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CTS Gower 5/12/09

2009-12-02T11:17:55Z

Last minute I know but I wonder is there anyone travelling from London
to Gower on Friday evening who wouldn't mind some company on the
journey?

Claire

Dorset run 6th Nov, spare room at the event base if anyone needs it

2009-10-30T12:29:32Z

DORSET RUN - 6TH NOVEMBER - DOES ANYONE NEED ACCOMMODATION
Dear Runners,
I have booked a 3 bedroom cottage at the event base, Manor Farm Holiday Centre and there's a spare double bedroom for anyone interested.
There's 4 in our group, 3 girls, 1 guy and we only need two rooms so if anyone wants the other room please email me. £90 for Friday and Saturday.

RE: New to is all.

2009-10-29T17:56:29Z

Hi Rob

I used an OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) pack back - its only 10 litres
(think it's called 'The last drop' and I put a 2 litre water bladder in it
that I've used in rucksacks when hiking before. The bag was small but enough
for the bladder, a jacket and the other bits and bobs like gel sachets,

Re: New to is all.

2009-10-28T20:04:03Z

Hi Dave

I have just signed up for 4 of the 7 marathons and can't wait to get
started. Do you have a recomendation on packs / beltbags?

Rob

CTQ Events?

2009-10-23T10:07:43Z

Does anyone know anything about the CTQ events for 2009/2010? Nothing
on the pages of the website yet.

RE: New to is all.

2009-10-22T20:02:11Z

Hi Gareth

I did the 7 marathon events last year and I've jotted down a few thoughts /
observations / tips that I found:

- Weather was good last year for the series so really the main issue was
(sometimes very) muddy paths on some of the routes - trail shoes were a
benefit. But definitely carry a woolly hat, gloves and a running jacket,

Re: New to is all.

2009-10-22T13:41:47Z

Hi Gareth
A good pair off trail shoes is probably the best kit advice. There is
usually the Endurance life tents there selling hot / cold drinks,
energy bars etc.. As well as some kit. I like to get here early as you
get to chat to other runners and in your case you would probably see
the H/M runners start. Not sure where exactly the start is in

Devon C2C Extreme Race Report

2009-10-21T21:29:26Z

Cheers Chaps, look forward to more of the same in the future.

[link]

New to is all.

2009-10-21T13:55:41Z

Hello all,

I have just signed up for the CTS 7 events doing the 10k races. First
time I have done anything like this so would appreciate any help and
advice from any or all of you!

Any info on best training, what kit is advisable, best time to arrive
for the events, what facilities are usually there for start and

totnes / exeter / devon. travel to charmouth. 7th november 2009.

2009-10-19T09:02:56Z

hello!
i am looking quite urgently for transport to charmouth!
i am a student, living in totnes. i am planning to run the half
marathon in dorset. i have no driving licence, and it seems to be
impossible to arrive in charmouth early enough with public transport.
also, i would like to avoid to stay there overnight from friday due to

Re: Accommodation in Dorset

2009-10-15T20:36:20Z

Hi Brett

I have managed to get into the Youth Hostel in Beer. I think it is
about 4 miles from Charmouth and relatively cheap. You can book
without being a YHA member. I think there is another YH the other side
of Charmouth, not sure of name.

Hope this helps
Kev

travel to Charmouth, 07.11.09

2009-10-07T20:23:45Z

Hi there,

is there anyone going to Charmouth on 07.11.09from Bournemouth /
Poole area? Or anyone looking for a ride whom I could take along???

Thanks for letting me know!

Re: Accommodation in Dorset

2009-10-06T10:02:04Z

Thanks for the suggestion Jill.
I've also booked the Hensleigh Hotel, as it did look good on the web
and they seemed friendly when I spoke to them.
See you there for the run.

Thanks
Dan

Received the wrong wheel after the Devon C2C!

2009-10-05T10:21:50Z

Hi guys,

I got the wrong wheel back after the Devon C2C and have someone
else's. Although the disc brake is the same the rims and tyres are
different: the tyre should be Specialized Fast Trak LK Control but are
Specialized Fast Trak Sports. The rims should be DT-Swiss 445D, 26"
but are Specialized RHD 26 inch. The wheel I now have has a sensor for

Re: Accommodation in Dorset

2009-09-30T10:39:30Z

Hi both

I think the start is at Charmouth. I'm staying at the Hensleigh Hotel?
No idea what it is like but it looked OK on the web. I think Charmouth
is pretty small so hopefully its walking distance...well hobbling
distance on the way back?!

