Ultra Discussion Thread

UM1 · 20-06-2021 8:17am

Ed...... wrote: »

Enduro has a sizeable lead at the montaine summer edition. Looks to be in good shape and hoping to break his winter pb and previous course record. He'll enjoy running the course without all the wet/snow gear for a change I'm sure.
Live.opentracking.co.uk/spine21sum

Cant believe u just called him a fair weather runner☀️

Ed...... · 20-06-2021 8:37am

He acts tough buy we all know he hates getting wet&#55357;&#56841;

Slogger Jogger · 22-06-2021 8:49pm

Enduro on the run in to the finish. Possible fastest time for the Spine summer race. Cmon Eoin.

opus · 22-06-2021 9:58pm

Must admit I've found myself watching the dots on the maps more than once over the last few days! Fantastic performance by Enduro.

Hadn't realised it was all over, new course record to boot!

https://twitter.com/TheSpineRace/status/1407441709349457925

UM1 · 25-06-2021 1:19pm

World 50k and 24hr championships cancelled

TFBubendorfer · 05-07-2021 12:30pm

Congratulations to Ed on his most recent little cross-country run!

https://twitter.com/johnoregan777/status/1411990404187234306

Ed...... · 15-07-2021 9:44am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117593679#Comment_117593679

Just to correct Johns post my time was 3days 1hour 55mins. 73hours 55mins.

3days 2hours 55mins has been quoted in all reports and might become fact if not corrected now.

Thanks

Ed

TFBubendorfer · 29-08-2021 7:38am

This is unofficial, but what was regarded as one of the most unbreakable records has been broken.

Also, I ran with Aleksandr in 2016 in Albi. 😁

https://twitter.com/johnoregan777/status/1431865050336215040

Enduro · 31-08-2021 9:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117817783#Comment_117817783

I telling anyone who cared in Chamonix exactly what Robbie Britton said in his superb report on this. That is the Ultra performance of the century. A stunning stunning run. We are indeed truly privileged to be able to run alongside, against, but mostly way behind such a great athlete.

In retrospect, it's great to have seen how he evolved this performance. He was always going out at "Kouros pace", but crashing and burning in the second half... but steadily moving the crashing point further out so that he could medal at championships, and then further out so that he became the world champion, and ultimately to the point where there was no longer a crash and burn, and he is now the all-time number one.

And a nice guy too, by all accounts!

CJay1 · 14-09-2021 8:25pm

Any nutrition advice for a 45km run?

What would you bring?

Enduro · 14-09-2021 10:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117891939#Comment_117891939

In my case, nothing....burn fat

If you're going to bring something make sure that it's something you'll enjoy. Jellies, chocolate, banana, whatever

opus · 07-01-2022 1:49pm

Best of luck to Enduro in the Spine race which is kicking off on Sunday next.

Link for the dot watching - https://live.opentracking.co.uk/spinerace22/

Murph_D · 09-01-2022 8:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118432842#Comment_118432842

Can’t really figure out what’s happening on that link but yes, best of luck!

Ed...... · 10-01-2022 8:44am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118445588#Comment_118445588

There are a number of races going on but the map that opens up in the link is the one Enduro is in. Click on the people icon, next to the map icon, to see the current standings. Enduro is in 6th place, the leaders look to be in good shape for the course record (so far). Damien Hall favourite for it before hand.

Ed...... · 10-01-2022 8:57am

Course record is 83hours 12mins 23seconds held by Jasmin Paris. She broke Enduros record by some 12hours, January '19.

robinph · 10-01-2022 10:59am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118432842#Comment_118432842

Is the trophy pin the previous course record pace? If so Damien Hall is way ahead, and load of others are unexpectedly close to the previous pace.

opus · 10-01-2022 11:35am

It's the first time they've had the trophy symbol on the map but that's how I understand it. He's well ahead of it like you say but of course it's the Winter Spine race so anything could happen.

10-01-2022 12:41pm

Will it be a valid record with the detours in place and the bus transfer in one part of it?

Slogger Jogger · 10-01-2022 7:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118448599#Comment_118448599

I read a tweet earlier from the organisers which said that a new course record is not on the cards, as there is a 15k section near Bellingham which isn't runnable due to storm damage so runners will be transported around that section. If thats the case its unfortunate given the pace Damo Hall is setting up front. Enduro in 5th, going well.