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Nov 2016
7:22am, 28 Nov 2016
991 posts
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photoset
Morning:-)
 FML
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Nov 2016
7:55am, 28 Nov 2016
31,696 posts
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NoFleecingAround
Think that's enough brownie points for you to do whatever races you like, CStar! Start with 10 and adjust upwards for every day of rain 
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Nov 2016
8:01am, 28 Nov 2016
5,082 posts
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Pompey Paul
CStar - That should allow you to do this marathon, surely:
THE EVEREST MARATHON
The Everest Marathon is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest marathon in the world. The start line is at Gorak Shep 5184m (17,000 feet), close to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. The finish is at the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar at 3446m (11,300 feet) and the course is a measured 42 km (26.2 miles) over rough mountain trails. It is the world’s most spectacular race and has been held sixteen times every two years since 1987.
To acclimatise naturally to the high altitude all runners join together for a 26 day holiday in Nepal. This holiday combines sightseeing in the capital, Kathmandu, a 15 day trek to the start under medical supervision, ascents of Gokyo Ri (5483m) and Kala Pattar (5623m) for the best views of Everest and one of the most gruelling races in the world.
Although the course is basically down hill, there are two steep uphill sections. There may be snow and ice on the upper part and there is considerable exposure along much of the route. For this reason the race is only suitable for runners with recent experience of cross country, fell or mountain running and endurance events. Experience of rough terrain is essential and road marathon experience is not sufficient on its own.
Enjoy
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Nov 2016
8:04am, 28 Nov 2016
31,697 posts
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NoFleecingAround
Lol
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Nov 2016
8:35am, 28 Nov 2016
22,250 posts
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alpenrose
Morning
Drat - I won't be entering that marathon any time soon then!
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Nov 2016
8:38am, 28 Nov 2016
13,338 posts
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LindsD
Morning
Terrible night. Have hurt back coughing.
Have to go to work tho because it's graduation and I get to see all last year's students all happy
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Nov 2016
9:01am, 28 Nov 2016
7,955 posts
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Rosehip
Morning
Oh if only I had the time money and fitness PP - would love to give that a go
Oh Linds - hope you're not too uncomfortable!
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Nov 2016
9:11am, 28 Nov 2016
5,083 posts
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Pompey Paul
The 15 day trek to the start line and the acclimatisation makes it a bit different. High risk of falling over and doing some big damage though as the views are so spectacular and the trails are so uneven.
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Nov 2016
9:32am, 28 Nov 2016
6,314 posts
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CStar
Sounds perfect PP
Gentle ((Linds))
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Nov 2016
9:40am, 28 Nov 2016
3,907 posts
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Mandymoo
Think will give that a miss PP - have only just recently watched Evert the film......
(((Linds)))
Morning all
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and 700er 
s are often spotted around here. 