Barny, I'm hoping for about 9 1/2 to 10 hours as a newbie. I'd expect to do a fair bit of walking too. After the heat of Thursday (22 degrees for much of the day) it will depend on the day though. I need to avoid the temptation to over do things early on when I feel relatively able.
same here, i've walked that distance but my longest run has been a marathon which had 5,200' of ascent (the Leaden Boot) so i know i'm good for the climbing, food is obviously going to be very important, i'm wondering about taking some boiled and salted spuds with me to break up the normal sweet stuff i tend to eat on a longer run.
will have to experiment with it first but with it being fairly plain i don't forsee any problems. it's going to require a whole different mindset though.
I have done it the last two years and certainly did not run every step! In fact had to make myself walk one and then run the next between telegraph poles on the long road bit. Also has a bad patch before rush up edge area.Despite this I managed 7 hours
I know the feeling. This complete change of mind seems to be a common phenomenon in ultra running! I wonder whether its akin to the way a woman's brain deletes the memory of the pain of childbirth?Originally Posted by Rich1
Still got really sore spot in one of my quads from last weekend which is really pee'ing me off. Somewhat stupidly, managed 3 miles yesterday - was hoping to put in some decent training over the long weekend but I think I may actually listen to my body for once and.......rest :w00t:
On a separate note.....anyone got recommendations for campsites/B&B's suitable for my recce next week - planning to do from Castletlon to Buxton mainly. I'm thinking in Buxton but perhaps someone knows better
Thanks, Rich
You could try Limetree Park, caravan and camping. Dukes drive Buxton, it's right by the viaduct about 1ml from the finish, you actually pass it on the way in, it appears to have all the facilities and it's close to town.On a separate note.....anyone got recommendations for campsites/B&B's suitable for my recce next week - planning to do from Castletlon to Buxton mainly. I'm thinking in Buxton but perhaps someone knows better
Thanks, Rich
phone 01298 22988 :thumbup:
Last edited by crumblydown; 27-08-2011 at 03:57 PM.
Thanks - will investigate
has anyone got a map of this or could advise a good point around the 20 mile mark to either stash some food or arrange to be met by supporters?
internet search hasn't thrown anything up.
Castleton ! It's about half-way-ish and an easy place to meet up. :w00t:
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