having DNFd in July, I have unfinished business with the ultra distance. I'm definitely going back to that course next year to have another go at that one.
Question is, the next race, in November.
I have a choice of a marathon around Rutland Water, a very large lake, fairly flat, mixed trail/hard path or an ultra of about 38 miles following a cross country footpath. The course of the ultra is run as a relay, but single entrants also allowed as a separate race.
The main pro for the ultra is that the course goes literally past my door. The problem with it is that there is a time limit which could be very challenging. It's 7 hours, which I think is for the whole thing, but I need to confirm if its only to the last aid station. If it's the whole thing, i'm not sure I'll make it based on my last ultra managing 40 miles in 8 hours.
Thoughts, advice?
Question is, the next race, in November.
I have a choice of a marathon around Rutland Water, a very large lake, fairly flat, mixed trail/hard path or an ultra of about 38 miles following a cross country footpath. The course of the ultra is run as a relay, but single entrants also allowed as a separate race.
The main pro for the ultra is that the course goes literally past my door. The problem with it is that there is a time limit which could be very challenging. It's 7 hours, which I think is for the whole thing, but I need to confirm if its only to the last aid station. If it's the whole thing, i'm not sure I'll make it based on my last ultra managing 40 miles in 8 hours.
Thoughts, advice?