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Sep 2014
4:10pm, 15 Sep 2014
1,014 posts
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jacdaw
I've done 3 ultras this year, since I started this thread; a 54 miler (the Fling), a 69 miler (the Wall) and a 50 (Lakeland 50).
The first went much better than expected, and I loved it. The second went better than expected, but was very dull in places and had too much tarmac. The third I almost pulled out of as I apparently lost the ability to climb hills and breathe at the same time, but I finished feeling a bit better, and beat last year's time by about 45 minutes.
I've got one more long race this year (38 miles, Jedburgh), and that will do me until the spring.
I have to say that I still feel like an absolute beginner!
I'm thinking maybe the Fling and the Great Glen next year, and possibly Glenmore 24 to see how near I can get to 100 miles... with the intention of trying the Lakeland 100 in 2016.
I really fancy the WHW, but I don't think I'll ever be able to organise a support crew.
But I'm already getting sidetracked by thoughts of training for a Windermere swim next summer.
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Sep 2014
4:14pm, 15 Sep 2014
30,862 posts
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Velociraptor
I'm always on the point of offering to crew for the WHW and then I remember the reason why I can't. It's the size of a full stop, travels in groups of about a million, and eats  s 
All being well (waiting list permitting!), my son should be doing his first ultra, a 38-miler, on his 21st birthday in March. He's an endurance monster in the making and will be a good ultramarathoner in time, but is in no rush to prioritise distance over speed. Sensible lad
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Sep 2014
4:24pm, 15 Sep 2014
3,827 posts
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Rosehip
Very sensible for youngster your boy V'rap
I really enjoyed my mini ultra (50K) initiation - no pressure to perform to a pace and if I don't be silly I can keep on keeping on . BUT that was flat. will have another go at a flat 30 miler soon and then see if extending the distance or adding lumps still appeals
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Sep 2014
4:25pm, 15 Sep 2014
1,017 posts
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jacdaw
I'm going to test the theory that ultra training kills your ability to run fast this autumn by running a couple of ten milers. I fear the worst!
But it might just be age.
If I was 20 years younger I think I'd try to be sure that I had got PBs I was happy with in all of the shorter distances before moving up to ultras. Then if the ultra training improved my times for short races I'd be happy, and if it didn't I would still be happy.
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Sep 2014
4:29pm, 15 Sep 2014
30,863 posts
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Velociraptor
My WAVAs from marathon upwards are soft in comparison with shorter distances. Probably because I've never done an ultra on a straightforward course while in racing shape.
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Sep 2014
4:30pm, 15 Sep 2014
3,828 posts
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Rosehip
If I were 20 years younger I'd be the same - but I reckon I'm never going to challenge any club age records at the short stuff - and speedwork hurts!
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Sep 2014
4:33pm, 15 Sep 2014
441 posts
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Shred Betty
Did my first mini one this year - 35 miles at the CTS Pembrokeshire and I've signed up for the NDW50 for next year - EEEEK! I did manage 10 laps at TR24, but stopped for a shower and a sleep in the middle of the night, so don't think that really counts! Need to get better at fueling, and if I'm going to have another go at TR24 staying awake!
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Sep 2014
4:38pm, 15 Sep 2014
3,829 posts
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Rosehip
I thought for too long about the SDW 50 and it filled up - but I'm on the waitlist.
I am fairly sure that that's more than tough enough for me and the lumps in the NDW (that I used to hike and cycle as a teen, so I remember some as being rather sharp for a southern softie) might be bit much for me - maybe in a couple of years if I still have working joints
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Sep 2014
4:39pm, 15 Sep 2014
30,865 posts
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Velociraptor
The SDW and NDW 50 both sound fantastic.
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Sep 2014
4:50pm, 15 Sep 2014
3,830 posts
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Rosehip
It's a great part of the world V'rap
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