Ladybower 50 - Page 3 - Ultra / Adventure racing

kingy1889

19/01/2012 at 20:52

Yes rob, I plan to do loads of runs around the area.

The routes are really easy to work out. Circumnavigating the reservoirs gives you plenty of distance options. Let me know when you want to head out and I will join you if I can.

There are loads of routes online around there too. The LB50 will stick to the edge of the water, so as long as you are next to the drink, you should be going the right way. It will be marked on the day, but it isn't a tough one at all to map out.

See you soon

Steve

Rob Hunt 8

22/01/2012 at 12:39

Thanks Steve,

I will drop you a note when I plan to head up. Enjoy 5th Feb!

Rob

Peakrunning

31/01/2012 at 09:47

Passed the wife test. I should be at Ladybower Sunday

kingy1889

31/01/2012 at 11:51

We could have a bit of snow as well for the weekend.

See you there

ultrarocker

31/01/2012 at 14:12

There was some snow round Ladybower last weekend - had a lovely run round it on Sunday!

DAYTREKKER

01/02/2012 at 10:17

wont be there this sunday,doing a 20 mile recce of the dukeries ultra,will hopefully be at the next one.

Edited: 01/02/2012 at 15:09

Peakrunning

02/02/2012 at 18:05

Might be a little snowy Sunday

kingy1889

04/02/2012 at 22:09

The training run is cancelled. Sorry for those who were coming. The roads are mental. I was out there this afternoon on my bike when the snow started and it settled straight away.

Claire Calladine

17/02/2012 at 11:49

I really want to do my first ultra this year and was looking at this one or the High Peak 40?

I haven't ran anything longer than a marathon (have ran 10), does anyone have any advice for me.

Rob Hunt 8

17/02/2012 at 12:03

Claire, Seems like we are in a similar position, although you have done more marathons than me!

I decided that this one would be better than the High Peak 40, as it will be flatter - although 10 miles longer! My view is that you are going to run that sort of distance, get the most bang for your buck!

Anyway, I have been researching training etc and the golden rule seems to be run lots of long runs (possibly back to back) and learn to walk at times. Most seem to think that a run to walk ratio of about 5:1, so training with this idea on long runs helps. Also, learn to eat along the way. My goal time is about 9 hours for 50 miles so even if not running you need to eat in that time, so again preparing for that in training is key.

I am doing the Stafford half at the end of March then will be concentrating all running efforts on this run. I find the whole thing a little daunting but hey, whats life about if its not doing mad things like this?

Rob

Claire Calladine

17/02/2012 at 12:20

Rob, thanks so much for your reply, that's really helpful.

I thought the same as you, this would be flatter than High Peak 40.

I'm training for London at the moment but have done a couple of long runs of 16 plus, around the Goyt Valley and Ilam the last couple of runs.

I'm running Ashby 20 in March!

Right...I think I might enter?! I just thought it would be good to do an event without having to book accommodation and do something fairly local.

Yes your right, the fuel thing is going to crucial for me as I'm not good at that at the best of times, will need to get one of those backpack things!!

Thanks

Rob Hunt 8

19/02/2012 at 09:33

No problem, Claire,

Good luck at London and hope to see you in September at Ladybower

R

Peakrunning

01/03/2012 at 20:12

Hows the training going guys? I ran my first 20 miler for sometime, my next long one is going to be a 30 miler. Then a few 35's and then 40.

It all seems easy on paper but actually getting out there is something else

DAYTREKKER

02/03/2012 at 20:31

Hi Peakrunning,my training going well,done 2 x 22 milers,1 x 25 miler and a 21 miler over the last 4 weekends. will be a short one this weekend [ recovery week ] ,Then hopfully will do a 28 or 30 miler next weekend.Plan is to build up to 40 miles by end of may,for my first ultra race,[ The Dukeries Ultra ].Then its steady build to get up to the 50.

kingy1889

26/03/2012 at 12:43

You guys are putting me to shame.

Steadily built up to a comfy 18 miles so far. My dog no longer gets excited when I put my running shoes on. He just pretends to be asleep

DAYTREKKER

26/03/2012 at 13:34

18 miles at the moment sounds good,have been up to 28 miles a few weeks ago,then got the dreaded shin splints [ left leg only ] just started back this weekend and only did 10 miles.will be at least a week before i go much further.

Peakrunning

26/03/2012 at 18:39

I've so far ran a 23 , I wanted to be abitfurther onwards but life got in the way. I'll try a marathon next month and.build from there

kingy1889

28/03/2012 at 12:50

Good afternoon,

What a great day. We have just been informed by our partners at Runners World that the 2012 Ladybower 50 has sold out.

Apologies for the lack of information over the past two months. I wanted to make sure everyone got the same info rather than drip feeding it as people registered.

So..... here we go. What a fantastic year we have ahead of us. A little info for you:

entrants - 50
average age - 41
average expected finish time - 11 hrs 40
Most requested foods - Malt loaf, mars bars, jam sandwiches on white
males - 32
females - 18

Please, please, please let me know if you want to see any specific food at the feed stops. I will do my best to make sure you are happy. With this in mind, please remember it is not an a la carte restaurant and fillet steak sits very heavy whilst running.

We plan to head out for our first recce run on the 5th May. This is a Saturday and we will be heading out at 9 am. 10 miles easy pace
The second run will be on the 19th May. 10 - 12 miles easy pace
The third will be 16th June. This will be an opportunity to do a single loop of the course. On all of these runs, please bring adequate food and drinks as well as a dog if you have one.

If you have any questions in the forthcoming months, please get in touch.

Thank you once again for registering for this event. we will have a great time on the day and on the months leading up to it.

Best wishes

Steve

DAYTREKKER

18/06/2012 at 12:45

Who's doing this ?,and as anyone got any updates as to whats happening.looks like the web page hasn't been updated for a while.

Cake

pirate

18/06/2012 at 17:38

Still thinking it through. Trainings not gone that well last few months and got an ironman in a couple of weeks depending how that goes will deside what I do for the rest of the year.