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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

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Dunder2004 profile image
Dunder2004Half 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- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toDunder2004

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 profile image
RealfoodieclubMarathon

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

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toRealfoodieclub

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 profile image
dagsharHalf Marathon in reply toju-ju-

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

givman profile image
givman

Yes ju ju I'm in

Where are we going?!!!

Gra

😃

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply togivman

Exmoor in Devon... lots of hills :)

givman profile image
givman in reply toju-ju-

Oh hills!!

But far away for me !!

Gra😜

Paul46-ipswich profile image
Paul46-ipswich

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

Tomas profile image
TomasMarathon

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

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toTomas

ha ha .... wuss!!!

AndyD profile image
AndyDUltramarathon

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- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toAndyD

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

Anaverageman profile image
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- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toAnaverageman

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 profile image
Anaverageman in reply toju-ju-

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

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon

It looks amazing!

ancientrunner profile image
ancientrunnerHalf 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 profile image
AndyDUltramarathon in reply toancientrunner

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

ancientrunner profile image
ancientrunnerHalf Marathon in reply toAndyD

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- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toAndyD

I thought that too!!!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toancientrunner

Thankyou :)

Eatcakeandrun profile image
EatcakeandrunMarathon

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- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toEatcakeandrun

Thankyou :)

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

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

Yours looks fantastic though - jolly good luck!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon in reply toroseabi

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

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toju-ju-

Absolutely!

Madge50 profile image
Madge50Marathon

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 profile image
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 profile image
Sandraj39Half 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 profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Too scary for me

I have a note to say you must excuse me 😊

benwill profile image
benwillMarathon

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

So you will be ok!

agedsnailspace profile image
agedsnailspaceMarathon

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 profile image
mfamiliasHalf 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 profile image
marc_readMarathon

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 profile image
dagsharHalf 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!

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davemars

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

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