A new beast for 2017

[ju-ju-]

endurancelife.com/event-new...

What does one do when off sick? Yes that's right- sign up for a marathon.... ooops

( little bit excited though)

Anyone else doing or want to join me? It looks stunning

[Dunder2004 Half Marathon]

Jeez, that looks like a real toughie. That's a mile of elevation gain.

Thanks for the offer JJ but I will pass!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Dunder2004]

ha ha... I know it will be tough but in my trail I have a 2 mile climb at the start- admittedly its not vertical but I have strategies ( she says hopefully!!)

[Realfoodieclub Marathon]

Wow that looks beautiful but tough. I can see a panther having fun with that!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Realfoodieclub]

I know... its the beauty of that area that drew me in. I know it well and I have walked round there loads. Im quite excited

[dagshar Half Marathon in reply to ju-ju-]

You will probably end up walking quite a bit that day too - but I doubt very much you'll be last!

[givman]

Yes ju ju I'm in

Where are we going?!!!

Gra

😃

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to givman]

Exmoor in Devon... lots of hills

[givman in reply to ju-ju-]

Oh hills!!

But far away for me !!

Gra😜

[Paul46-ipswich]

No most of us have been off the drink since Xmas lol

[Tomas Marathon]

It looks amazing, and I'm sure it will be great. I'm a wuss so I'm going to pass.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Tomas]

ha ha .... wuss!!!

[AndyD Ultramarathon]

I might me interested in perhaps the 10k... It is the Exmoor one you've booked??

Did you read this....

The Exmoor course is widely regarded as the toughest course in The Series and is definitely a grueling test of endurance for even the very hardest trail and fell runners.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to AndyD]

yes- stupidly thats what drew me in.... the ultimate challenge!!!

[Anaverageman]

Appearances can be deceptive!! As in.. 'The Exmoor course is widely regarded as the toughest course in The Series and is definitely a gruelling test of endurance for even the very hardest trail and fell runners.

'

arghhhh....

xxx

A Coward

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Anaverageman]

I know... I did read it all, I will aim to finish even though its likely I will be last but I will quite enjoy doing it without any crowds in my own panther world!!

[Anaverageman in reply to ju-ju-]

I've no doubt a that you'll finish and b you WON'T be last xx

[C3PO Marathon]

It looks amazing!

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

What better way of passing the time. Looks brilliant, however(!!!) looking at the times for the 10k which is all I could contemplate think it's a step too far. Hopefully it will make up for the disappointment of the last one you had to miss.

[AndyD Ultramarathon in reply to ancientrunner]

Interesting that the slowest 10k time was 2hours 44mins... Hope for us all!

[ancientrunner Half Marathon in reply to AndyD]

Well, I'm quite slow and take about 1.05 to 1.10 usually coming somewhere in the last 25%. Seeing that the average time for women was 1.24 I dread to think how long I would be, but if I lived closer would be tempted to give it a go.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to AndyD]

I thought that too!!!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to ancientrunner]

Thankyou

[Eatcakeandrun Marathon]

It does look amazing, and I am sure the scenery is beautiful. However there is not a chance that I will sign up for it!

Have fun!

(And hope you are better soon.)

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Eatcakeandrun]

Thankyou

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

There's one in Sussex, but it's only 'strenuous'

Yours looks fantastic though - jolly good luck!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to roseabi]

It does look amazing... and very hard!! Good to have a goal though....

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to ju-ju-]

Absolutely!

[Madge50 Marathon]

Wow ju-ju that looks stunning! I'd be very slow, I'd have to keep stopping to take in that magnificent scenery and take pictures! What a place. Not for the feint hearted, fingers crossed the weather is kind......

I think you'd better detach your mouse/keyboard, that's you sorted for the next few months! 😄

Mx

[PippiRuns]

Ju-ju, that looks absolutely fantastic! I wish I was a a level where that was an option. I think I have to stick to my four flat half-marathons this year. Maybe if I ever grow to be as tough as you [sigh of admiration]!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! Hats off to you ju-ju - and of course we will be with you all the way....virtually! It looks amazing (and amazingly tough) and I am sure you will love it - good luck!🙂

[misswobble Marathon]

Too scary for me

I have a note to say you must excuse me 😊

[benwill Marathon]

A wise man once said to me, what goes up must come down.

So you will be ok!

[agedsnailspace Marathon]

This looks brilliant! Gulp - but I looked at last year's finish times... think I would have to pass on each of the options! Gosh but they are all fast. I love Exmoor, but suspect this one is beyond me, at least for now. Maybe next year...

[mfamilias Half Marathon]

The "dizzying cliffs" would have me finished before the elevation gain.. to much too soon or me, I'm still training for my first HM. The 10k may be a fun challenge though, I'll have a look.

[marc_read Marathon]

looks a great run..wonderful scenery. I wouldn't worry where you finish.......I think it is a real achievement to finish......have fun and enjoy!!!

[dagshar Half Marathon]

A recent comment in Runner's World on one of these races said: Trail-running fans know that when they see the innocuous acronym CTS the race in question is going to involve a brilliant course that combines a level of difficulty that makes you want to sit down and weep, with vistas of such outstanding beauty that you want to sit down all over.

Very true!

[davemars]

I'm running that one, I'll see you there !!