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Altra VIRTUAL West Highland Way Race

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JRitchie
JRitchie
Jun 2020
11:00am, 9 Jun 2020
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Great to see a thread on this opening. I have entered (there are a number of local fetchies in as well) and I'm really looking forward to this. As someone who struggles with the long stuff but loves to follow the ultra chat Im excited about getting a little closer to the WHW.
mrs shanksi
mrs shanksi
Jun 2020
11:14am, 9 Jun 2020
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I'm in. Good to see lots of Fetchies in.

JRitchie I'm looking forward to running some of it with you IRL.

This is going to be tough for me at this point. After the D99 last March I haven't run more than 94 miles in one month, never mind 9.5 days. It's the kick up the bum I need and I'm looking forward to the whw chat. I had volunteered to be in the sweeper team for this year's real race so this will be quite different. Might even get a pb? 27:13 to beat! At least I can't lose an hour at KLL! And no rain-soaked deathmarch on the Lairig Mhor!
DoricQuine
DoricQuine
Jun 2020
11:35am, 9 Jun 2020
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fetcheveryone.com/races/virtual-west-highland-way-race-4495169

I have added this to the race listings if anyone wants to add to their portfolio?
mrs shanksi
mrs shanksi
Jun 2020
11:56am, 9 Jun 2020
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Thanks DQ 😀
CumbriAndy
CumbriAndy
Jun 2020
11:58am, 9 Jun 2020
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Thanks DQ but I'm wary about adding this to my portfolio.

That's not because I have anything to hide but, rather, because (assuming I finish) it's going to spit out a PB for 95 miles at the end. Nothing particularly wrong with that in itself but a time gained through multiple activities over several days with plenty of sleep is inevitably going to be significantly quicker than anything that could be achieved attempting the same distance as a continuous effort. I'm not sure I want my profile skewed by a PB for the distance which is likely to be many hours quicker than if I'd attempted the 'real' event.

Maybe I'm being over-sensitive but I'd prefer it if the race listing could be adapted in some way that it didn't generate PBs?
DoricQuine
DoricQuine
Jun 2020
12:00pm, 9 Jun 2020
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I am never likely to do the race for real but get your point CA - will ask Fetch :)
JRitchie
JRitchie
Jun 2020
12:07pm, 9 Jun 2020
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I did think about that as well CumbriAndy. Race listing is great to see who is in and link to blog and thread but its not a single race. I'm sure another category for a "flexible finish" or some such would be a decent fix so it doesn't create confusion and dodgy PBs.
mrs shanksi
mrs shanksi
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12:08pm, 9 Jun 2020
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I have the same thoughts CumbriAndy, I hadn't realised DQ had made it a PB race. Isn't the easiest thing to do to remove it from PB listings? I was kind of joking about beating my PB, I realise it's not the same as the actual race.
DoricQuine
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12:12pm, 9 Jun 2020
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You used to be able to Mrs S but it defaults to that setting now. I have asked Fetch to change it for me as it would be good to see who else is taking part and blogs etc
mrs shanksi
mrs shanksi
Jun 2020
12:15pm, 9 Jun 2020
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And DQ, never say never, this might inspire you to do the real race. I've said this to JRitchie repeatedly, he could do it, you could do it. The actual race has very generous cut offs so as long as you make it to Balmaha (20 miles) while still running most of it you can practically fast - walk the rest and be in within 35 hours.

The first year I did it I didn't run a step after Auchtertyre due to injury, and still finished with four hours to spare.

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Following the cancellation of the 2020 Altra West Highland Way Race, we have decided to organise a virtual West Highland Way Race instead. The virtual events start at midnight on Thursday 11 June and allows people to run or walk 95 miles over 9.5 days, either individually, as a semi competitive 3 person relay team, or as a multi person fun relay team.

All entrants need to follow government guidelines for the period of the virtual race. Like all virtual events it relies on honesty from everyone, just getting out there, logging some miles as accurately as possible, and having some fun too.

Unlike the traditional event we are actively discouraging anyone from covering the 95 miles in one go. Instead you can run segments of your choosing, reaching the 3 checkpoint cutoffs, and then uploading your details to an online platform run by SI Entries.

Checkpoints are at:

Inversnaid - Leg 1: 36 miles to be completed by midnight on Monday 15 June;

Victoria Bridge, by Loch Tulla - Leg 2: a further 27 miles to be completed by midnight on Thursday 18 June;

Fort William - Leg 3: a further 32 miles giving a total of 95 miles to be completed by midday on Sunday 21 June.

Each runner or team needs to decide on a strategy according to their own ambitions and available time. Run and enjoy long single stages or break it down in to smaller (and possibly faster) stages - your imagination is your only guide.

On the evening of Saturday 20 June from 7pm to 8.30pm there will also be a show hosted by John Kynaston and Ian Beattie on the race Facebook page. They will chat with previous race winners and characters from earlier West Highland Way Races, along with a quiz.

More details, including a link to the entry page on SI Entries, can be found on the race website westhighlandwayrace.org
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