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Ultra training for beginners

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Velociraptor Sep 2014 4:57pm, 15 Sep 2014 30,867 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor I've done longer events on the SDW - Trailwalker (four finishes), the Beachy Head Marathon, and 90+ miles of the first running of the SDW100. I love it, it's completely different from here but has a unique sort of loveliness. Never been on the NDW to my knowledge.
Derby Tup Sep 2014 5:18pm, 15 Sep 2014 12,520 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup I've done 3 BHM and really enjoyed them. The 30k (off-topic) race on the ND I did twice was great too I don't think I've done an ultra this year but will be back next year with Hardmoors 30, Haworth Hobble, Calderdale Hike and the Lakeland 100 in my sights
FenlandRunner Sep 2014 5:25pm, 15 Sep 2014 2,636 posts	Quote Pin FenlandRunner Three Ultra's finished (Peddars Way, Highland Fling and Speyside Way), but ironically the one I DNF'd was the furthest I've ever travelled, just under 60 miles and the longest time on feet, nearly 20.5 hours. Peddars Way, 31st January 2015, will be next and also my last. It's taken about five years, but I just don't enjoy (!) being on the go for more than 4-5 hours, so marathon distance will be my limit.
Derby Tup Sep 2014 5:28pm, 15 Sep 2014 12,524 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup The fun starts in the second 20 hours Fenners. You're barely getting going
FenlandRunner Sep 2014 5:30pm, 15 Sep 2014 2,637 posts	Quote Pin FenlandRunner Nope, DT, to continue would have been stupid and a risk to myself and others. I just don't embrace the macho pain bullshit. Running is a hobby, a pastime, I'm not in a competition with anyone, I run to have fun and nuke calories.
ogee Sep 2014 5:43pm, 15 Sep 2014 20,263 posts	Quote Pin ogee Do the NDW50 V'rap, you get to sample the delights of the now legendary Bacon Boat
Derby Tup Sep 2014 5:46pm, 15 Sep 2014 12,525 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Bacon Boat? Sounds ace
ogee Sep 2014 6:00pm, 15 Sep 2014 20,264 posts	Quote Pin ogee Oh yes, just got her back from the yard after doing some work on her. New improved Bacon Boat. Come along DT, you will love it. Some haribo managed to get dished out as well. Slight hiccup this year when the butcher gave me someone elses order so I didn't get the right amount or the right quality stuff, only realised on the morning of the race when I cracked open the first bag. Not very happy but managed to muddle through.
Velociraptor Sep 2014 6:05pm, 15 Sep 2014 30,868 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor Bacon boat? Tell me about it. I quite like bacon
ogee Sep 2014 6:27pm, 15 Sep 2014 20,265 posts	Quote Pin ogee Haha, enter the race V'rap, you will love the NDW, the first 50 miles are pretty spectacular. The bacon's a welcome bonus.