Lakeland 50/100

Yes, I see that now for you guys - I've read it properly now.

Expected leader to finish in 22 hours.  How about it?

Quite an extensive kit list, but I can see why if the conditions are anything like they are at the moment - which it looks like they will be, sad to say.  Will have to get hold of some base layers - haven't ever used them up to now.

It looks if anything I am going to have to upgrade my storytelling skills.  At the presentation they're giving spot prizes for race stories that make people laugh or cry!

Conditions depending I think the winner will be in about 22 hours. Plenty of guys that are entered are capable of running sub 24, even on that course. Terry showed last year how fast it can be done.

Story telling... I think seeing me try and walk after the race will be enough to make anyone laugh!

Hi.. just over a week to go so i'd best start thinking about my drop bag. Ive never done an event like this before. Can anyone advise me what to put in the drop bag? Also does anyone know if i can put items in it when collecting halfway round?

What to put in? Some people do top ups on gels/food, new batteries for torch, new trainers, new kit... it's all really up to you. Yes you can stow stuff as well.

A drop bag is something you can use to safeguard against everything going a over t.  It might contain:

Spare clothes (in case they get wet, or you pick the wrong ones)

Spare shoes (in case you pick the wrong ones)

Spare food (you don't have to carry it, so it can be the kind of treat that would otherwise be beyond your dreams)

Massage stick (if you have one)

Thanks for the replies but i found out that i wont be needing one as im doing the Lakeland50 which doesnt have a halfway drop bag/pick up point

Haven't been on here a while, good luck al thoses doing the either race.

(Adding this here as well as the SNOD thread)

Just in case no-one is reading the latest blog ("Essential things you need to know"), there is at least one thing to note that I wouldn't have necessarily considered before going to the event:

Photo ID is required for registration

http://lakeland100.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/essential-things-you-need-to-know-before-the-day/

Has there been a problem with people registering under a different name in the past?

hi all

done the 50 the last 2 years but the olympics has stopped me this year..............

hope you all have a brilliant race..........it is really well organised and tough...........the weather was hot last year and for the first race ever i found i couldn't eat or drink much till 3 am in the morning ..a shock as i usually treat these ultras as one long picnic.......

so take care in the weather and remember salt tablets or electrlyte drinks......

hope you all are successful

Ben - 15 Joss Naylor's turned up last year haha

Off for my last run before we set off on Friday... kind of like a last meal I guess.

Did I see you get equal second at the weekend!?  Nice work....finishing dip or arm-in-arm (bless)? 

Ah, you're right, I got Paul's mixed up.

I see he pulled out at Braithwaite despite going well (12th) for 7-8hrs.  Hope the fella is ok.

Loula noticed she had pulled out and we have been awaiting news.

He was feeling really ill and had to pull out.

Oh  That is a shame after all that training.

he will be ok im sure and at NDW in a few days time 

Having finished the Lakeland 100, I can categorically tell you that it deserves its reputation for being a brutal event!

Ben Davies 15 wrote (see)

Having finished the Lakeland 100, I can categorically tell you that it deserves its reputation for being a brutal event!

That depends on one`s perspective I run on the Lakeland Fells, Passes,tracks and trails all the time and have no issues, however give  few miles on road and I willsay that is brutal.

WELL DONE ALL and commiserations to those that feel they missed there goals, fact is you are all winners,  cause you got off your butt and gave it a shot more power to you