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Originally Posted by hopey
So it's easy then, that's interesting to know :thumbup: I'm definitely going to try for an entry but it's a lottery and there's about a 1 in 10 chance of being picked out of the hat.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Aye, it's only 100 miles;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Naked Rambler
Oh the highs and the lows...
Last weekend over the moon with a good run in the 50,
Now sat nursing a broken collar bone after going over the bars on the cyclocross bike:mad:
3peaks CX looks doubtful now.
Not ideal Rich! Were you racing or just training? How long is recovery for a broken collar bone, whens 3PPP CX...September?
Hi fjell guy,
Not racing and not really even what you would call training, out on a sedate social ride with about 8 others on the road but I've just finished building up a Columbus mud x cross bike especially for the ppp cx got squeezed a little on a narrow road so thinking I'm on a cross bike thought no problem i'll ride on the grass for a few meters but thought I'd better keep an eye out for drainage gulleys!
So I didn't spot the gulley the bike stopped instantly carbon bars broke and I sailed over the bars missing all the grass and landing in the road.
ppp cx is on the 30th Sep so no idea if I'll be able to do it, I'll get onto the turbo as soon as the soreness eases up, but with all the hammer that ppp will put through my arms / shoulders it might be better to give it a miss but I really want to give it a go.
One more question, what is total ascent on the 50?Quote:
Originally Posted by maddaddy
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3,100 meters / 10,100' or so tho' my Garmin said 8,700' (310xt) but I believe there is a degree of error on the Garmin. Not sure it feels like 10,000' tho as there are no massive climbs just the long drag out of Howtown. The last climb out of Tilberthwaite is hardish 'cos you're knackered. Or at least I was!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by maddaddy
Hello all, I've not been here for a while but I feel a little bit worthy to chat amongst you again as I've entered the L50 for 2013. Any handy hints and tips greatly appreciated :-)
......get out and train with yer local club....start tonight 6.15 Penshaw :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Saving my legs this week for a well known North easy ahem *cough* road race! ;-) See you soon with headtorch training though....help! :-O
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Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Giz a shout at the first water station then .....loadsa Strollers there giving out water :thumbup:
That should say East not 'easy'! Nothing is easy! Dont give me too much grief then, although I wont be poncey by drinking from the first water station! :-P
Just keep saying to yourself, if I'm not dead I can't quit and you'll be reet, keep eating and drinking and oh, dying is not an excuse for not finishing, you can still cross the line as a ghost and drink spirits at the end of ultra party:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
The thought of a party will surely keep me going!!! :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
What happened to turning up at Penshaw mountaingoatess?
L50 training should be in full swing
There was no talk of a party afterwards, that's all! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by ashstroller
ok bottle if beer after next Monday session...youjoining us Steve?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Ha ha, as if I would keep up with you lot. :o
I'm ok doing stuff in my own time, L50...it's not a race for me just a personal challenge to get round :)
I'm entered again too!! :thumbup:
Its definately, as always, worth doing a couple of recce's if only to know whats coming up etc. I did the last leg to the High Street ridge and the last section from Three Shires Stone area back to Coniston. The map book thingy is good and you can print a copy off the site as you no-doubt know. Other than that, don't hang about the check point!! Great event!! Also they do recce days which I would guess are very sociable. Oh! and look at John Kynastons or Dave Tromans blog, they have videos of the route.
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Originally Posted by ashstroller
Wish I could Ash! Nice and Steady MG, you'll get round:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Late reply but I take on board Kens comments regarding doing two long runs back to back. Ash is younger than me by at least a few months but not sure how much difference working in the fitness industry makes. I have been out of PT and club management for three years but still train with the same regualrity.
The Paddy is the real goal for next year so might not enter the 50 as it could be money wasted.
I believe L100 and L50 are full, tho' they say the waiting list is still open and if you're on it theres a fair chance of getting in.
Help needed! :o)
Entered this in a moment of madness, and now thinking it might be best if i get some advice from more experienced people.....
What sort of distances should i be training in one run...should i be trying to run 30 or more miles on some sessions, or is marathon distance enough?? Like a lot of people, have to find time for family too.
