Lakeland 100 - 2013

I'll be using last seasons Speedcross 2. Slightly knackered but just that bit better than the 3's I've been using. Never got a blister in 2's but getting them a little with 3's. So 2's will be out of retirement!!

Competitor notes are here: http://www.lakeland100.com/downloads...rnotes2013.pdf

Yes i find the Speedcross2 a bit wider but the 3 more stable and better underfoot

Was just having a bit of a last minute wobble I think. Firmed up my mind now on the La Sportiva XC. Have done most of my training and all my long off road runs in them without any issues.
My only concern was that down here in the south its now bone dry and the trails are as hard as tarmac. Anyhow La Sportivas it is and never before used poles at Dalemain for 'just in case'.

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Originally Posted by Willowisp

Anyhow La Sportivas it is and never before used poles at Dalemain for 'just in case'.

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:thumbup: hehe. I've bought some Black Diamond light weight poles "just in case" and had a play with them - didn't like it much - they'll be going in my drop bag too. I've got visions of slithering up Fusedale propelled only by the poles, something like the Terminator when he's had his lower half shot off

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slithering up Fusedale propelled only by the poles, something like the Terminator when he's had his lower half shot off

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An interesting image lol
Went for some multicoloured Mountain kings myself but hope not to use them, very pretty mind you lol

Seriously thinking of wearing road shoes for the 100, going for comfort and sacrificing some grip. It's not like I'll be moving fast over anything tricky! Done 3 of previous 4 ultras in road shoes and not had foot trouble. Last year did L50 in Salomons and got blisters. Maybe due to wet feet, I will have a few pairs of spare socks to help keep the plates of meat dry!

Up for a bit of a recce this week :)

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Originally Posted by paulo

:thumbup: hehe. I've bought some Black Diamond light weight poles "just in case" and had a play with them - didn't like it much - they'll be going in my drop bag too. I've got visions of slithering up Fusedale propelled only by the poles, something like the Terminator when he's had his lower half shot off

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I've got some of those Black Diamand ultra poles too, hardly used since I got them .... I tried them again this weekend at Osmotherley and they definitely make a difference on the climbs, the thing I don't like is not having your hands free for food, drink, nav, scratching arse etc. If I could work out a way of quickly storing them out of the way I'd be much happier, my Saloman pack has got what are meant to be restraining straps for them but to be honest it's a proper faff and not worth it.

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Originally Posted by Martyn P

I've got some of those Black Diamand ultra poles too, hardly used since I got them .... I tried them again this weekend at Osmotherley and they definitely make a difference on the climbs, the thing I don't like is not having your hands free for food, drink, nav, scratching arse etc. If I could work out a way of quickly storing them out of the way I'd be much happier, my Saloman pack has got what are meant to be restraining straps for them but to be honest it's a proper faff and not worth it.

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I was nearly impaled by several walkers doing the 3 Peaks on Saturday, swinging their poles backwards in a 'not realising there's a runner coming up behind you' slapdash fashion. Ban 'em I say ;)