Lakeland 50

[stevefoster]

ok bottle if beer after next Monday session...youjoining us Steve?

Ha ha, as if I would keep up with you lot.
I'm ok doing stuff in my own time, L50...it's not a race for me just a personal challenge to get round

Wish I could Ash! Nice and Steady MG, you'll get round:thumbup:

[Cliveybaby]

Late reply but I take on board Kens comments regarding doing two long runs back to back. Ash is younger than me by at least a few months but not sure how much difference working in the fitness industry makes. I have been out of PT and club management for three years but still train with the same regualrity.

The Paddy is the real goal for next year so might not enter the 50 as it could be money wasted.

[that_fjell_guy]

I believe L100 and L50 are full, tho' they say the waiting list is still open and if you're on it theres a fair chance of getting in.

[mike1967]

Help needed! )
Entered this in a moment of madness, and now thinking it might be best if i get some advice from more experienced people.....
What sort of distances should i be training in one run...should i be trying to run 30 or more miles on some sessions, or is marathon distance enough?? Like a lot of people, have to find time for family too.
Cheers

[Tussockface]

Marathon fitness is a good start, but I think you need to do one or two events that'll keep you out and about on your feet for longer. If your aim is 'get round and try to enjoy', it's not about speed but about the ability to keep plodding on for hour after hour. That being the case, it's worth getting some of the shorter ultras under your belt (30miles plus). There are some good LDWA events and things like the Haworth Hobble and others on the RunFurther circuit. Ideally you'd do a 50 over easier terrain, eg the Woldsman in April.
The Lakeland 50 is a great event though, well worth doing. Have fun!

[Brenno]

I didn't do any training runs over 26 miles, and most of them were under 20 miles, and I got around alright. In saying that, I did do the Haworth Hobble, and snuck around the Old County Tops as well.

[that_fjell_guy]

Its the usual answer to this question Mike. Time on your feet is the main thing. There's a couple of long drags on the L50 but nothing horrendous. Recce the course if you can. If you're struggling to get up to Lakes, recce at least the last leg to see the finish. Do long days out over tracks and hills at least 6+ hours. Otherwise do the marathon training, do some leg strengthening work and hope for the best I'm sure you'll get round within the cut-offs as a few people are walking it. Also look at Dave Troman's and/or John Kynaston's blog where there are videos of all the legs.

[r0bh]

I did the Lakeland 50 as my first 50 miler in 2010. My longest run in training was 25 miles but I was doing 4 hours or so in the hills every weekend near enough. Through the week I just did normal road marathon type training. I also did the Osmotherley Phoenix 33 miles a few weeks before. I would recommend doing a recce of the last 3 legs from Ambleside to the finish in Coniston; this is 15 miles and with a more direct route back to Ambleside gives a good 25 mile training run.

[ironmanuk]

The lakeland 50 will be my longest race next year..I'm doing 2 or 3 trail marathons ,The Hebden and The Hobble in training..I'm seriously tempted by the Ring Of Fire race at the end of August,131 miles over 3 days ..do you think it is asking too much and is it too soon after the 50 ? (5 weeks )but I will be away on holiday for 2 of them.
thanks

[lycramike]

Just tried to enter this (payday) and it's full already! If anyone knows of anyone dropping out, or needs a team member etc. please do let me know!