utmb on eurosport now.
utmb on eurosport now.
Just got back from my first CCC,what an event,too bad about the weather and subsequent route changes,particularly tough on UTMB participants.As for clothing,there were several wrapped in blankets in the cattle shed on Bovine,so the addition to kit list was a wise one,after all it is a high mountain event.I had merino long sleeve,a light fleece and waterproof,nice and warm! Had an interesting descent,overtaken by 3 cows,complete with bells chimeing all the way down to the valley.
Legs went awol after Argentiere and dropped lots of time and places in the v3 category,even so was very pleased with result.
Well done to all you guys on finishing your particular event.
Dave
My UTMB race report available here:
http://www.ilkleyharriers.co.uk/news...ssets/utmb.pdf
You don't always get what you want! Adaptability is the key.
Good read. Thanks for the report. I will probably never do a race like that, but just having the opportunity and ability is a wonderful thing.
Nobody can control the weather, or what other people do, so I completely agree - in life, you can only control yourself to make the best of whatever comes your way.
Originally Posted by MorganW
My UTMB race report available here:
http://www.ilkleyharriers.co.uk/news...ssets/utmb.pdf
You don't always get what you want! Adaptability is the key.
Enjoyed that Morgan,good result-well done.
I really enjoyed reading your write-up Morgan - inspiration for a new ultra runner - and well done in the race
Paul
Great race report Morgan. I was one of the many cheering you on at the finish. You looked like you could have carried on a good few more miles when you passed the Bistrot Des Sport 2-300 metres from the end.My UTMB race report available here:
http://www.ilkleyharriers.co.uk/news...ssets/utmb.pdf
You don't always get what you want! Adaptability is the key.
An enjoyable read Morgan, thanks for putting the link up. I'm not sure how many years the full UTMB course has been run but it isn't many - I have no idea if that is due to bad luck with the conditions or just normal alpine weather.
Colin
It has Only been run twice since being extended in 2008 to include tete au vent and la Flagere. The 2008 race was very hot, and the 2009 race was fairly ideal conditions. 2010 was significantly shortened after starting and some lead runners reaching Les Contamines, to carry on the next morning from Coumayuer and take the approximate course of the CCC. 2011 was redirected just before Bovine because an earlier storm (which forced the race to start at 11pm) had destroyed the CP near the top of Bovine. The race then went to martignes Before picking up the normal route then from col de motets following the old unextended course lower along the valley to Chamomix. Then you have this years bad luck. Hopefully next year will be the 3rd time for the proper course!
Just got back from the jollies which included a trip to Chamonix, mrs C did the UTMB, although slightly disappointed with the shortened course she still managed to come in 690th in sub 19 hrs, over the moon. :thumbup:
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