Lakeland 100 - 2013

[Adnan Khan]

I got round the 100 and have given up any thoughts of a BG because of my comically slow pace on the ascents over the weekend. My legs were fine, feet a bit trashed but nothing too bad, I was fine on the descents. No problems with the distance or length of time on feet, I just know I'd never make up on the descents what I'd lose on the ascents, so I'm not going to try.

Wrong answer Mal.Com :thunbdown:
I have been following you on Strava (I aint a stalker mind ) You have done miles but theres not much climbing done. I was even poorer on the ascents last year and for last 2-3 months I have done nothing but hills and I feel much stronger now, my next step would be to learn to run up those hills :w00t: My advise to you is spend a month or 2 walking up proper hills and definitley your answer will be different then. :thumbup:

I am also thinking maybe next year we can get enough people to do the Strollers Billy Bland Challenge ;-)

[Rich1]

A bit of perspective

Yes, that does put our disappointment, worries, etc in perspective - a message for all.

[Alan Lucker]

A bit of perspective

Yes that really does put things into perspective.
I was entered for this year, and due to a stomach bug i didn't start the race. I was disappointed but ultimately it is just a self imposed challenge. Some other challenges in life are much tougher.

[stevefoster]

A bit of perspective

Well put mate.

[protodoc]

Well said Andrew, sorry to hear about your friend, sending best wishes, Mark

[Amex]

A bit of perspective

It's why we must every effort into every day each and everyone of us, may his journey be pain free and his family be by his side.
Our thoughts and prayers don't seem enough but better than nothing xx

[ashstroller]

Sorry to hear about your friend Derby tup and yes it does put the disappointment of a DNF in to perspective.

[Derby Tup]

My reflections

[Baggins]

That was an interesting experience, didn't get round had to stop at Ambleside not least due to the pain in my feet! Set off a what felt a very easy pace and felt ok at Dalemain but after that started to feel like I was running on hot coals. As it got hotter gear that had been ok on long runs started to rub through till I bled, groin, waist, back and even my arm where it touched my bottle pouch as I ran. Towards the end couldn't stand the bottle in my pouch as it started hurting my ribs. Should have stopped at Kentmere as I could only walk over from Mardale but forced myself on to Ambleside that took nearly 4 hours!! realised I didn't want to finish the race like this and called it a day. Strangely I'm trying to figure out what I can alter to improve my chances next time

[Derby Tup]

That was an interesting experience, didn't get round had to stop at Ambleside not least due to the pain in my feet! Set off a what felt a very easy pace and felt ok at Dalemain but after that started to feel like I was running on hot coals. As it got hotter gear that had been ok on long runs started to rub through till I bled, groin, waist, back and even my arm where it touched my bottle pouch as I ran. Towards the end couldn't stand the bottle in my pouch as it started hurting my ribs. Should have stopped at Kentmere as I could only walk over from Mardale but forced myself on to Ambleside that took nearly 4 hours!! realised I didn't want to finish the race like this and called it a day. Strangely I'm trying to figure out what I can alter to improve my chances next time

Wondered what happened to you Bill. It's a tough do; that's for sure :closed: