Well, training seems to be following some sort of routine now. Two long runs per week, fartlek, tempo runs and steady runs complete that side of training but not for long. Shortly I'll be adding hill reps to the repertoire as well as increasing the length of the long runs and the overall weekly mileage.
This week the long runs were about 11 miles each (17.6 km) and the weekly total about 48 miles (77.5 km). By the beginning of May I expect those figures to be 22 miles (35 km) and 79 miles (127 km) respectively. Of course I'll also be increasing the length of the tempo runs, the number of hill reps and the length of the fartlek sessions.
And, as before strength training continues almost daily but with the weights being 2 or 3 times heavier than last year.
The last ten days have been very tiring though. As well as all the training I seem to have been to one meeting after another, I think it's about 6 or 7 [including the one I'm going to in 20 minutes time]. They've included two for Otley AC, two for scouts, one at Keir's school, helping Fay at beaver's (6 year old scouts) last night.
Got to go now ... taking the minutes at the meeting of the local scout hut committee.
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Challenge 66
Some of you may remember that when I undertook the Run to London, almost two years ago now, one of the key members of my crew was Andy McMenemy.
He helped me so much during the excessively hot Sunday afternoon ... and on into the night. Even holding me upright at times so that I could doze and run at the same time.He was also instrumental in getting me running again 15 minutes after passing out while changing my shoes after about 39 hours of running.
Absolutely brilliant ... I couldn't have done it without him.
Well now he's got his own charity thing going and it's definitely worthy of support.
Taken from his website (www.challenge66.org):
"On the 16th March 2011 Andy McMenemy will commence his toughest challenge yet, to run 66 ultra marathons in 66 consecutive days from each of the 66 official UK cities. There are 6 in Scotland, 5 in Ireland, 5 in Wales and 50 in England, and by undertaking this feat of epic proportions Andy will challenge the official Guinness World Record which currently rests at 52. Andy is proud to support ABF The Soldiers’ Charity who are celebrating a successful 66 years of delivering outstanding support to British Army personnel and Challenge66 is being dedicated solely to the charity to help raise funds and awareness of their work. Challenge66 will be coming to a city near you so dig deep and make a difference as every little helps."
I wont be able to run with him in Leeds or Bradford as 50k is much too far after January's knee injury ... but I may be able to run in York or Ripon at the end of his adventure. I'm sure he needs all the help he can get with raising funds for a cause which means a lot to him. Running in one of the cities would also be a great help. Th logistic issues surrounding something like this must be immense ... but in some ways the army are the best people to help with that.
Great bloke ... great cause ... wishing you all the luck in the world Andy.
PS ... no idea why the top half of this post is in upper case letters. There are obviously some web gremlins somewhere.
PS ... no idea why the top half of this post is in upper case letters. There are obviously some web gremlins somewhere.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
This year's races ... at last
OK here we go ... time to get serious.
As mentioned in a previous post I plan to take part in three long ultras this year - that's anything over 100 miles.
Originally I had also planned to take part in the open 100k race which is being staged at the same time as the Anglo Celtic Plate 100k in Perth, Scotland. That's at the end of March but my recent knee injury scuppered that plan.
Sorry Adrian.
But then, only about 10 days ago, I received a phone call from Norman Wilson (chairman of selectors, England Athletics) asking if I would consider representing England at the Anglo Celtic Plate. Apparently they were having trouble finding enough 100k runners to complete the team - injuries, etc - and so the 24 hr runners were being asked if they would be able step into the breach. Unfortunately my lack of running recently meant that I had to turn down the offer as there's no way I'd be fit enough to run 100k at the end of March.
100k is a long way - even for a 24 hr runner.
It's a shame really because I really like the course at North Inch and I know Adrian and the team will put on a terrific race. I know the course well, having completed almost 100 laps last September - see this page for full details.
Recently I've been putting in place my racing plans now that I'm fully recovered from that injury and I can now reveal that my first long ultra this year will be on 24 June. It will be the ...
... which starts and finishes in Stratford upon Avon. All the event details can be found here.
I'm really looking forward to this race as it's the first open ultra race I've entered since ... the Tooting Bec 24 hr event in October 2008.
Wow ... is it really so long ago? Since then I've had the Run To London in May 2009, Commonwealth Championships in Sep 2009, World Championships in May 2010 and the Perth Ultra Fest in Sep 2010.
