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Post by grant on Oct 20, 2012 20:25:05 GMT
This races has been tempting me for the past couple of years -http://www.lochalsh-trails.co.uk/
2013 looks like it could be the year.
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Post by Jelly on Oct 20, 2012 20:41:51 GMT
Be brave and sign up! You have loads of time to train.
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Post by grant on Oct 20, 2012 20:49:18 GMT
I don't think entries are open yet, but I've already worked out a training plan and been chatting to ultra running mates for advice.
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Post by Jelly on Oct 20, 2012 20:54:32 GMT
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee man exciting!!
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Post by davethingy on Oct 20, 2012 21:03:52 GMT
I'm new to running but would it be doable to get to this distance in time? Its sounds really good!
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Post by grant on Oct 21, 2012 10:50:56 GMT
I'm new to ultras Dave, so no idea how easy it is to build up. Although its not much further than a marathon so hopefully it would be too difficult.
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Post by narrowmindedman on Oct 22, 2012 19:36:14 GMT
i can run far ultras are not much more far than marathons and i can run marathons good luck with your training
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Post by bever on Oct 22, 2012 21:10:03 GMT
...ultras are not much more far than marathons ... LOL, that gave me a good laugh. |
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Post by Jelly on Oct 22, 2012 21:12:51 GMT
...ultras are not much more far than marathons ... LOL, that gave me a good laugh. Me too! ;D |
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Post by I am Leg End on Oct 23, 2012 4:42:02 GMT
Ultras - in simple terms think of an LSR every other day, but in true LSR pace. Ask an ultra runner how they keep going and they generally say walk the hills! I found I had to really concentrate on slowing my pace down - in a marathon when you can train yourself to run at, say, 8 min pace, you do still reach the point where it gets tough, usually from mile 19 onwards. Most Ultras you are not even half way by then. You DO have lots of time to train, and altho this is a 30, you should treat it like its a 50 as once you have done a 30 you will want to do a 50. Oh, and everything you ever learned about eating and drinking on the run, revisit, and eat more, particularly from mile 10 to 20 as everything you eat at this stage of the race is what fuels you over the last 4 miles  |
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Post by grant on Oct 23, 2012 7:50:37 GMT
Ultras - in simple terms think of an LSR every other day, but in true LSR pace. Ask an ultra runner how they keep going and they generally say walk the hills! I found I had to really concentrate on slowing my pace down - in a marathon when you can train yourself to run at, say, 8 min pace, you do still reach the point where it gets tough, usually from mile 19 onwards. Most Ultras you are not even half way by then. You DO have lots of time to train, and altho this is a 30, you should treat it like its a 50 as once you have done a 30 you will want to do a 50. Oh, and everything you ever learned about eating and drinking on the run, revisit, and eat more, particularly from mile 10 to 20 as everything you eat at this stage of the race is what fuels you over the last 4 miles Kots of advice to take into account, thanks Mr Leg End! |
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Post by I am Leg End on Oct 23, 2012 8:53:00 GMT
No problem - learn as you go |
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Post by mclovin on Oct 25, 2012 12:07:30 GMT
Only run race (outside of triathlons) I'm doing next year is the TR24 and I hope to do at least 60k. Last year in a team as I fancy trying it solo in 2014.
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Post by hxpete on Oct 28, 2012 8:28:01 GMT
As it is "only" a thirty mile ultra and you are an experienced marathon runner I reckon you''ll be fine with the distance Grant. I remember finishing the Halsted marathon one year and thinking that I wished I 'd entered the 30 mile race that was being held at the same time instead. I definitely had it in my legs that day.
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Post by grant on Oct 28, 2012 11:18:29 GMT
Im only experienced at running marathons badly, Pete!  |
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