Jill

Re: Accommodation in Dorset

2009-09-29T12:54:04Z

Lyme regis is the largest town close to Charmouth. Just along the
coast you also have Westbay and Bridport. I have not stayed in any of
these so I cant recommend anywhere. I have stayed at The Lugger Inn
which is in Chickerell. It`s a 30 min drive along the coast from
Charmouth.
Hope this helps.

Re: Accommodation in Dorset

2009-09-29T11:11:52Z

I would also be interested in any accommodation recommendations for
the Dorset CTS.
Also are group bookings ever organised at these events?
Thanks
Dan

Accommodation in Dorset

2009-09-27T17:30:40Z

Can anyone recommend anywhere to stay for the Dorset CTS in November?
Don't know the area, ideally somewhere near the race start.

Does anyone know where the race start is?

Thanks

Brett

Devon Coast to Coast - transport

2009-09-24T12:30:37Z

Hi there,

I am coming over from Ireland for this event (dont ask why!) and am
flying into Bristol airport early Fri morning. I have hired a car and
will be driving to and from Bristol if anyone wants to carshare.

I also had a question about how we can get from the finish back to the
start to get back to our cars?! Is anyone doing this trip and

Re: Devon C2C lift share

2009-09-24T12:25:37Z

Hi there,
I will be hiring a car and driving to and from Bristol - im not sure
what time i will be leaving Bristol - and im not sure how im getting
back from the finish to the start to get the car to drive back to
bristol..but if youre stuck let me know!!
I arrive into bristol airport in the morning so was thinking of doing

Devon C2C

2009-09-23T21:06:04Z

Hi, we were wondering if there were any other spectators travelling to
and from the different transition stages this weekend that wanted to
share the journey. If so let us know

Re: Photos

2009-09-17T09:42:08Z

Hi Andy,
30% of the photos are now online - the remainder should be up by the
end of the day :)
Kind regards,
James

Photos

2009-09-16T21:49:22Z

Hi All,

The Dorset X Trail was excellent on Saturday a real endurance event. I
have noticed that there are now photos up for the event but the bike
section only. I did notice that the Endurance life team where taking
photos at each discipline will they also be put on line??????????????

Looking forward to the 7 * 7.

help

2009-09-17T07:58:40Z

Hi,

Just completed my 1st X Trail (which was great) but on the bike
section i was using foot straps - what a nightmare. can you guys out
there recommend either going clipless or flats - any help would be
gratefully excepted.
all the best

Olly

Trail X Dorset Garmin GPS data

2009-09-16T21:58:06Z

Hi,

This is a geeky question, but here goes!

Really enjoyed Saturday and am currently looking at my stage times etc
and have found that the bike stage is my weak point. However I'm not
sure if this is just due to fitness or skill on the rough terrain or
both. I'd like to figure this out so that next year I can try and

Devon C2C lift share

2009-09-12T21:06:11Z

Hi there,
Just wondering whether anyone is able to give me (and my kit!!) a lift
to and from the Devon Trail X Coast 2 Coast event on 26/27 Sept? I'm
located in Bristol and would naturally pay half the fuel costs.
Thanks
Wai

Dorset X Trail

2009-09-15T10:32:10Z

Hi,

I would just like to say - a big thanks to the Endurancelife Team for
organising a great event on Saturday. As a first timer and not
knowing what to expect - WOW bring it on..... and the weather - what
can i say, it made it even more enjoyable for my young supporters
(could you organise a young persons event).

Team Member required for Endurance life RAID 20 10/10/2009

2009-09-11T10:39:46Z

1 team member required to make up team of 3. RAID 20, Southern
Britain, Sat, 10 October – Sun, 11 October 2009. Friday departure from
London.
[link]

Ideally the team member could attend Trail X / Raid Series 12 / 13
September 2009 Trail X + Raid Series, Dorset

Re: trail x kayak

2009-08-29T20:19:29Z

Olly, your best bet would be to go for a pair of Triathlon shorts,
designed for running and biking and dry quickly if you get wet.

