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SpicedApple Jun 2019 9:45pm, 14 Jun 2019 7,587 posts	0 SpicedApple Thoughts? I would hope to run/walk, averaging around 13.5 min/mile. Been a plodder in the dim and distant past, so am hoping I wouldn't have to try out different food, gear etc. for too long before finding something that works for me, so the question is really mainly about time on feet and running. I know it's a ridiculous idea and will hurt, but just how ridiculous - say, more than 10 on a scale from 1-10?
mrs shanksi Jun 2019 9:58pm, 14 Jun 2019 9,815 posts	0 mrs shanksi Go for it! What are you planning Spicey?
SpicedApple Jun 2019 8:20pm, 15 Jun 2019 7,588 posts	0 SpicedApple I guess there's only one way to find out just how silly an idea this is, Mrs S. Thinking Speyside Way, so actually a little less than 40 miles - in less than 3 months.
Derby Tup Jun 2019 8:26pm, 15 Jun 2019 32,236 posts	0 Derby Tup If you have a decent level of settee fitness eg if you can walk say 7-8 miles you’ll be fine Good luck; my second ever race was an ultra
Deinonychus Jun 2019 8:30pm, 15 Jun 2019 353 posts	0 Deinonychus I think you should do it. I’ve never run an ultra, but I think it would be manageable, as your running at a fairly low intensity. Good luck.
Deinonychus Jun 2019 8:35pm, 15 Jun 2019 354 posts	0 Deinonychus I’ll be walking The Speyside Way in a couple of weeks, but can’t make this year’s race. Gutted that it’s to be the last one. (But that’s all the more reason for you to do it)
SpicedApple Jun 2019 9:48am, 16 Jun 2019 7,589 posts	0 SpicedApple Thanks, Derby Tup and Deinonychus! (Is that why we ask these sort of questions on Fetch, because we know Fetchies would usually encourage our mad ideas? ;)) "Settee fitness", what a brilliant term! I've run a handful or so ultras, but not the Speyside Way. Mr SA has done it for the past 9 years though, so would be nice to join him for the last one. Enjoy walking it, Deinonychus! Where are you starting?
Deinonychus Jun 2019 9:51am, 16 Jun 2019 358 posts	0 Deinonychus Starting at Newtonmore, and doing the Badenoch way, before joining the Speyside Way proper. Hopefully the weather is good.
ChrisHB Jun 2019 9:58am, 16 Jun 2019 18,104 posts	0 ChrisHB What a nice surprise for a Sunday morning! I'd say go for it, as long as you are confident in your footwear and other kit. Can you walk that fast?
mrs shanksi Jun 2019 10:02am, 16 Jun 2019 9,817 posts	0 mrs shanksi I think that's a lovely thing to do and you'll be fine! Will you be at whw race next weekend? It would be great to see you x

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