30 miles in 30 degrees... The OMM Intro Ultra
Hottest day of the year - check 30 miles planned - check Hard climbs at the hottest parts of the day - check... That was possibly the toughest event I have ever done, physically and mentally. Physically, it was about balance - knowing that by going slow I would keep going and that if I went at anything like a pace I'd burn out long before the end. Balance against that was my desire to do a good time for me (GTFM), GTFM is different than a PB - its just that feel runner get about what should be do-able and you'll be happy with. Mentally, it was best part of 13 hours on my own. Occasionally, chatting with the other back of the pack people as we leapfrogged each other for much of the day and talking to the marshals at the manned checkpoints. Other than those moments and the arse-hole of a mountain biker... I'll explain in a bit... very little conversation apart from that in my head. 13h in my head - not recommended! The first 21km were good, enjoyable, a known...