Ultra Marathons

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NDWDave 19 Apr 12:02pm, 19 Apr 2024 19,411 posts	0 NDWDave This reminds of Jim Walmsley taking part in the runner survey for the Western states. They ask a range of questions like which GPS watch you use, socks etc. They asked him which light source he was planning to use and his answer was “the sun”. Ironically he missed a turn so finished after dark with a borrowed head light
flanker 21 Apr 7:34pm, 21 Apr 2024 21,214 posts	0 flanker it's an interesting question. If someone if looking to do a night run, I'm not sure an ultra where there's 30+ hours of daylight and 8 hours of dark would be what they are looking for?
flanker 21 Apr 7:39pm, 21 Apr 2024 21,215 posts	0 flanker I was considering a last minute entry to Fellsman as I've just lost 2 weeks of training due to yet another bout of Covid, and it seemed like a way to play catch up (and I love the event) but K had arranged a surprise (not so much now) posh birthday meal for Saturday night so I've decided not doing so is the better idea. It's also probably the best idea health-wise too: a tough event a week after a nasty virus is probably not that sensible (especially as I DNS'ed a reverse London marathon last night due to feeling too weak). I think I'll put it in the diary for next year.
K5 Gus 25 Apr 5:13pm, 25 Apr 2024 6,132 posts	0 K5 Gus Fling on Saturday - I'm marshalling at Beinglas rather than the finish line, and will also be at the start to transport the Beinglas drop bags up to the CP. Hope to see those I know at one of these places ( or both !! ). Full day at Tyndrum tomorrow getting all the marquees up and that red carpet laid in a nice straight line
mattykay 25 Apr 9:21pm, 25 Apr 2024 59 posts	0 mattykay I'll be at the fling. Already dreading the 4.30am alarm.
mattykay 25 Apr 9:21pm, 25 Apr 2024 60 posts	0 mattykay Thanks in advance for your efforts K5!
CumbriAndy 25 Apr 10:10pm, 25 Apr 2024 3,236 posts	0 CumbriAndy Indeed - Thanks in advance Gus. I hope to thank you, and many of your 'colleagues' in person during the day.