Ultra Marathons

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NDWDave Jul 2022 2:08pm, 6 Jul 2022 16,997 posts	0 NDWDave I run-commute with an Osprey one - it is pretty low spec versus fancy race vests but has worked well with my laptop in it I ended up running Lon Las with it
EvilPixie Jul 2022 2:20pm, 6 Jul 2022 33,780 posts	0 EvilPixie I rucksack I was using was the competitors one that Ironman gave out at Staffs so a standard look, no straps across the front (so slight bounce) and the shoulder straps aren't so wide and are close to my neck (slight irritation) very lightweight with no pockets at the front not designed to run in just show off that you had got to the start of an IM event (I DNFd so didn't get the tee!)
Rosehip Jul 2022 11:50pm, 6 Jul 2022 25,739 posts	0 Rosehip There’s a survey for some research discussed on the latest runtothehills podcast uclan.eu.qualtrics.com A study at Lancaster uni, sounds like the outcome could be interesting, if you have five minutes…
geordiegirl Jul 2022 6:46am, 7 Jul 2022 18,314 posts	0 geordiegirl Completed
jacdaw Jul 2022 11:38am, 7 Jul 2022 3,734 posts	0 jacdaw Uni of Central Lancashire, I think, not Lancaster.
Rosehip Jul 2022 4:51pm, 7 Jul 2022 25,741 posts	0 Rosehip Oops, sorry, yes!
Rosehip Jul 2022 4:52pm, 7 Jul 2022 25,742 posts	0 Rosehip And the correct link with a bit more info trailultraproject.com
NDWDave Jul 2022 1:06pm, 10 Jul 2022 17,013 posts	0 NDWDave I DNFed the Tenby Ironman so sent the backpack off to the charity shop… This backpack is pretty good for race top trumps though
royal jelly Jul 2022 3:17pm, 11 Jul 2022 3,289 posts	0 royal jelly I might have to take this one off my watch list after yesterday! I did local new event the Sandlings 55. It was baking, the first half went ok! Then the reflux started and I struggled with nausea. We nearly got pulled at the final checkpoint with just 6 miles to go but we made it! I’m not going to be doing anything over 32 miles again! Ever!
paulcook Jul 2022 3:21pm, 11 Jul 2022 1,409 posts	0 paulcook Give it a couple of days and you'll have changed your mind!!!!