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Kerry Way UltraLite 2021

BigAl81

Hi,

I don't' see much on the 'Kerry Way UltraLite' event on Boards so I'll start this thread.

I've just signed up for this year and it will be my first ever Ultra :eek: Equal parts nervous and excited.

All going well it's still planning to go ahead on Saturday September 4th. The official race website is here.

The race is ~58kms from Sneem to Killarney along the Kerry Way. I'm guess participants will need to be self sufficient in terms of navigation. There's an aerial overview route video here.

It's seems hard to find out what the total vertical climb is, not sure if anyone knows? Over 1,000 meters I'd guess?

Is anyone signing up for this? The full ultra is close to 200kms, so I'll see how the 'Lite' version goes first!

Any hints, tips or advice appreciated. Really looking forward to it and possibly a whole new genre of racing to get into!

Thanks,
BigAl.

Ps: I'm working my way through the more than 100 pages of the Boards 'Ultra Discussion Thread', but thought an event specific thread could be useful too!

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JohnDozer

SomeFool wrote: »

The mandatory kit list has waterproof leggings on it, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a suitable pair. I have a pair I use mountaineering but wouldn't be keen on lugging them for 55 odd K!

I picked up pair of the Regatta own brand ones in store. Cheap and functional. The only caveat is if something happened and they were needed you might regret not buying a better pair. I rolled them up good and tight and put two bits of duct tape on them to keep the amount of space used in the bag to a minimum.

opus

Been keeping an eye out for a new pair of trail runners & spotted some Altra Timp 1.5's in my size on SportsPursuit for €84 this morning. Not the latest model but not like I need that. Hopefully will get to use them in Kerry & maybe at Run the Line in Dublin if it goes ahead this year.

SomeFool

How's everybody's training going. I neglected to run off road for nearly a month having previously made an effort to have one or two runs on mixed terrain until then. Bit of a shock going back off road! If anyone has a recommendation for a nice tail near Cork City I'm all ears!

opus

Not really a trail although it almost is in parts but I quite like Nash's Boreen that leads from Fairhill to behind the Apple car park. I live in Shandon so get a ba*tard of a hill to get to the start of it & then it's undulating once you get there.

I did manage some walking on trails/roads/bog last week, got round the Dingle Way over 6 days. Wish the weather had been a bit better but such is life.

AhhHere

Enduro wrote: »

Never again. Good thick mountaineering socks are my preference for long running events. You'd be fine with something lighter for the ultralite. But again, quality counts here big time..

Hey Enduro, would you have any sock recommendations for ultras? Curious about mountaineering socks. I would have presumed polyester is the best but these would be more wool right?

Bazarelli

Hi there, delighted to find this thread. Kerry Way Ultra Lite will be my first ultra and really looking forward to it. Been running just over 2 years. I have the Donadea 50k coming up a few weeks before it too so can’t wait.

A Few questions. I love wearing brooks ghost so wondering if there is any suggestion for trail shoes with a similar feel to those?

Also, all my running is done in Phoenix park but I’m moving to Kildare this week. Around the newbridge area. Anyone know of good route for running in the area and the nearest hills/mountains I can head to to start training for elevation?

Thanks a mill.

JohnDozer

I'd say the Brooks Cascadia might be worth a look if you like their shoes in general. Not sure how similar they would be to what you have but a good starting point anyway.

The Curragh is a lovely place to run. Plenty of trails to follow around the place over a very large area so a good bit of opportunity to mix up routes. And take a break from tarmac!

Best of luck in Kerry!

Bazarelli

Great stuff, I'll take a look at those shoes and go from there!

I'll defo suss out the curragh so, I could do with some trails and softer ground.Thanks!

opus

Unfortunately a hamstring injury has put me out of this ☹️

Volunteered to do some 'dot watching' instead so will hopefully see some great runs.

BigAl81

Best of luck everyone, also injured here so deferred until 2022.

Enjoy the run today, you're all winners for just making it to the start line!!

Hopefully see a few race reports (and tips for next year) in the coming days.

Good luck!!!!

opus

Hope everyone had a great day. From my afternoon of 'dot watching' I can say that the paths around Muckross caused problems for quite a few people with lots of diversions to the house & gardens. Only other place (that I was on duty for) was around the steps for Torc waterfall.

darrenheaphy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117846991#Comment_117846991

Oh my God, it was so frustrating! But, to be fair, the crew were saying they weren't allowed place additional markers around Muckross. So easy to get lost, I was wandering around the gardens for a fair bit before getting back on track. Left my good Inov-8 Stormshell there too :( Must have fallen out when rooting for my phone to look for the correct path.

Wonderful event though, did the night version, loved every minute of it

BigAl81

Registration for 2022 open now!!

http://www.kerrywayultra.com/kerry-way-ultralite.php

See you all in Kerry ;)

Anyone run this at the weekend? Conditions were horrid for those out there.

opus

I took part in the ultralite that I deferred from last year. It was a bit on the wet side for sure! I was talking to a woman doing the ultranite at one stage & she said the night part was lovely as the rain only showed up on Sat during the day.

BigAl81

Yeah I did the UltraLite.

It was a fantastic day out and I'd definitely recommend it.

As you'd expect from a race in Ireland, it was all four seasons in the day. It started with nice weather, then there was a torrential downpour for about 2 or 3 hours.

I did a complete change of clothes at the Kenmare crew stop at 34k and it was lovely again for the rest of the race, I even got some sunburn on my neck.

The race took me 9 hours in total. The last 5k were very tough due to stomach issues from all the gels.

Great course, super well organised, would definitely recommend to anyone.

darrenheaphy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119601962#Comment_119601962

Next up, the full ultra next year ;)