mountain marathons

[novice]

Are there any of these where you enter as an individual? Also which would be a good one as a first one to attempt?

[Hank]

The Rab at the end of September can be entered solo or as a pair. I did it solo last year and loved it... only my second mountain marathon.

http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/challe...sp?race_id=276

Last year was in the Howgills. Very well organised, but pretty low key. I've entered again this year and would definitely recommend it.

[novice]

Thanks for that

Must be hard to get all the kit down to a manageable size if you are doing it as a solo?

[Hank]

I got all mine in a 35l pack last year, but it was just a regular (heavy!) walking pack. This year I'm going to buy a 25l OMM sack and I'm pretty sure I'll get everything in there. A good trick is to keep as much as you can outside the pack. So, I'll be fitting my tent and sleeping mat (a roll of radiator insulation foil - dead light and warm!) in the mesh on the sides. On that pack there's also a big mesh pocket on the front that'll hold a bit of kit. I suppose the other key thing is to take as little as possible!

[Mark G]

You might like the Phoenix if its on this year - lots of different classes and intended for solo runners - you return to the start overnight so its a good introduction to two day events over a reasonable distance/terrain without having to carry all the kit.

[IanDarkpeak]

Are there any of these where you enter as an individual? Also which would be a good one as a first one to attempt?

I assumeing you mean a two day MM

Thanks for that

Must be hard to get all the kit down to a manageable size if you are doing it as a solo?

I did the Rab solo for my first one. low key and well organised. Esp having milk delivered to the overnight camp

All my kit fits in my 20l OMM sack

[IainR]

Are there any of these where you enter as an individual? Also which would be a good one as a first one to attempt?

The GL3D is a cracking event. 3 days in the lakes, they transport your bag, nav is normally pretty straight forward, macro nav stuff, but physically hard going. Not on this year, but I think it'll continue from next year.

[sbrt]

Dark and white Mini MMs are a good taster.
There is one this Sunday At Macclesfield Forrest.http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/challe...sp?race_id=234 There may be some places left

[ydt]

Of course, there is the Saunders MM in Cumbria. The top class, the KLETTS classic, is a solo class but it is not for novices. Beer and milk at the overnight camp.
Yiannis

[skennaugh]

Don't forget the Manx Mountain Marathon! 31.5 miles of very nice running. The 25L OMM sack is perfect for 2 days out, needs a little thought and i totally agree with strapping things on the outside.