Managed the 48mile beacon ultra in a time of 11hrs 25Min's. Looking back at the event i think i could have done much better. There were a number of factors that i think hindered my performance they were, nutrition before the event (eat to much), should have taken time off work before the event, should have slept better the night before and possibly trained differently.
I will use the beacons ultra as a learning curve and i will do better next time.
My next event is an summer ultra, possibly the Lakeland 50. Training for my next ultra will be different from the beacons. I will need to concentrate more on diet, running with a pack and time on my feet.
Did i enjoy the beacons ultra? Yes i loved every second. Do i want to do more ultras? Yes i do.
Well done Andrew. Looks like you're hooked. :-)
ReplyDeletehear you ran a bit of it with daymion?
ReplyDeletemain thing to my mind is a. completion and b . enjoyment.
you got a bonus..enjoy it..next one without cheating??? ie with jasper?? lakeland 50 'do' dogs
Thanks nick, i am hooked, what a feeling crossing the finish line of an ultra.
ReplyDeleteCheers dave, you are right, i missed jasper. Luckly ran with daymion, what a character he is, i didnt know him before the race,we got talking and hit it off straight away. He's a really nice bloke.