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Marathon fitness is a good start, but I think you need to do one or two events that'll keep you out and about on your feet for longer. If your aim is 'get round and try to enjoy', it's not about speed but about the ability to keep plodding on for hour after hour. That being the case, it's worth getting some of the shorter ultras under your belt (30miles plus). There are some good LDWA events and things like the Haworth Hobble and others on the RunFurther circuit. Ideally you'd do a 50 over easier terrain, eg the Woldsman in April.
The Lakeland 50 is a great event though, well worth doing. Have fun!
I didn't do any training runs over 26 miles, and most of them were under 20 miles, and I got around alright. In saying that, I did do the Haworth Hobble, and snuck around the Old County Tops as well.
Its the usual answer to this question Mike. Time on your feet is the main thing. There's a couple of long drags on the L50 but nothing horrendous. Recce the course if you can. If you're struggling to get up to Lakes, recce at least the last leg to see the finish. Do long days out over tracks and hills at least 6+ hours. Otherwise do the marathon training, do some leg strengthening work and hope for the best I'm sure you'll get round within the cut-offs as a few people are walking it. Also look at Dave Troman's and/or John Kynaston's blog where there are videos of all the legs.
I did the Lakeland 50 as my first 50 miler in 2010. My longest run in training was 25 miles but I was doing 4 hours or so in the hills every weekend near enough. Through the week I just did normal road marathon type training. I also did the Osmotherley Phoenix 33 miles a few weeks before. I would recommend doing a recce of the last 3 legs from Ambleside to the finish in Coniston; this is 15 miles and with a more direct route back to Ambleside gives a good 25 mile training run.
The lakeland 50 will be my longest race next year..I'm doing 2 or 3 trail marathons ,The Hebden and The Hobble in training..I'm seriously tempted by the Ring Of Fire race at the end of August,131 miles over 3 days ..do you think it is asking too much and is it too soon after the 50 ? (5 weeks )but I will be away on holiday for 2 of them.
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Just tried to enter this (payday) and it's full already! If anyone knows of anyone dropping out, or needs a team member etc. please do let me know!
i think it filled up around September
I'm not experienced in ultras but did my first, The Fellsman, last year on very little training. A handful of long winter runs at around 20miles and a few longer ones with the longest being 31miles, the Fellsman is 61! I am surprised that I completed it but knew at the mid-way point that I would so long as I just kept plodding along and eating up the miles. However, I really suffered on the last few miles and could barely walk for two days after! I'm doing the lakeland 50 this year and this time I'd like to do it justice and not just wing it. I'm putting the miles in already (regular 18/19 milers and a 28miler last week) and I'll gradually up those as the year progresses with lots of ascent too. My aim for the lakeland 50 is to enter it knowing that I can finish it (assuming I don't injure myself and the weather doesn't put paid to it) and maybe even do it well. As others have said, I think its time on our feet that is important.
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Originally Posted by mike1967
I'm doing this recce next week.. Which way did you get back to coniston?Quote:
Originally Posted by r0bh
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As The Lakeland 50 Ultramarathon in July is fast approaching and is a bit further than the events I usually partake in, I have decided to do some fundraising for The Great North Air Ambulance.
A highly worthy cause and a bit of incentive to keep me going on the day too!
http://www.justgiving.com/LOUISE-OUTTERSON1
I chose the easy version. Left my car in coniston, caught the bus to Ambleside and ran back.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironmanuk
Probably too late but you follow the Cumbria Way via Tarn Hows to Skelwith Bridge then reverse the L50 route from there back to AmblesideQuote:
Originally Posted by ironmanuk
Damn !! Entered the L50 on the day it opened, and now, because of circumstances I won't be able to do the event. And too late for a refund :thunbdown:
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Originally Posted by Dog Breath
Hmmm, getting quite excited and nervous too...Did a fairly flat 35 mile event around Ripon last year, but this further and more hilly! Off for a 30 mile run around Reeth tomorrow, hope it will help...
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Originally Posted by Hes
BTW, is anyone doing the Lakeland 50/100 and driving back to somewhere in the vicinity of Nottingham on Sunday? Petrol money and caffeinated drinks offered to anyone who could give me a lift!