wannabe ultra runner? - Page 334 - Ultra / Adventure racing

spen71

03/01/2013 at 21:59

Would it matter if I did the back to backs the wrong way around sometimes?

Ie 12+20 instead of 20 +12. Or would it be better to up it to 14 +20

Or should this be a thread in itself?

WiB

03/01/2013 at 22:14

Spen - personally I think you could afford to make the intensity of the shorter run a little harder if you swap them around but can't see it doing you any harm.

Debra Bourne

04/01/2013 at 08:27

WIB: I can run in the wet: I ran Greater Manchester Marathon (5C, rain, hail, gale force winds), I ran Croydon Ultra (rain varying from light to torrential) and I've run through the streams that develop along the paths of the Vanguard Way in wet weather. But there's a difference between "wet" and "towpath flooded, river bank may not be visible...".

touie2

04/01/2013 at 11:31

Bit fed up of wet and windy at the moment would like a bit of cold and sunny instead!!!

WiB

04/01/2013 at 11:57

Anyone fancy a pair of these? http://www.gizmag.com/barefoot-shoes-metal-chain-mail-socks/25615/

A bargain at £160.

spen71

04/01/2013 at 15:13

Right I know this has been done to death and I cannot be arsed looking back for what has been said.

Rucksacks. I do not like hydration packs prefer bottles. I have the OMM 10l but am not able to get the bottles out with out taking the pack off my back... I have a bum bag thing but that only carries 750ml (I think).. I like to carry 2 litres really... SO what should i try?

touie2

04/01/2013 at 16:26

UltrAspire packs would be worth looking at they do them that work with bottles! I have a salomon s-lab pack that can take a couple of slim bottles not 2 litres worth though!

WiB

04/01/2013 at 17:27

Spen - I have an ultraspire vest. It is awesome! They do them with different bottle arrangements too so you may well find one that you can carry 2 lites in. Almost certainly 1.5 litres i would think.

Also Ultimate Direction have brought out some new signature packs. All carry at least 2 bottles I think. Worth a look.

spen71

04/01/2013 at 17:30

Ive just been looking at the ultraspire bumbags. 1.2l so with a handheld it is the 2l.

spen71

04/01/2013 at 17:34

http://www.ultramarathonrunningstore.com/Ultimate-Direction-NAVITI-Waist-Hydration-Pack-p/udnaviti.htm

Edit it is a ultimate direction one

touie2

04/01/2013 at 19:14

I have a salomon twin bottle waist pack had forgotten about that! Tbh it's a bit annoying bouncing around in the middle I much prefer the vest style packs!

spen71

04/01/2013 at 19:30

I know what you mean touie but i cannot be doing with the hydration bags. Im a stuck in the mud that way.

WiB

04/01/2013 at 19:36

Vest and handhelds? I run with a single handheld no problem but used 2 at Lakeland and was ok. That's only just over a litre though.

spen71

04/01/2013 at 19:56

whats the vest then?

GKD

04/01/2013 at 20:01

Do you always carry 2 litres? That's a fair bit of weight to be carrying as your default hydration supply

spen71

04/01/2013 at 20:02

I dont like the one bottle lol

WiB

04/01/2013 at 20:02

I use the ultraspire surge but take the bladder out. Its enough room for everything that I need to carry and for mandatory kit.

I am tempted by the Ultimate Direction signature vest... the Anton Krupicka one.

With regards to one bottle, I guess its personal preference. I only carry one as I find that is enough to see me through about 20 miles if need be.

Edited: 04/01/2013 at 20:06

spen71

04/01/2013 at 20:07

Your twice as quick as most of us tho!

spen71

04/01/2013 at 20:09

They dont seem to have a lot of storage if you are out in the hills tho.

spen71

04/01/2013 at 20:19

http://www.ultramarathonrunningstore.com/UltrAspire-FASTPACK-Backpack-Race-Vest-p/ua503.htm

Like that one!!!!!