questions for MM...........OR KARL

runningman · questions for MM...........OR KARL

Mike , as you know the day or days of reckoning are fast approaching !
ive got 35 bloody pages of A 4 route map to carry ! what do you do , i assume you carry them in plastic !

Ernie

Runningman, assuming the maps are supplied I would try to store the bulk of them in a large A4 Snap Seal plastic bag/bags inside your pack and only carry a few (folded) relevant maps in a "A5" map holder to either be held or hanged around your neck. Just carry enough maps in the A5 holder to last a few hours and then replace during stops.

Good Luck.

Mike Mason

Runningman, what I do is have them laminated. Probably back to back so 2 map areas on one sheet. And then hole punch with some string through so you can turn them over easily and not lose them. However, as you have so many and of that size I would probably arrange with support crew at different checkpoints to hand you the next few sections ie, carry just 1-2 sections.....(For the Mont Blanc Ultra the map numbers are about same but smaller than A4 and I carry the section to main checkpoint).

Make sure the section pages are numbered and that your support crew have full sets also. If you have any planned meeting points outside of the official checkpoints (I don't know how your race is organised) but you may have the odd hotel/B&B/sauna/jacuzzi/tanning room etc....sorry but I couldn't resist compress

then mark those on the maps as well.

Laminating is best because everytime you take paper maps out out of plastic covers it will always be raining...Mason's Law of Running #234. Remember where Ernie comes from it never rains. The concern there is being attacked by Dingoes or rabid possums who will chew unlaminated paper......

rgds

Mike

Karl C

Gary, I can laminate stuff if needed.

I have printed a copy of the route in booklet style, if that helps to stop all the pages flying across the countryside.

Do you really need to carry all the maps...?

Will Rory store maps/stuff at the checkpoints for you?

Are you going to carry the mini-bar, or leave it in the hotel ?
What about dressing gowns/towels/shampoo/showel gel satchets ?

drunken

Mike Mason

Karl, I feel sorry for poor Runningman having to put up with these digs. You won't catch me doing it again. Still he is probably out training now and can catch up on his rest later.....at the hotel stop....damn.......

rgds

Mike

Karl C

Yes, I am sorry Mike.

It is bad enough he is having to run 200 miles, but to carry all those little bars of complementary soap is another thing altogether.

Karl C

checkpoint one -

Gary, be careful the pillows look lethal !

Karl C

checkpoint 2

Gary, you didn't say it was a Triathlon...?

Mike Mason

Karl, absolutely brilliant - almost strained stomach laughing......

rgds

Mike

Jez

Runningman,

As a special treat for you on your overnight stay I have booked for you a nice foot massage and pedicure, so you too can have lovely feet!....I thought it only fair to let you chose the nail polish colour x

Mike Mason

Jez, please..please...please... remember...................this is a 'caring club.....' my arse.... hello2

rgds

Mike

runningman

boys boys boys ! stop it i cant stop laughing ! mike i will e mail u later ! karl you are so cheeky ! jez you should know better ! and ernie thanks for being sensible ! gaza

mikemoreton

Jez, Is that the same pedicurist that did your feet? The word Pikey springs to mind. Ha ha. no hold over me now on the marathon training. :p

Gary, dont listen to these guys, they are winding you up. I know you wont be stopping in this luxury overnight. You told me on the Ultra Run that you would just 'kip on the side of the road'. I believed you!!

I shall be crossing Gary off my 'hero' list.

mikemoreton

Oh bugger!!

Forgot.

I still got Jez for the forseeable future. Weight loss program next.
Gawd, I'm so sorry Jez. Yer still number 1 on my 'hero' list though

Mike

Ernie

Runningman, I am trying really hard to be good , but I dont know how long I can hold out.

Karl C

checkpoint 3

runningman

karl have you nothing better to do !

Karl C

I know - sorry Gary. Respect due to your efforts obviously.

Let me know your timing plan for Saturday and I will check my diary.

The route map has been uploaded as a PowerPoint presentation here

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/seni/senimaps.ppt

runningman

who cares its the best laugh ive had in ages ! ive been having some great corrospondance with Mike , he has been so helpfull and he speaks very highly of you Karl ! and iam actualy going to meet him ! more later ! this is starting to turn into a bit of a blog !

Karl C

Gary, given you your own spot in the Ultra forum

http://benfleetrunningclub.myfast....org/about407.html&highlight=

You know I luv you like a brother ...

(group hug, group hug)

Word of warning - don't meet MM in Hockley Woods after dark....... I haven't been the same since.....

mikemoreton

Can you be more specific than MM as thats also my initials and I also live in Hockley. Quite close to the woods too!!

Karl C

Sorry, I am referring to Mike Mason

Don't worry though, cos he doesn't really exist.........or does he...??

I couldn't sit down for weeks last time we met... geek

mikemoreton

Knew you were referring to Mike Mason. Also, Talking to yourself is the first sign of madness..... I should know. I keep telling myself that.

Karl C

So you are also from Hockley .....??

(we must have the entire olde village here now)

How is the social fraternity of Hockley....

See you had quite a gathering at the weekend

Anyone I know.........

mikemoreton

Looks like my Mother in Law.........Hrm. How much do I owe you?