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Jun 2011
7:28pm, 12 Jun 2011
195 posts
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Traviss
B-Lass, Langport is NOT typical of these sort of LDWA type events... it was much tougher than usual, the paths worse (or non existant), far more styles and gates than usual and the instructions vague. I've done a couple of LDWA style events in Suffolk/Norfolk and whilst they are far from easy, no marathon is easy, they were substantially more straightforward than Langport.
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Jun 2011
7:59pm, 12 Jun 2011
10,280 posts
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B-Lass
fair enough. ill have a re-think. was looking forward to barrow but not if i end up as miserable as i did at langport lol
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Jun 2011
8:01pm, 12 Jun 2011
196 posts
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Traviss
Although rather off topic I think the most straightfoward LDWA type one I've done has been the Daffodil Dawdle in March (not a million miles from this place) and the Poppyline in June (aside from a few steep bits at the start and finish but not that bad otherwise really nice and flat)...
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Jun 2011
8:22pm, 12 Jun 2011
66 posts
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YorkshireLass
Wow. This looks like an awesome event. Shame I've not got enough holiday left this year.
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Jun 2011
8:23pm, 12 Jun 2011
30,578 posts
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mxhornet
I'm suprised you say that about Poppyline it has 1700ft of climbing in total.
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Jun 2011
8:56pm, 12 Jun 2011
198 posts
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Traviss
My Garmin had it at 1297' for the 2010 event... do they alter the route from year to year perhaps? Maybe my memory is fading, just didn't seem too bad to me! There are a couple of decent climbs within the first few miles, but after that it SEEMED pretty flat, although you know when I think about it now I did the South Downs Trail one the week after and anything seems flat in comparison! Maybe memory is playing tricks!
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Jun 2011
9:03pm, 12 Jun 2011
30,580 posts
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mxhornet
Same course as last year. They claim 520 metres on the entry form, which is just over 1700 feet. Agreed two tough climbs in early miles and then the long drag and sharp finish up the cliff before dropping back down in to Sheringham, which people might know from the Round Norfolk Relay, which was pretty tough with a headwind today.
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Jun 2011
9:24pm, 12 Jun 2011
2,548 posts
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DrBob
BL, you should do it!  You too GF!
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Jun 2011
10:21pm, 12 Jun 2011
5,385 posts
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BlueWombat
I'm sure it won't be like Langport. Looking forward to it. Must sign up some time! Any sign of the run routes yet?
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Jun 2011
1:12pm, 14 Jun 2011
118 posts
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Loz
I quite like the tough routes, but probably not for 4 in 4 days. Just done Swaledale marathon with lots of nice hills in it. Excellent route and one I'd recommend. C'mon everyone get signed up. It'll be fun:)
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