Ultra Discussion Thread

robinph · 20-06-2019 10:50am

Starting last Friday, Paul Tierney has been attempting to break the record for completing all 214 Wainrights in the Lake District. The current record is 6days and 13 hours, and it looks like he should be finishing around 3pm today which will knock about 6hrs off the record. I've been dropping in and out of watching the tracker this week just to see if it has still been moving each morning:

http://live.opentracking.co.uk/pault19/#

https://www.inov-8.com/blog/paultierneywainwright/

Only 6 peaks left to go before getting back to Keswick.

Djoucer · 20-06-2019 12:24pm

Incredible stuff. Previous record holder was Joss Naylor who set the record in 1987 before it was broken in 2014 by Steve Birkinshaw.

There’s not many people who have a record that was previously held by the legendary Joss.

robinph · 20-06-2019 12:52pm

All downhill now and just a scramble down Catbells to go. They were predicting between 2:30pm and 3pm finish earlier, even considering the knackered legs I think he should be done well within an hour.

AhhHere · 21-06-2019 9:20am

Running the length of the Royal Canal has been registered on FKT and is being attempted today to get the 1st recorded time. Starting at midnight last night. They've been running for 9 hours now. Follow updates here: https://twitter.com/royalcanalrunn1

Lovely weather for it on the longest day of the year

SeeMoreBut · 21-06-2019 12:10pm

Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

https://www.bbc.com/sport/48702452

Is there anything that someone can't come up with for an idea of a race

AhhHere · 21-06-2019 12:38pm

SeeMoreBut wrote: »

Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

https://www.bbc.com/sport/48702452

Is there anything that someone can't come up with for an idea of a race

Loved this quote about trying to fit enough calories each day during the race

"Aalto remembers running along while eating a packet of crisps and a passer-by shouting: 'You've got to be kidding me.' "He thought I was just out for a jog," he says."

TFBubendorfer · 21-06-2019 1:24pm

SeeMoreBut wrote: »

Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

https://www.bbc.com/sport/48702452

Is there anything that someone can't come up with for an idea of a race

Strange comment. That race has been going on for well over 20 years. Admittedly, it's a very strange race as well!

SeeMoreBut · 21-06-2019 1:52pm

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

Strange comment. That race has been going on for well over 20 years. Admittedly, it's a very strange race as well!

One for you next year. We all know you like a challenge

TFBubendorfer · 21-06-2019 4:53pm

SeeMoreBut wrote: »

One for you next year. We all know you like a challenge

If someone kept my wages going for 2 months while I'm off to NY ....

Honestly, I have no idea how anyone can afford doing that race financially, never mind running yourself into the ground for 2 months!

Itziger · 23-06-2019 7:45am

Enduro seems to be going well at the 24 hour race in Belfast. Unfortunately, OhsoSlow had a bad day with stomach issues and was forced to abandon.

Itziger · 23-06-2019 11:13am

And the extremely rarely spotted 'Carta' in 3rd spot. Hold on for a podium now, fella.

Kellygirl · 23-06-2019 11:16am

Itziger wrote: »

Enduro seems to be going well at the 24 hour race in Belfast. Unfortunately, OhsoSlow had a bad day with stomach issues and was forced to abandon.

Gutted for Ososlo/Ultrawoman. Enduro is about to take over from Aidan Hogan it looks like. 1 lap in it 45 mins ago according to Facebook. Paula Wright has run an incredible race. Steady pacing throughout and has gone from a position in the 60s to 4th and 1st lady now. Been amazing to watch her splits.

TFBubendorfer · 23-06-2019 2:42pm

Congratulations to Enduro! Took the lead in the last hour, sign of a perfectly executed race!

ger664 · 23-06-2019 4:29pm

Kellygirl wrote: »

Paula Wright has run an incredible race. Steady pacing throughout and has gone from a position in the 60s to 4th and 1st lady now. Been amazing to watch her splits.

Remember pacing her for a sub 60 minute in a local 10K a few years ago. Now she can come close to holding that pace for 24 hours. I hope she is still on an upward curve as she was already selected for Finland in next years World Championship.

Jakey Rolling · 24-06-2019 2:52pm

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

Congratulations to Enduro! Took the lead in the last hour, sign of a perfectly executed race!

