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I'm in South Lincolnshire. It's flat as a pancake here so not the ideal preparation ground for anything involving hills! 

My nearest specialist running store is Lincolnshire Runner, and I will be paying them a visit soon to get the trail shoes, so I'll see what they have to offer.

Cupcake - do OMM sell the bladder which goes with the 12L Ultra, or do other makes fit - sorry if its a stupid question!

Thanks for all the advice, it's so hard when you can't actually get your mitts on them to compare.

I am no nearer a decision, any other suggestions will be welcome. I am thinking of ordering a UP as they are not expensive, just to get the feel of carrying one, and using a bladder, then making a more informed decision for the next one if necessary. I like the sound of the OMM....

Regards to all

GC

Hello all

Having a bash at an ultra next year, and need to carry a minimum of 1l of water, emergency first aid and wet weather gear (hopefully won't need it!)

Any recommendations for a ladies backpack, have looked at Salomon agile 12, camelback 2l but completely no idea. I am on the short side but quite wide(!) and tend to chafe quite quickly (ouch!) I need to be buying this relatively soon.

Look forward to hearing from any/somebody

Grumpycow ( I'm not really but don't tell anyone!)

Hi

Yes to the chip timing, you had to collect your chips before the race last year.

I think it costs them money if they don't get them all back and of course a lot of people don't turn up on the day, don't send their chip back and then the event ends up footing the bill. 

Not bottled water, but I think the energy drinks were.

GC

Hi Dean

Don't let that put you off - I'm sure there'll be enough there for you to see somebody all the way round.

Have a look at the results from last year - there ween't that many big gaps. And don't  forget that you'll have all the supporters on the sea front pushing you along - twice! 

Go on, have a go!