UTMB etc 2012

[BritNick]

Very few got in, it seems. The amount of pink in the list is quite staggering. Give it another year or two and they'll be scrapping the automatic places for refusals in the following year as well, unless the increase in the popularity of Ultras shows signs of slowing. They won't be able to cope.

Apart from the first year I've only ever got in on a refusal. I'm like you tomphillips, I've never got through a ballot yet. 2012 plan 2 it is then, which isn't so bad. I'd better get some entry forms filled in.......

[Dog Breath]

A refusal for me and our group of 5. Oh well, plenty of time to train for 2013.

[BritNick]

There'll be no space for first-timers in 2013, surely?

[MorganW]

I'm in.

The reward for 2 years of stormy CCCs?

Weather must be better this year, but if not, at least I know what I'm in for.

[stevefoster]

Mrs C is in, oo'er better start sorting out the logistics.
she's all giddy.:thumbup:

She's always bloody giddy:wink:
Well done to all that got in, comiserations to them that didn't, must be a bit of a downer.

[TimLloydPhoto]

I felt lucky making it in for the CCC. Was in Chamonix for work when the email came in so made it that little but sweeter. Looking forward to August now.

[Drunkeneuphoria]

Sorry to hear how few have got in the UTMB, it says a lot about the event that such a challenge can be so oversubscribed. Enjoy it in 2013!

After a DNF last year in the UTMB, I'd already decided on a 100m+ embargo in 2012, so I'm pleased to have pre-registered for the TDS. Would love to hear a bit more about it from those who've done it (especially if you've got experiance of this and UTMB). From the DVD of last years event and knowing its "hillier" per mile than the UTMB, which I experianced 60m of last year I'm really looking forward to this challenge.

[cefn dave]

The UTMB blurb suggested 6 in 10 chance of getting in the CCC and less for the UTMB,1 in 2 i think.I must be one of the lucky ones,1st time and I'm in the CCC.Any tips for an M60? No country for old men perhaps,I don't think so.Commiserations(?) to those that didn't get in.

[MorganW]

Any tips for an M60?

Plenty of stories and advice on the UTMB 2011 thread:

http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showt...-UTMB-etc-2011

Judging by the numbers that didn't make it, this thread could be a bit sparse this time around!

[cefn dave]

Many thanks for that,have spent the morning reading it all.Lots of useful advice from yourself and others.great.Off on the bike now for a few hours to think about it all.