It's also the first time I've taken part in a long ultra which hasn't been staged on a closed loop - it's going to be fun. Even in the heat of summer, on a hilly course. Last year the temperature apparently reached 31 degrees Celsius (88 F) but it must have been close to that on the Run to London.
Or when, in June 2006, I warmed up for the Thirsk 10 by running 45 miles from my home to the start.
For me, this will be the ideal build up race for the year's big one [for me at least] which takes place in September. The Commonwealth Championships ... the inaugural event was in Keswick in 2009 and now, the second championships will take place in Llandudno, Wales, at the end of September.
All the details for that can be found on this page. I know there isn't very much on that site at the moment but I'm sure more and more will be added in the coming months.
The event in Keswick was an extremely enjoyable experience - my first international race - and I'm expecting to do quite well in Wales. I finished fifth last time with a pb of 231k (143 miles) but I'll be looking to go a lot further in about seven months time. I never aim for positions, I only aim for distance or time and if that's only good enough for 8th or 23rd then so be it, if I come away with a personal best I can't really complain. It just means the other runners ran better than me.
Of course, there are occasions when some of the other runners can push or pull me to a better performance and to some extent that happened in Perth last September.
My third long ultra of the year will most likely be either the World 24 hr Championships or the Barcelona 24 hr race. The World Championships were due to be held in Brugg, Switzerland but that was cancelled and now it seems likely that they will be held in Taiwan in December ... but if, for any reason that doesn't happen, or if UK Athletics decide not to send a team, then I'll probably take part in the race in Barcelona where Emily Gelder ran over 220k last year.
Barcelona is a wonderful city which I visited in October 2005, only five months before my ultra running debut at the Barry 40.
So ... lots of training to occupy me this year. I'm very happy with how things are progressing with all the running, cycling, strength work, etc [well over 12 hours per week at the moment, but not enough yet] and I'm relishing the challenges to come in June, September and December.
There's also going to be quite a few shorter races this year and full details of everything I've got in the pipeline can be seen on this page.
I'd like to finish this post by thanking Angie and Phil for agreeing to crew for me in the first race and offering me somewhere to stay too.
As mentioned in a previous post I plan to take part in three long ultras this year - that's anything over 100 miles.
Originally I had also planned to take part in the open 100k race which is being staged at the same time as the Anglo Celtic Plate 100k in Perth, Scotland. That's at the end of March but my recent knee injury scuppered that plan.
Sorry Adrian.
But then, only about 10 days ago, I received a phone call from Norman Wilson (chairman of selectors, England Athletics) asking if I would consider representing England at the Anglo Celtic Plate. Apparently they were having trouble finding enough 100k runners to complete the team - injuries, etc - and so the 24 hr runners were being asked if they would be able step into the breach. Unfortunately my lack of running recently meant that I had to turn down the offer as there's no way I'd be fit enough to run 100k at the end of March.
100k is a long way - even for a 24 hr runner.
It's a shame really because I really like the course at North Inch and I know Adrian and the team will put on a terrific race. I know the course well, having completed almost 100 laps last September - see this page for full details.
Recently I've been putting in place my racing plans now that I'm fully recovered from that injury and I can now reveal that my first long ultra this year will be on 24 June. It will be the ...
... which starts and finishes in Stratford upon Avon. All the event details can be found here.
I'm really looking forward to this race as it's the first open ultra race I've entered since ... the Tooting Bec 24 hr event in October 2008.
Wow ... is it really so long ago? Since then I've had the Run To London in May 2009, Commonwealth Championships in Sep 2009, World Championships in May 2010 and the Perth Ultra Fest in Sep 2010.
It's also the first time I've taken part in a long ultra which hasn't been staged on a closed loop - it's going to be fun. Even in the heat of summer, on a hilly course. Last year the temperature apparently reached 31 degrees Celsius (88 F) but it must have been close to that on the Run to London.
Or when, in June 2006, I warmed up for the Thirsk 10 by running 45 miles from my home to the start.
For me, this will be the ideal build up race for the year's big one [for me at least] which takes place in September. The Commonwealth Championships ... the inaugural event was in Keswick in 2009 and now, the second championships will take place in Llandudno, Wales, at the end of September.
All the details for that can be found on this page. I know there isn't very much on that site at the moment but I'm sure more and more will be added in the coming months.
The event in Keswick was an extremely enjoyable experience - my first international race - and I'm expecting to do quite well in Wales. I finished fifth last time with a pb of 231k (143 miles) but I'll be looking to go a lot further in about seven months time. I never aim for positions, I only aim for distance or time and if that's only good enough for 8th or 23rd then so be it, if I come away with a personal best I can't really complain. It just means the other runners ran better than me.
Of course, there are occasions when some of the other runners can push or pull me to a better performance and to some extent that happened in Perth last September.
My third long ultra of the year will most likely be either the World 24 hr Championships or the Barcelona 24 hr race. The World Championships were due to be held in Brugg, Switzerland but that was cancelled and now it seems likely that they will be held in Taiwan in December ... but if, for any reason that doesn't happen, or if UK Athletics decide not to send a team, then I'll probably take part in the race in Barcelona where Emily Gelder ran over 220k last year.
Barcelona is a wonderful city which I visited in October 2005, only five months before my ultra running debut at the Barry 40.
So ... lots of training to occupy me this year. I'm very happy with how things are progressing with all the running, cycling, strength work, etc [well over 12 hours per week at the moment, but not enough yet] and I'm relishing the challenges to come in June, September and December.
There's also going to be quite a few shorter races this year and full details of everything I've got in the pipeline can be seen on this page.
I'd like to finish this post by thanking Angie and Phil for agreeing to crew for me in the first race and offering me somewhere to stay too.
Monday, 28 February 2011
teenagers
Keir, my 17 year old son is now in the sixth form at school, and he doesn't have any lessons on Monday afternoons ... he's expected to do homework, research, revise, etc to make full use of his time though. Because we only live a short distance from his school (about 10 minutes walking at most) he's allowed to spend Monday afternoons at home.
Today he arrived home at about 12.40pm and an hour or so later I went for a run, about 9 to 10 miles. I told him immediately before I left and told him I long I would be out. But when I returned, about a minute or so early, I couldn't get back into the house.
He'd gone out and locked the door behind him. Very sensible but for one small thing. I hadn't taken a key ... I didn't think I needed to as he hadn't mentioned any plans involving him leaving the house. It should have been obvious to him that I hadn't my key as it was near the door in it's usual place - he must have seen it on his way out. I wasn't too pleased.
After waiting five or more minutes I was starting to get a bit chilly so I decided I had to walk to all the nearby places he might be. Supermarket, library, pub. Every ten minutes or so I popped back home in the hope that he'd returned ... eventually, about 35 minutes after I finished my run, I managed to get in.
And there he was, reading a book in the kitchen as if nothing had happened. By this time I was cold and angry. I told him this before heading for a hot shower without stopping to listen to his feeble excuse - something about his watch needing a new battery.
What about all the other timepieces we have about the house. Clocks, mobile phones, computers ...
He's never done anything like that before and I expect him never to do so again. But with teenagers you never can tell.
I'll take my key next time.
Today he arrived home at about 12.40pm and an hour or so later I went for a run, about 9 to 10 miles. I told him immediately before I left and told him I long I would be out. But when I returned, about a minute or so early, I couldn't get back into the house.
He'd gone out and locked the door behind him. Very sensible but for one small thing. I hadn't taken a key ... I didn't think I needed to as he hadn't mentioned any plans involving him leaving the house. It should have been obvious to him that I hadn't my key as it was near the door in it's usual place - he must have seen it on his way out. I wasn't too pleased.
After waiting five or more minutes I was starting to get a bit chilly so I decided I had to walk to all the nearby places he might be. Supermarket, library, pub. Every ten minutes or so I popped back home in the hope that he'd returned ... eventually, about 35 minutes after I finished my run, I managed to get in.
And there he was, reading a book in the kitchen as if nothing had happened. By this time I was cold and angry. I told him this before heading for a hot shower without stopping to listen to his feeble excuse - something about his watch needing a new battery.
What about all the other timepieces we have about the house. Clocks, mobile phones, computers ...
He's never done anything like that before and I expect him never to do so again. But with teenagers you never can tell.
I'll take my key next time.
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Birthday
Apologies for not posting for a while ... there was lots going on behind the scenes here at the start of the week and most of the second part of last week was spent in the Lake District. Fay took me there for my birthday.
Wonderful scenery, good pubs, great hotel with sauna and gym, lots of walking, relaxation ... and a fair few miles running too. I love her.
Thanks too to all of you who posted birthday greetings an Facebook.
To finish here's something I found on the internet a short while ago. It appears the architect/designer has done a number of running tracks in the past and wanted to do something a bit different this time. See the photos here.
Wonderful scenery, good pubs, great hotel with sauna and gym, lots of walking, relaxation ... and a fair few miles running too. I love her.
Thanks too to all of you who posted birthday greetings an Facebook.
To finish here's something I found on the internet a short while ago. It appears the architect/designer has done a number of running tracks in the past and wanted to do something a bit different this time. See the photos here.
Sunday, 20 February 2011
a few things I've found
This post will just be a round up of a few things I've found recently on the web.
First of all ULTRAmarathonRunning.com has a link to a very interesting race (for me at least ...). It's called Hell On The Humber and basically it's a 12hr race with a difference. The difference is that each 4 mile road loop crosses the Humber Bridge twice ... and the race starts at 7.00pm.
Now, the Humber Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering, with a centre span of 1,410 metres (4,626 ft) and a total length of 2,220 metres (7,283 ft), it was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world for 16 years from when it opened in 1981. The towers, although both vertical, are not parallel, being 36 millimetres (1.4 in) farther apart at the top than the bottom as a result of the curvature of the earth. It remains the longest bridge in the world that one can cross on foot or by bicycle. The bridge opened to traffic on 24 June 1981. It was opened officially by The Queen on 17 July 1981.
I remember, in the dim and distant past, a ten mile race which was held on 27 September 1981. The race also crossed the bridge twice, starting and finishing in the car park at the northern end. The race was won by Roger Hackney with 49:51 (he's now a doctor in Leeds, I believe). Other top names running included Graham Ellis (50:22), Kim McDonald (51:05), Ray Smedley (51:19), David Topham (51:38 - I used to race against him in my school days, where is he now ?) ... and is E.M.Adams now known as Eleanor Robinson ? She was third woman with 63:07.
There was another 10 mile race the following year but I was unlucky because on both occasions I had been in hospital for a while over the summer and couldn't compete - so I ran in the fun runs instead: 4.3 miles in 1981 and 5 miles in 1982.
Full details of the 12 hour race can be found here. Unfortunately I won't be taking part as it's too close to the Commonwealth Championships.
Second find is a blog by Steve Magness which has some very good scientific stuff about running and training. There's nothing that I've seen that's specific to ultra distances but plenty that can be interpolated for our use. A very good site.
Finally - because I'm running out of time - the DUV website, in German, has started including age graded times/distances with their results. Full details here. They have also provided a link at the bottom of the page to the actual tables they've started to use. I'll also be using that table for all age graded stuff appearing on this site as it is the 2010 edition whereas the one I have been using is the 2006 version. Just don't ask me to change all my previous results tough.
First of all ULTRAmarathonRunning.com has a link to a very interesting race (for me at least ...). It's called Hell On The Humber and basically it's a 12hr race with a difference. The difference is that each 4 mile road loop crosses the Humber Bridge twice ... and the race starts at 7.00pm.
Now, the Humber Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering, with a centre span of 1,410 metres (4,626 ft) and a total length of 2,220 metres (7,283 ft), it was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world for 16 years from when it opened in 1981. The towers, although both vertical, are not parallel, being 36 millimetres (1.4 in) farther apart at the top than the bottom as a result of the curvature of the earth. It remains the longest bridge in the world that one can cross on foot or by bicycle. The bridge opened to traffic on 24 June 1981. It was opened officially by The Queen on 17 July 1981.
I remember, in the dim and distant past, a ten mile race which was held on 27 September 1981. The race also crossed the bridge twice, starting and finishing in the car park at the northern end. The race was won by Roger Hackney with 49:51 (he's now a doctor in Leeds, I believe). Other top names running included Graham Ellis (50:22), Kim McDonald (51:05), Ray Smedley (51:19), David Topham (51:38 - I used to race against him in my school days, where is he now ?) ... and is E.M.Adams now known as Eleanor Robinson ? She was third woman with 63:07.
