Rye Ancient Trails 30k

[Runsome]

Race completed it was a tough mostly off road very beautiful but extremely challenging. I had to pick my battles with the hills and long grass walking when needed and ran as often as I could, after queuing for the first 5 of the styles the remaining 24 all got a tiny bit more difficult the more tired I got, the 35 gates were fine but the 1500ft of climbing was sapping though when I got to the top of the hills the breathtaking Beauty of the view refreshed me, and of course there was a nice downhill afterwards. The trails through the woods gave a welcome respite from the heat of the fantastic sunny day. The last few Ks across fields to the finish never seemed to end especially after hitting 30k it carried on for another 1.2k approximately 19miles in total . Would I do it again? Most definitely it was really great. I have lived in this area a very long time but unless I had taken part I may never have seen this beautiful part of the countryside. At 4hours 10 seconds I wasn’t very fast but I really loved it and can’t wait till next year👍😀

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Oof running 30k is tough enough, but stiles too?? That's a steeplechase! It sounds brilliant though, and what a perfect way to get out exploring! 😄 Brilliant stuff!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

Thanks Sqkr your right it was an old fashioned type steeplechase between 5 churches it was fab and I’m sure it will get more popular near year 👍😀

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done Runsome. A beautiful area to run, but one massive challenge. Well done you!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Thanks Whatsapp it was lovely 👍😀

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Ooh, i fancy doing something like that! Well done!!!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks FlickM3. please do, it was fab 😊👍

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Yeah me too. Sounds fab 😃

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Fantastic! Nothing wrong with that time; pretty much 5 mph all off road with obstacles! Well done 👍🏻💪🏻😁

[Runsome Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks GoGo_JoJo it was really enjoyable despite the difficulty 👍😊

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Runsome]

It sounds great fun and right up my street... apart from being an actual event! 👍🏻🤣

[Runsome Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

😂😂👍

[pianoteacher Marathon Half Marathon]

Well done! I saw on everyone's Strava that it was a long way over distance - I would have been properly swearing at that point if I'd done it 😂🤣

It sounds amazing and don't be disappointed with your time. That sort of run is a totally different beast - the elevation, styles and terrain are always going to make it a lot slower than road running. It's all about the experience and it sounds like it was a really beautiful run xx

[Runsome Marathon in reply to pianoteacher]

Thanks pianoteacher. glad I did it and will definitely do it next year😀

[misswobble Marathon]

Sounds brilliant 😃. Well done. Gruelling but fun 😃💪👊✊🏃‍♂️🏅

[Runsome Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble I think your description is pretty close 👍😀

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Runsome]

I bet the time flew by. Interesting course to keep you occupied.

[Runsome Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes misswobble it really did as it kept changing. The last couple of k was a bit tough especially the extra 1200mtrs over the stated 30k total 😊

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Runsome]

Oh eck as much as that 🤨😩. Did you tell yourself to “hang in there”. I do 😁💪

[Runsome Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes I did, plus I was in the middle of nowhere in a field and them cows are pretty big and scary when you get up close so I had no choice 😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Runsome]

They sure are! They scare the bejesus outta me

[Runsome Marathon in reply to misswobble]

😂😂😂😂😀

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oh my word Runsome, what an incredible sounding race, and what an intense effort from you! 💪 I’m pretty sure I could never tackle terrain like that - plus clambering over stiles too. Mega kudos from me, you’re some runner. 👊👍💪🏅🏃‍♂️😀

[Runsome Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky. It was tough but enjoyable I did a fair bit of walking and was flagging at the end. But I sort of thought of it as a long Sunday trek through the countryside for fun with no time pressure and it was quite fun. I’m sure you could do it too 👍😀

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Wow that’s amazing! Well done!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha99 👍😀

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! Totally inspiring - well done you! Sounds wonderful, challenging and totally exhausting! A very well earned medal!👍🏅👏👏👏

[Runsome Marathon]

Thanks Sandraj39 it was all of those. I think the people who finished 2 1/2 hours before

me must be made of iron as my legs feel like the are falling off😆😀💪

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Sounds tough but good fun too. Congratulations on getting through that challenge! Well done!

[Runsome Marathon in reply to Decker]

Cheers Decker 👍

[backintime 10 Miles]

Amazing, I would love to be able to do something like that.

You deserved that medal lol

[Runsome Marathon in reply to backintime]

Thanks backintime👍

[C3PO Marathon]

That's amazing! Based on the info on the T-shirt, I think your time was great.

[Runsome Marathon in reply to C3PO]

Thanks C3PO there were plenty who went faster but I like to think I got more time to enjoy it😊👍