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Oct 2019
2:20pm, 16 Oct 2019
1,257 posts
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oumaumau
But is it time lost, or does it just appear that way? Will you be moving as well, with a blister as you would if you'd prevented/addressed it?
I agree, sitting down for a picnic is bad, in fact I've chased runners out of checkpoints for doing this (channeling Henk). I was aiming more for taking care of things, instead of assuming 'any' time stopped is bad.
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Oct 2019
2:54pm, 16 Oct 2019
13,918 posts
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Rosehip
I've just re-read my blog and notes from the Shires and SPires (35 miles) I did a few summers ago. THat was supposed to be the start of lots of loooong runs, but I got PF and my dad got ill and, well here I am again almost from scratch.
Anyway - what I've learned from that is to be sure of nav skills and trust them - I think I wasted more time triple-checking every corner than I did stopping at checkpoints.
This is so good that the thread has woken up again -
thanks for your input guys
-I'm sure there will be many more questions over the next few months 
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Oct 2019
3:08pm, 16 Oct 2019
18,654 posts
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flanker
I think the thin with CPs is to take as long as you need ... and no longer. This might be 30 seconds to fill a bottle, grab a flapjack and GTFO; or 30 minutes to eat a meal, dry out feet, change socks, restock, etc. Each is valid when it is needed.
I'll not detail long loo stops to sort out dodgy guts, but they can also be a very positive use of stopped time!
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Oct 2019
7:03pm, 16 Oct 2019
2,812 posts
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FenlandRunner
oumaumau, sorry, I've not explained myself very well. I think flanker has put it perfectly.
I remember on an early Ultra, Northampton to Tring, I didn't spend enough time getting myself sorted at a checkpoint and regretted it all the way to the finish. Basically don't fanny about but do deal with the things that need dealing with.
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Oct 2019
7:15pm, 16 Oct 2019
10,430 posts
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NDWDave
I’ve never had to have a poo during an ultra including my 38 hour plod along the Kennet and Avon canal. I’ve done over 1,000 miles of ultras.
I think the key is to have efficient stops. You can faff for 5 minutes wasting 4 minutes or spend 30 very wisely.
Not putting too much in drop bags helps with faffing
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Oct 2019
7:47pm, 16 Oct 2019
1,258 posts
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oumaumau
I think we're all in agreement - in summary don't fanny about?
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Oct 2019
7:56pm, 16 Oct 2019
10,431 posts
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NDWDave
Yep. No dicking around either
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Oct 2019
8:08pm, 16 Oct 2019
13,920 posts
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Rosehip
LOL
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Oct 2019
8:33pm, 16 Oct 2019
2,814 posts
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FenlandRunner
Never a poo during an Ultra!!! Unbelievable. That's why I always pack some handy tissues
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Oct 2019
9:23pm, 16 Oct 2019
1,264 posts
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Gromit
I’ve also never done a poo during an ultra , including the 52 hours of spine flare last year 😱
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