There was another 10 mile race the following year but I was unlucky because on both occasions I had been in hospital for a while over the summer and couldn't compete - so I ran in the fun runs instead: 4.3 miles in 1981 and 5 miles in 1982.
Full details of the 12 hour race can be found here. Unfortunately I won't be taking part as it's too close to the Commonwealth Championships.
Second find is a blog by Steve Magness which has some very good scientific stuff about running and training. There's nothing that I've seen that's specific to ultra distances but plenty that can be interpolated for our use. A very good site.
Finally - because I'm running out of time - the DUV website, in German, has started including age graded times/distances with their results. Full details here. They have also provided a link at the bottom of the page to the actual tables they've started to use. I'll also be using that table for all age graded stuff appearing on this site as it is the 2010 edition whereas the one I have been using is the 2006 version. Just don't ask me to change all my previous results tough.
Thursday, 17 February 2011
I'm Back ...
Everything is progressing really well here in Wharfedale. On Tuesday I ran with the club for the first time this year. As there wasn't an appropriate group planning to run at my pace and distance (about 7 miles at about 8:30 per mile) I decided to run with the medium - fast group and managed 8 miles in about an hour ... easily ... no problems at all. I'm obviously a bit fitter than I thought. All that cross training no doubt.
Yesterday morning I began the walking training as mentioned in a previous post. This is not strolling but keeping up the pace and maintaining form for a whole hour. On a hilly route I managed over 3.6 miles which is OK for the first one.
Then it was over an hour with weights in the afternoon and stretching in the evening. Not to mention knee rehab exercises which I'm still doing three times every day ... and I'll continue with them for quite a while yet.
This morning I ran just over 10k at a slowish pace and at the moment I'm feeling really good.
Especially as there may be one or two things to announce next week if all goes to plan.
Yesterday morning I began the walking training as mentioned in a previous post. This is not strolling but keeping up the pace and maintaining form for a whole hour. On a hilly route I managed over 3.6 miles which is OK for the first one.
Then it was over an hour with weights in the afternoon and stretching in the evening. Not to mention knee rehab exercises which I'm still doing three times every day ... and I'll continue with them for quite a while yet.
This morning I ran just over 10k at a slowish pace and at the moment I'm feeling really good.
Especially as there may be one or two things to announce next week if all goes to plan.
Saturday, 12 February 2011
knee officially repaired
Today was the first day out of rehab. The run was over 13 miles as mentioned in the last blog and the route I finally chose was ...
... well, for some reason the actual route isn't shown on the map but it was: south through Baildon to the A6038 where I turned NE towards Guiseley. I diverted via Esholt before running up Hollins Hill and turning right at the top towards the centre of Guiseley. Ran along the A65 to Burley (but took in a loop around Menston on my way past) and then ran along the main road back to Otley.
About 13.2 miles - my longest run since bore Christmas (over 7 weeks ago) - and over 80% further than any other run in that time period. The knee is holding up well. Very pleased.
Last night was my club's Annual Presentation Evening. I didn't win any of the awards this year although in the past I have won stuff for the handicap competition as well as the prestigious President's Trophy. Beginning last year it has become custom for the President to also present small awards to all those who broke club records during the year. Again mine was rather larger than the others but I'm not sure that's fair really ... it's just that the nature of my races mean that I'm more likely to break a few records in the same race. For example 10k runners wouldn't beat the club 5 mile record in their race simply because the 5 mile split isn't recorded.
Congratulations to all the winners this year.
Photos and videos from the event can be found on the club's website.
Received an email this afternoon which reminded me that I forgot to mention in a previous post that the latest edition of the e-magazine Ultrarunning World is now available - a very good read it is too. Sorry Abichal.
Anyway, that email was a big surprise and I'm sure he won't mind me reproducing it here: "Ey up Chris! I have just taken a look at the current issue of the online magazine can be read on ultrarunningworld.co.uk. It was quite new for me, I hadn't heard about it before. Anyway, I didn't really have too much time to investigate it, however i have seen an article written by you, and when i looked at the snaps, i said: "Oh, i know him from Brive, from the 24h world cup" (I was one of the supporters of the Hungarian National Team) Adam."
Brilliant !!!
... well, for some reason the actual route isn't shown on the map but it was: south through Baildon to the A6038 where I turned NE towards Guiseley. I diverted via Esholt before running up Hollins Hill and turning right at the top towards the centre of Guiseley. Ran along the A65 to Burley (but took in a loop around Menston on my way past) and then ran along the main road back to Otley.
