easy. Last year George ( The master ) and I were going along fine and on for sub 29 hrs until we reached Haweswater. ( 75m ) The wheels came off big style and I still don,t really know why. We stumbled our way back to Tilberthwaite and then took 2 hours to do the last 3.5miles. It was not a pretty site. we made it though in 31 hours 59 mins ( the rule was we were going round come what may ).Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
Under estimate it at your peril. The West Highland way it is not.
I have had to with draw from this year as I am carrying an injury.......gutted
Will is Right. We didnt treat it as a race either and spent far to much time at check points. If you want to go sub 30hrs keep moving.
You'll be right TT, I did OCT in May then didn't run above 10m between then and L50, also found out after my under active thyroid was way down, had a blood test the day before L50, no wonder I fell asleep on the coach to Dalemain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twinkletoes
Best of luck, take it easy;)
Bad news Dale, get well soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moorlander
No worries Steve, it does mean I will be able to cheer you on. Good luck, Have a great time. When going gets tough, just think of me and George crawling through LangdaleQuote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Cheers Dale, if you and George were crawling, I'll be leaving a trail like a slug, it is a trail race after all;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Moorlander
Did someone mention trail race? Merry you'll be reet as owt. Have a good run :thumbup:
Aye, Trail Race:closed: Cheers Tup:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Sorry to hear you injured Dale. We will be having a beer on Sunday if you're about in Coniston (providing Im back by then :).
Oh dear. There's no comparison. I was flying last year and was chuffed with 34:14.Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
Interesting, It was kind of tounge in cheek tbf. But to be honest I have'nt really checked the stats of both runs, I'll have to see when I get home tonight. Also, as I'm only doing the 50 I don't really have much idea as to the first 50!!:oQuote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Ahem!! Checked! :o
WHW 95m/14,760'
L100 105m/22,500'
Ok! erm...lets see some sub 35hrs!! I concede! :thumbup:
Sounds more like it, sub 30 indeed:pQuote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
Enjoy it Steve... with the miles and climb in your legs, you'll SLURP it!
Cheers Simon, right, booked it, packed it, time to hit the road, Good Luck all, 50 or 100, av a good un:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by lantern rouge
If anyone needs last minute accommodation on Friday and/or Sunday nights, a single room has become available at Orchard Cottage, not far from the start. Tel No. 01539 441319.
I'm more ill than I've been in years so there's no hope I'd be able to even start (I was doing the 50). Have a great weekend everyone. It's looking to be a good one. I'll be thinking of you all and following on-line.
Oh no! What's up Nick?Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Thats dissapointing for you. Hope you're ok for Bullock Smithy! Get well soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
V sorry to hear that Nick - you must be crocked to not do it. Get well soon.
Sorry to hear that Nick, get well soon:)Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Good luck all doing the 100 and 50!
I'll miss the atmosphere at the school field. I remember last year seeing a red medal hanging outside a one man tent on the Sunday. I thought, there's a satisfied person sleeping inside there!
All the best.
All the best to everyone in the 100 and 50
I'm in the 100 number 261 :thumbup:
Best wishes to everyone in the 100 and 50. I might see you after all. Just turning the corner and the hack has stopped so will drive up later today to support as best I can.
Good luck with your 'trail race' everyone - just think of it as a cross country event but with one lap instead of several.......... (cough) :D
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Good luck to all our athletes in The lakes 100 ans lakes 50 today.
Better late then never, good Luck all on the L100 and 50, wish I was there with you, have fun and hope to see some off you next year!
Some Photo's on www.fellrunner.net Attachment 6262
I was up at Kentmere. Nice cool conditions. Great food at the control point.
Well done Rachel,Matt & Chris was tracking you 3 all day though website you all seemed to get stronger as day went on
Superb effort all you 100ers!! It was amazing seeing you guys 'struggle' on from Dalemain. Well done all concerned. I dare say there'll be tales and times posted at some stage!!:thumbup:
Well done fellpony Merrylegs :) Moving up along the field dramatically as the race progressed :)