wannabe ultra runner?

Rosemary (and for anyone else interested) here is someones GPS readout from a lap at BATB marathon... 
http://share.gps.motionxlive.com/shr/x/track/de0e4d805d9c243c074a731ba118035c?fb_action_ids=10152108234230461&fb_action_types=motionx-gps%3Arecord&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%2210152108234230461%22%3A404045599649235%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210152108234230461%22%3A%22motionx-gps%3Arecord%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

We have lost a couple of runners in Sparta but still got some guys going strong! Lizzy Hawker looks to be flying in 4th place and 10 mins off the lead

Lizzy is amazing! I find her very inspirational, both her running, and her attitude to life...

She is a fantastic runner.

Just waiting to see the other brits come through. Data feed only shows top 5 except at certain points. CP 22 being one where they log everyone on the live feed

I find her very inspiring too, her and Mimi ... in fact Mimi especially as she's older than me and look what she's doing ... I kind of hope I can just keep going on and on and on like she is!!

Mimi is a granny!! ive had advice from a well known and experienced forumite to follw her lead and become what she is!!

...........and i dont mean a  granny

I am in for Dorset and Sussex CTS Jeremy. I was down in Dorset for last years race an the course looks good. I am looking forward to it.

hi i have just entered my first ultra 23/2/2012, i cant seem to find any specific training plans any help you can give me would be really appreciated....thanks

Could do with some more info on the race other than just the date!

Sorry it is a 40miler looks quite flat,i have just done ironman wales but really not sure where to go regarding training for anything over a marathon..

is it the Born to Run ultra Kelvyn? if it is then yes  it is quite flat, i know 2 people who did it this year (when it was 37miles)..mainly all cycle paths so no bother from traffic. if you have done IM then you know you are fine with 26.2.  when and how often do you do your longest runs in training? try and get to do them on a weekend if you arnt already and start adding in some B2bs? then you will get the practice at running on fatigued possibly achy legs that can often creep in past the 30miles mark. dont know what refuelling and hydrating methods you use, im guessing if having done IM you are probably well rehearsed in that part! practice that though, running 40miles whilst eating and drinking may feel and affect you differently than  refuelling on a bike for long distance. you mat find you need slightly different things. same for kit, practise running with a backpack with things you need, that time of year may require extra clothes to keep warm. i dont knw  what CP there are on the BTR event but you may well be able to leave stuff at some of them

I'm in for S Devon - still working on permission for Dorset - it does look a good one. Stretched my allowance of weekends away running this year!

is the Dorset one in December Jeremy?

Yes, Devon is Feb so a new year new away running allowance

Might try the old flowers and dinner out....

yeah...works every time..chuck in a pair of ear-rings and you will be set for at least 4 months escape guilt free

Thanks for your posts. I have never done a marathon before, but the idea of an ultra run really appeals. I dont want to get hung up on times and pace, the distance is more important and realised that this may be the way forward. The longest run i have done is half marathon a while ago. I run 3/4 times a week from 5k to 10k 

But from today I decide to do 12k but felt i could have gone on it was hilly ( live in Saddleworth) but really enjoyed not having the pressure of times and stuff 

Thanks for reading DD