The SNOD ultra runnig thread

Where did you go today then, cd?

i dont know where that second one came from. ive been tied to a desk all day...i must be going insane frodo/t rex..or old

euph..i lived your way for a bit but didnt run in those days..must try it out

Hey, TRex, are you up for the Lakeland 50 again, or have you been put off for good ? (I see you've had another couple of epics via your write-ups on the other SNOD page so it clearly hasn't put you off ultras ). I've signed up again so should hopefully meet up with some of you next year, if not before.

*Frodo*, sorry to hear you've lost your mojo. Hope it comes back soon 

Hi, Heavy Legs.  Sorry, are you down for SNOD marathon - I can't remember? Or perhaps you go over there for crazy reports (I'm not the only one  - Chrissi's getting good, and so's *Frodo* ).

I wouldn't say put off exactly, it's just a lot of it (L50) wasn't good running.  And this year's was in reasonable weather (although a bit soggy underfoot)!  Another aim was to meet up with folks but that didn't happen either. After a bit more experience of other UK ultras I may go back another year.  I need more mountain experience e.g. Brecon Beacons which I still haven't got yet.

That rhabdomyolysis scare has also given me something to think about since it is something that can recur.

TRex, no, I'm not doing SNOD this year. Doing the L50 has confirmed to me (or to be more exact, my legs) that if I'm going to do the longer stuff then I'm better off on the trails. Not sure what to do next though, was thinking of doing the Highland Fling - have you done that one ?

Have to say, I do still enjoy popping over to the other thread to see what everyone's up to even though I'm not running it this year  

has t rex done the fling? he (and i ) went there very well equipped for the ensuing navving that we thought would be required..didnt you/we t rex? remember standing on the start line..there was something that made us different

if you want to do the L50 get your entry in now. theres already a waiting list.

im hoping i may just see a few of you up there next time

Lirish - it was the May "warmish" B40 that I've done, not the Dec one.  Can't race in the winter - the cold air exacerbates my asthma symptoms very badly indeed.  A pity, but there we are.  I've turned into a fair weather runner only racing between March and October.

Heavy Legs - understand that.  I hardly ever do road races now.  Done Fling four times - two with extensions.  As cd says, a map isn't that important!  New organisers this year so I don't know how well it went.  It was certainly a very good event, low key, friendly, and no need for support crews.

Heavy Legs wrote (see)

Doing the L50 has confirmed to me (or to be more exact, my legs) that if I'm going to do the longer stuff then I'm better off on the trails.  

Welcome to the dark side HB

collie dave wrote (see)

has t rex done the fling? he (and i ) went there very well equipped for the ensuing navving that we thought would be required..didnt you/we t rex? remember standing on the start line..there was something that made us different

let me guess, you were carrying one of these? ;)

Back to business this week, 7.25m hilly trail run monday evening, nice and fresh after the weekend. Went ok, steady pace and ran into a few people I knew on way around and had a chat so further steadied, which stopped me working too hard. And a spur of moment run last night, wrong side of town so dug emergency trail shoes out boot (old pair - in case I ever do anything daft like forget to pack current pair) and grabbed an old top, socks and swimming shorts from my parents house. Went for a run on the hessle foreshore towards Ferriby as far as there is a beach and back. Only ended up being 2m+ on beach, 2.7m total - but camber, loose stone surface and intermittant rocks made for a good flat workout that I'm going to try and do regularly to give ankles and core a blast!

Anyone HP40ing at the weekend? Good luck if so. Will be about 15-20m of Wolds at weekend for me, just trying to persuade a few others from running club to join me on a hilly route, hahahaHAHA

I'm marshalling at HP40 - beet farm, so hope to see all who are doing it. Then doing a reccee for Dusk till Dawn Ultra. Have a good week-end all.

Lots of cloak and dagger entry to the L50 and 100 this year  Is this a tactical approach? to sneak up on it and attack it without warning

I've decided not to enter either Lakeland event next year. Not because of the event or anything about it, its brilliant, top notch, right up my street (metaphorically). But, juswt thought I'd leave a window there for a different challenge. E.g. Somebody set a record for the Wolds Way this year, very fast, no chance of me beating. But what about unsupported - don't know anybody who has done this, not sure if there is a record or claimed record? Even if there was and its too fast I fancy I could improve my mark of last year somewhat... Is one such idea But also fancying the HM110 (if the 60 goes well).

17 wolds miles and 3000 up and down today in lovely sunshine and mild breeze, too easy, lovely route.

Anyone on here ever done the High Peak marathon?

Cheers SP, you've confirmed what I've read/heard about this. Sounds a great challenge as the navigational aspect is so key. This interests me as its close enough for me to get away there for a few recces.

Will be interesting to test navigational "nouse", as I wouldn't say anyone on our team was a very strong navigator, or is over-familiar with area, but if well prepapred and we keep concentrated and don't get carried away I reckon we'll be ok as we've all done plenty of trail runs requiring navigation. I've done the route during day, but not as far as Bleaklow and we still missed one path we were looking for in Lost Lad area, mainly beacuse I was navigating and somebody ran on ahead and by time I caught we were well passed where path was supoosed to be. That day not an issue as we used an alternative path to get where we were going - looping around via reservoirs back to Edale - but will need to be more steady and observant in the event.

In our favour we have the stamina, strength and can get/use the kit required for conditions. Somebody else is sorting the entry, so will have to see if get in now.

How did the marshalling go, see any familair faces? doing ok?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19609293 -90c!