Lakeland 100 - 2013

[Nee Bother]

What about Piggy Backs Ash....i'll need one :w00t:

[L.F.F.]

Great philosophy that... it should be that way for the UTMB.. a great leveller..

I agree. I think there's something to be said for applying the philosophy to all races.

[ashstroller]

What about Piggy Backs Ash....i'll need one :w00t:

Only rule with that is, it has to be you giving me a piggy back!
:thumbup:

[Willowisp]

Having a crack at the 100 this year myself and beginning to have doubts about my shoe choice.
La Sportiva XC. They have done me well over the Vegan welsh 3k's the other week and also a 45 mile Exmoor ultra earlier in the year but im beginning to worry about the sections of hard surface on the LL100...
All that said its very late to change my plan now and the only other shoes I have that are worn in and in reasonable nick is a pair of inov8 285's.

Gonna stick a set of poles that I have never used at Dalemain just in case im a broken down wreck by that stage

[chrisH]

Im not sure if I should start with my lighter and thinner soled salomon sence ultra's first then swich to something more roomy and softer new ballence leadville's at half way or just go with the more cumfy ones for the whole thing. What half is the harder on the feet..?

[Mole]

Its all hard on the feet Chris. Leadville's from the start for me. Really don't know how people get round in minimalist shoes.

[chrisH]

Thanks, I do like the Leadville's. Are trekking poles allowed, just thinking for things for my drop bag.

[Mole]

Poles allowed Chris,not got any myself tho. Toothbrush and paste going in my drop bag.

[2 Beers]

Im not sure if I should start with my lighter and thinner soled salomon sence ultra's first then swich to something more roomy and softer new ballence leadville's at half way or just go with the more cumfy ones for the whole thing. What half is the harder on the feet..?

It's certainly the cumulative effect that takes its toll. Got round in x-talon 212s last year. I changed pairs at Dalemain. I also changed socks 3 or 4 times which helped to keep the feet slightly drier than would have been the case. My lack of skill on slippery rock means I needed more grip than most.

I would suggest going with what you know and trying your best to keep your feet dry. I also have a little home made foot lotion remedy. Designed by my mother-in-law. She's a swimming teacher and uses it to good effect for healing cracked heels etc. I was not so sure at first but as I'm almost 300% sure she doesn't read this, I'm more than happy to say it worked a treat. Had cracked heals in build up to L100 last year from effects of long wet training runs. Cleared it up and along with regular sock changes got me through with no feet trouble anyway.

let me know if anyone wants the recipe.

[Rich1]

I would suggest going with what you know and trying your best to keep your feet dry.

Totally agree. The terrain is pretty tough underfoot for both halves of the race. I see a lot of people on the FB page thinking of changing shoes now - crazy.

I'd say, if in doubt go for better cushioned - you'll have 24-36 hrs on them.

Personally - Salomon Speedcross