Ultra Marathons

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Huntsman May 2017 12:12pm, 11 May 2017 5,388 posts	0 Huntsman Has anyone here ran Salisbury 50k? I'm thinking of entering for this years race in August. Be interested to read anyone's feedback. Would be my first ultra.
Vixx May 2017 3:48pm, 11 May 2017 550 posts	0 Vixx If that's part of the 54321 then go ahead - I did the marathon option last year, and it was a brilliant day, well organised, great scenery and good cut-off times. It's very hilly in places, but predominantly off-road. I'm considering going for the marathon again.
Huntsman May 2017 4:18pm, 11 May 2017 5,389 posts	0 Huntsman Thanks Vixx. I guess for a trail run it might be a bit wrong if the course wasn't tough I'll see what shape I'm in then probably enter next month.
mbln May 2017 6:07pm, 11 May 2017 882 posts	0 mbln I did the 50k a few years back. It's a relatively fast (my pb) undulating route, covering lots of different ground. Meeting up with the shorter races as you move through the course keeps it fun, and generates a good atmosphere. And it's all for a good cause to boot...
Huntsman May 2017 6:15pm, 11 May 2017 5,391 posts	0 Huntsman Sounds good mbln. How much slower to run for a trail 50k compared to a road marathon is a bit tricky. What's the general rule. I was thinking about 20-30 secs a mile to get a decent time but also to still enjoy it (apart from the inevitable painful end).
mbln May 2017 7:40pm, 11 May 2017 883 posts	0 mbln That seems pretty ambitious There is plenty of runnable terrain, but it varies from road, to well made trail, to singletrack across fields to dodging the tourists around the cathedral near the finish. And if memory serves, at one point you follow a string through a wood... I'd just aim to make good progress, and see what time falls out at the end. I was probably in 3:40 road marathon shape when I happily came away with 4:40
NDWDave May 2017 8:00pm, 11 May 2017 3,056 posts	0 NDWDave More dot watching.... bustinyourballs.org Tom is a lovely bloke I shared a few miles of the 2015 TP100 with.
Huntsman May 2017 11:59pm, 11 May 2017 5,392 posts	0 Huntsman Thanks mbin.
Silver Strider May 2017 2:42pm, 12 May 2017 1,637 posts	0 Silver Strider Here's one to wet the appetite. Starts in 10 days time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLokbLTSfxs&feature=youtu.be
Bintmcskint May 2017 2:54pm, 12 May 2017 35,881 posts	0 Bintmcskint You're going to have such fun