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Steffan
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 Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject: 50 Mile |
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Right, 2008. I'm setting myself up for a 50 miler after or around June time. (unless my legs pack upafter London and Halstead) no more talk, I wanna do it!
Ernie/Mike, any recommendations.
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Ernie
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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There is the 50 mile Challenge on the 10th August .
Very flat and boring but a good easy course for beginners.
Summer isn't generally the time of year for Ultras but at least a race like this could give you credits to enable you to get into one of the decent Ultras.
Why not look at the "Round Rotherham" next Dec as well as this should give you that sense of achievement you are looking for. |
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Jez
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| Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:59 am Post subject: |
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The lure of the dark side is strong...........
In this Jedi!! |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:31 am Post subject: |
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Jez, how did you get that photo of Ernie from his early teens?
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Ernie
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| "The chosen one he may be... but I sense much fear in him." Yoda |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Steffan, also take a look here:
http://www.runfurther.com/
Date Event Location Distance Race website
10 Mar 2007 Wuthering Hike (Short) Yorkshire 31 miles website
07 Apr 2007 Manx Mountain Marathon (Short) Isle Of Man 30 miles website
14 Apr 2007 Calderdale (Medium) Yorkshire 37 miles website
12 May 2007 Fellsman (Long) Yorkshire 61 miles website
19 May 2007 Marlborough (Medium) Wiltshire 33 miles website
07 Jul 2007 Osmotherly Phoenix (Medium) North Yorkshire 33 miles
29 Jul 2007 Downland Ultra Challenge (Short) Sussex 30 miles website
18 Aug 2007 Rhayader (Long) Mid Wales 43 miles
01 Sep 2007 Bullock Smithy (Long) Peak District 56 miles website
15 Sep 2007 High Peak 40 (Medium) Derbyshire 40 miles website
22 Sep 2007 Pumlumon Challenge (Short) Mid Wales 26 miles website
06 Oct 2007 Long Mynd (Long) Shropshire 50 miles
You might want to think about a 50Km - the hardest one I have done was the Slovenian Alpine Marathon......it's in Slovenia.....felt like a 50 miler...
rgds
Mike
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Steffan
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| Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Nice one peeps, August it is!
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Steffan
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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Been doing a bit of reserch for ultra events and I found the London to Brighton 56 in October 2008.
It's off road and I think this could be the one for me.
Anyone else fancy it?
www.extremerunning.org
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Ernie
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'm interested !
Not the same race as the old London to Brighton but I would certainly consider it.
I will look into it a little closer in regards to how well its being marshalled etc.
There is something very appealing about running from London to the Sea. |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Yep - me too !
I can't do the Kent 50 mile challenge next year, as I will be in Wales on holiday (DON'T tell Mark) so this looks a perfect option......
| Quote: | London to Brighton Run
5th October 2008
The London to Brighton Run is a 56 mile (90 kilometre) ultra running event from the River Thames at Greenwich on trails through the beautiful English countryside of the counties of Kent, Surrey and Sussex to the vibrant, cosmopolitan, coastal city of Brighton on the South Coast of England.
Starting at dawn, overlooking London whilst she sleeps, the route begins by General Wolfe’s statue in Greenwich Park, leading you through quiet lanes in surprisingly unspoilt parts of London on its way to the spectacular countryside of the South-East of England. This trail run passes through the edge of North Kent on to the North Downs in the County of Surrey from which, weather permitting, you can see the distant hills of the South Downs that hide the English Channel just beyond and your final destination.
From the North Downs, the paths and tracks of the route run through fields and lanes in a quiet and beautifully preserved part of England. The steam (Bluebell) railway at Horsted Keynes (at about the two-thirds stage) will be tempting at this point as the challenge of the daunting Ditchling Beacon awaits and can be seen in the distance as this incredible journey approaches its end phase.
From the Beacon, a brief few miles will take you to the finish by the spectacular Brighton Pavilion (an Indian style palace built by George the IV, formerly Prince Regent), where other competitors, friends, family and supporters will greet you and help you to celebrate your success.
For those of you who have completed the London to Brighton Road Race of old, this run, although not a direct substitute, will offer a new challenge and a different perspective of the country as viewed from the route. For newcomers to this type of ultra running event, or experienced trail and endurance runners, one thing is certain, it will be a joy, we promise. Minimum 25, maximum 150 participants. Price £40.00 or £38.00 UK Athletics Affiliated. |
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Steffan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Almost entered this, then I read you have to use a compass to navigate.
Thats me stuffed then, last time I used one was on a school field trip to the Brecon beacons!
Also, the Abingdon marathon is two weeks after this! |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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is Abingdon on next year then ?
that could be the Benfleet beano..! |
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Steffan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Yes mate, Sunday October 19th 2008.
Entry for Abingdon opens early January.
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Karl C
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| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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mmmmmmmm  |
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Ernie
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| Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Well it looks like Karl and myself will through caution to the wind and attempt the new "London to Brighton".
We will check out the course beforehand so getting lost shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Still Karl is a little worried about getting lost as we will probably be separated in this one so if we could possibly have another runner to either pace or compete with Karl and this would be much appreciated I'm sure.
Steffan you have run out of excuses for not giving this one a go.
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Steffan
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| Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Ernie/Karl,
if you have the compass, I WILL do this one!
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Ernie
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| Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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| I have a spare Compass you can borrow. |
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mikemoreton
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| Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Typical! Ernie has a spare of everything. God bless him, he lent me a head light to run Hockley Woods
Now,
How far does Karl need a runner, and at what pace? I MAY be interested |
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Steffan
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| Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks Ernie, now all I have to do is learn how to use it!!!! |
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