Amazing to watch the top runners keep clocking up the steady laps - making it look effortless.

Some tussle at the top of the leader board. Congratulations again to Enduro on a perfectly judged race!

Enduro · 24-06-2019 4:59pm

Thanks All!
That was a cracking race. A real humdinger. Report will be written ASAP.

sutrra · 25-06-2019 12:27am

Tnx for the suggestions. Didn't sleep for the duration of the race, was trying to keep everything simple and efficient. When i started to hear myself pounding to hard on the pavement decided to start to walk and finished on 101 miles. It was a delight so see some of the elites and masters in the running community to make it look so smooth and perfect.

Apollo furycreed · 25-06-2019 12:26pm

Enduro wrote: »

Thanks All!
That was a cracking race. A real humdinger. Report will be written ASAP.

Can't wait for this report

sutrra · 01-07-2019 4:12pm

I know that is too soon, but are there any hints where will be next year 24hour Irish Championsip?

TFBubendorfer · 01-07-2019 7:32pm

sutrra wrote: »

I know that is too soon, but are there any hints where will be next year 24hour Irish Championsip?

There will still be a 24 hrs race in Belfast next year but if it's going to be the Irish championship race I don't know

sutrra · 01-07-2019 9:12pm

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

There will still be a 24 hrs race in Belfast next year but if it's going to be the Irish championship race I don't know

Probably i missed something about the 10th&final energia24 #neveragain ☺️

sutrra · 01-07-2019 9:29pm

sutrra wrote: »

Probably i missed something about the 10th&final energia24 #neveragain ☺️

Did find out now that atlas running is taking the race.

TFBubendorfer · 25-08-2019 9:20am

Apparently, Zack Bitter has just broken the 100 mile record.

11:19:18 for 100 miles.

That's 6:48 pace - faster than a sub-3 marathon!

https://twitter.com/iRunFar/status/1165436766632890368

grahamor · 28-08-2019 9:18am

Gavin Byrne currently 73rd position in the UTMB TDS race, about to start a beast of a climb at the 50k mark !

https://utmb.livetrail.net/coureur.php?rech=6364

Neady83 · 28-08-2019 12:07pm

grahamor wrote: »

Gavin Byrne currently 73rd position in the UTMB TDS race, about to start a beast of a climb at the 50k mark !

https://utmb.livetrail.net/coureur.php?rech=6364

Up to 53rd now and looked fresh through Cormet de Roselend. Hope he can keep the pressure on.

Another Irish lad, Lonan O Farrell going well in 130th place.

grahamor · 28-08-2019 12:21pm

Neady83 wrote: »

Up to 53rd now and looked fresh through Cormet de Roselend. Hope he can keep the pressure on.

Another Irish lad, Lonan O Farrell going well in 130th place.

Very impressive, such a tough course, especially with the extra 36k added this year !

Enduro · 28-08-2019 3:36pm

Weather is perfect here in Chamonix. The lads in the TDS have luck on their side. Gavin is tracking very nicely. In the low 40s now.

Slogger Jogger · 29-08-2019 5:15am

Enduro wrote: »

Weather is perfect here in Chamonix. The lads in the TDS have luck on their side. Gavin is tracking very nicely. In the low 40s now.

Gavin looks to have had a great race. 31st. Improved his position as the event went on. Great running.

Rocky Seven · 29-08-2019 8:05am

Do 5ks

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/fitness/meet-the-irish-people-taking-part-in-a-171km-ultra-marathon-1.3988365?mode=amp

hillsiderunner · 29-08-2019 9:45pm

Nicola Duncan 26th F in the OCC ('just' 56km and lots of ascent). It's a big pool of runners so 26F is pretty good. Also Eoin Lennon 45th overall in the same race.

The Black Oil · 30-08-2019 2:36pm

UTMB live feed with commentary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_nm1zUi_nY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_nm1zUi_nY

Itziger · 02-09-2019 12:03pm

Congratulations, Enduro, on a podium for really old fellas at UTMB.

How did the whole race go?

Neady83 · 02-09-2019 2:24pm

Itziger wrote: »

Congratulations, Enduro, on a podium for really old fellas at UTMB.

How did the whole race go?