About 13.2 miles - my longest run since bore Christmas (over 7 weeks ago) - and over 80% further than any other run in that time period. The knee is holding up well. Very pleased.
Last night was my club's Annual Presentation Evening. I didn't win any of the awards this year although in the past I have won stuff for the handicap competition as well as the prestigious President's Trophy. Beginning last year it has become custom for the President to also present small awards to all those who broke club records during the year. Again mine was rather larger than the others but I'm not sure that's fair really ... it's just that the nature of my races mean that I'm more likely to break a few records in the same race. For example 10k runners wouldn't beat the club 5 mile record in their race simply because the 5 mile split isn't recorded.
Congratulations to all the winners this year.
Photos and videos from the event can be found on the club's website.
Received an email this afternoon which reminded me that I forgot to mention in a previous post that the latest edition of the e-magazine Ultrarunning World is now available - a very good read it is too. Sorry Abichal.
Anyway, that email was a big surprise and I'm sure he won't mind me reproducing it here: "Ey up Chris! I have just taken a look at the current issue of the online magazine can be read on ultrarunningworld.co.uk. It was quite new for me, I hadn't heard about it before. Anyway, I didn't really have too much time to investigate it, however i have seen an article written by you, and when i looked at the snaps, i said: "Oh, i know him from Brive, from the 24h world cup" (I was one of the supporters of the Hungarian National Team) Adam."
Brilliant !!!
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
still here ...
Not much to write about. I'm just letting you all know that I'm still here and have almost finalised my racing plans for this year (and maybe next ...).
Feeling very good at the moment, rehab has gone very well. Ran for 55 minutes this morning and my knee has been fine. Lots of cycling and weights almost daily to help with strength and aerobic fitness.
It looks highly likely that I'll move onto a proper training program in a few days time. Beginning on Saturday actually.
Last night Keir sprung a surprise ... on Saturday he's going with his mates to Sconce scout camp (on the moors near Baildon - see map below) and he wants me to go with him - he's not sure how to find it !!! - he said:
"I know you won't mind dad, you can run home after you've left me ..."
Thanks, son.
Can anyone suggest a suitable 13 mile route from Sconce to Otley ?
Feeling very good at the moment, rehab has gone very well. Ran for 55 minutes this morning and my knee has been fine. Lots of cycling and weights almost daily to help with strength and aerobic fitness.
It looks highly likely that I'll move onto a proper training program in a few days time. Beginning on Saturday actually.
Last night Keir sprung a surprise ... on Saturday he's going with his mates to Sconce scout camp (on the moors near Baildon - see map below) and he wants me to go with him - he's not sure how to find it !!! - he said:
"I know you won't mind dad, you can run home after you've left me ..."
Thanks, son.
Can anyone suggest a suitable 13 mile route from Sconce to Otley ?
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
plans firming up for this year ... slightly
The latest news regarding the World 24 hr Championships this year is that hopefully they'll take place in Taiwan towards the end of the year. That suits me fine. Back to a normal training schedule in less than two weeks then one or two ultras leading up to the Commonwealth Championships ... and then the World Champs.
I hope UK Athletics decide to send a team - we've got some good runners at the moment.
But what about the European Championships ?
I guess the date suits Pat Robbins too as he can now defend his GUCR title without it clashing with a major championships. Next year's championships also seem to not clash with the GUCR ... so that's a possibility for me.
The reason I didn't enter this year is that entries have to be submitted before 1st November and at that time the World 24 hr Championships were scheduled for early June. The Grand Union Canal Race is late May.
I have one or two races in mind for this summer but I'm trying not to think too much about them until I'm sure of my recovery from knee injury.
I hope UK Athletics decide to send a team - we've got some good runners at the moment.
But what about the European Championships ?
I guess the date suits Pat Robbins too as he can now defend his GUCR title without it clashing with a major championships. Next year's championships also seem to not clash with the GUCR ... so that's a possibility for me.
The reason I didn't enter this year is that entries have to be submitted before 1st November and at that time the World 24 hr Championships were scheduled for early June. The Grand Union Canal Race is late May.
I have one or two races in mind for this summer but I'm trying not to think too much about them until I'm sure of my recovery from knee injury.
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