Ditto, huge congrats Eoin. It was some race - delighted to see you on the podium.

I hope there will be a race report.

Enduro · 04-09-2019 12:00am

Thanks! Yes, I'm intending to write a race report alright. The race went pretty well, to say the least. There was a huge amount of attrition out there, yet again.

What a week though. Amazing amazing atmosphere out there. Interestingly enough, every male Wicklow Round record holder was out there racing one of the races, but unfortunately we were never all in the one place at the same time... that would have made for a great meet-up! Good to see so many of the Irish finishing their races. Lots of finishers' gilets on the the plane home (and one cow bell!).

sutrra · 19-09-2019 9:28pm

Looking for reccomandations for shoes. Thinking for having A races as Wicklow Way Race, 100 miles of Istra and Kerry Way Ultra. Searching for a widebox shoe, with great durability, nice grip and that the tongue is not killing the ankle. Thinking for a Inov8 295G, la sportiva raptors/mutants and hoka one one speedgoat 3. And is there a place in Dublin where is possible to try them. And if you have some other reccomandations for a shoe for all rounder.

OOnegative · 27-09-2019 10:32pm

http://www.spartathlon.gr/el/live-data-el.html

Currently a Boardsie in the top 10 in the shape of ArtieFufkin. The contrary race director of the Donadea 50k is more than holding his own also.

ultrawoman · 27-09-2019 10:50pm

OOnegative wrote: »

http://www.spartathlon.gr/el/live-data-el.html

Currently a Boardsie in the top 10 in the shape of ArtieFufkin. The contrary race director of the Donadea 50k is more than holding his own also.

Up to 6th place at CP 52 :eek:

Jakey Rolling · 28-09-2019 6:52am

Wow, 4th place finish for Artiefufkin! Heroic effort.

OOnegative · 28-09-2019 6:58am

4th place for ArtieFufkin, unfortunately looks like Mr Donadea 50k is gone.

opus · 24-10-2019 12:35pm

https://twitter.com/KaneSinead/status/1187088460999483393

29-11-2019 1:12pm

Enduro leading the UTMB Oman 170K race after around 130K

martyboy48 · 29-11-2019 10:30pm

And we have a winner!!!!!!!!

Congrats Enduro, another fantastic result.... Amazing:):)

OOnegative · 29-11-2019 11:59pm

His name is spelt Owen but why pronounced Ian......

01-12-2019 12:14am

OOnegative wrote: »

His name is spelt Owen but why pronounced Ian......

Spelt Eoin

TFBubendorfer · 02-12-2019 10:42am

OOnegative wrote: »

His name is spelt Owen but why pronounced Ian......

Those who know him, know

TFBubendorfer · 02-12-2019 10:43am

Smashing photo, too!

https://twitter.com/OmanbyUTMB/status/1200527778850000897

Enduro · 03-12-2019 4:03pm

Thanks all.

That was a big resut for me. I wasn't expecting to win that. Jeeze... winning a UTMB franchise race. It's definitely right up there as one of my best ever results. A great race too, in every sense. This race is way way harder than the UTMB itself. I'll try to spell it all out in the race report.

Baby75 · 03-12-2019 10:26pm

Enduro wrote: »

Thanks all.

That was a big resut for me. I wasn't expecting to win that. Jeeze... winning a UTMB franchise race. It's definitely right up there as one of my best ever results. A great race too, in every sense. This race is way way harder than the UTMB itself. I'll try to spell it all out in the race report.

Wel done it is a fantastic result

I was only listening to you on the No finish line podcast this week

Rocky Seven · 19-12-2019 9:34am

https://www.athleticsireland.ie/news/anglo-celtic-plate-100km-home-international-ultra-distance-selection-policy

Good to see a team goin to to this

Rocky Seven · 12-01-2020 8:30am

https://results.chronolog.gr/row/81a2c3c2060f153556b1601138d80aee.html?fbclid=IwAR0kd3Pna58zypJJ4Vz-5YpLUYU5YoIegOtLBnClfN8vTycVlGyyAjGZguc

Great performance by Aoife Munroe at the moment in Athens 24 hrs race...5hrs to go and at circa 200kms...ccud be a new Irish wimmins record(232) and win the full race, fair few experienced 24hr men in it aswell

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