Cheers, Frenchy.

trail x kayak

2009-08-22T15:23:04Z

hi all,

I'm doing the Dorset Trail X kayaking event - having never done
anything like this before - could someone suggest what to wear for the
run and the biking side of it - i.e. in the shorts front? do i need to
wear padded bike shorts for the run as well as bike!!!

many thanks and you all have a good one

Re: Event Info

2009-08-20T10:07:58Z

My partner got a call yesterday saying that the start is now 0700 for
relay pairs as well, and that CP 2 has now changed....

Re: Event Info

2009-08-19T14:47:31Z

Hi!
An update went out via email last week. Please check your SPAM box in
your email, and if you don't have anything there please call the
office on 01548 853 524 and we will forward on a copy to you.
Hope you're looking forward to the event!
Cheers, James

Event Info

2009-08-19T14:23:34Z

Has anybody received any information from EnduranceLife about the
Coastal Crossings this weekend?

CTS car share from Oxfordshire

2009-08-17T19:48:30Z

Hello all. I have just signed up for all of the half marathons in the
CTS series. Anybody out there in the Oxford / Bicester areas who
would be interested in lift sharing for the series? Normal plan would
be to go down on Friday evening.

Re: Crossings Challenge

2009-08-05T20:09:11Z

Hi Sweetfeet,
Thanks for your email and your thoughts on the race, they all come in
handy. I've now entered the race and the training is going well. So
far though I still haven't gone firm on how best to tackle the
crossings. I'm aware that the tide will be high but on the way out
when we reach the crossings so agree that they might be a bit

Re: Crossings Challenge

2009-07-31T06:45:00Z

The only experience I've had of swimming and then immediately running
is doing Ironman and I have always used a trisuit. They dry really
quickly and fit snuggly so there are no flappy bits to cause drag in
the water. If I compete then I'm hoping to have my own support crew to
give me a dry pair of socks at the very least. The first crossing

classic cliffs

2009-07-23T14:38:02Z

Hi - I know this is late but is anyone driving to Clovely from the
London region on Friday evening that could offer a last minute entrant
a lift?

Cheers,
Oli

found a lone cycle glove...

2009-07-20T14:38:46Z

hiya,
has anyone lost a glove???? Please post description to see if i have your
other hand!!!... found one (glove not hand) post event RAID 5hr 8hr at East
Dean... when litter picking (hint hint.... some of you outdoorsey types did
leave bit of none biodegradable material on the ground!) ... let me know if

Re: Sussex Triathlon pics?

2009-07-15T16:09:17Z

Must have missed that! Didn't see anyone snapping away, although my
impression of Stevie Wonder really does rock....

Crossings Challenge

2009-07-19T13:15:36Z

Hi all,
I'm looking at entering the Crossings Challenge 22 Aug but wanted to
know from anyone who's done it before the format used for the
crossings.
Sounds like a bit of an obvious question but did you run in a tri-suit
and swim/run in that (and make do with salty watered kit), did you
just swim in your shorts? Did you waterproof your trainers and any

Sussex Triathlon pics?

2009-07-14T23:06:30Z

Hiya

i saw quite a few people taking pics on the day.........but havnt seen
any published yet....has anyone got any?

Classic Quarter - looking for a team-mate

2009-06-23T11:46:16Z

Hi there - I had planned to do the Classic Quarter as a pair but my
partner has dropped out so i'm looking for a new partner. Willing to
as part of a 4 or as a pair, i'd even think of doing 3 of the 4 legs
if endurance life will let me and you only want to run 1 leg
thanks
Clive

Transport to Classic Quarter

2009-06-22T14:34:09Z

I'm doing the classic quarter this weekend, and camping at Lower
Treave on the Friday night. Is there anyone out there who can offer me
a lift from the campsite at the ungodly hour of 3.30am. The
alternative is to ask my wife for a lift (not a morning person) or
nick the car for the day (thus stranding the long suffering other

Re: Coast 2 Coast: Devon

2009-06-17T08:22:43Z

Hi,

Last year i used my normal road running trainers (saucaony). No
problems, bit muddy in places, but not that bad.

For the two day race, i think you are required to use a MTB. Thats why
on day one you can use slicks and then switch to off road tyres for
day 2. Mixed terrain trails in teh UK can be all of what you described

Re: Coast 2 Coast: Devon

2009-06-16T10:33:58Z

Hello everyone,

Internet is great, being in sunny Algarve/Portugal how else would you
find out about this events?

I am considering doing this, it sounds great.

Questions:

1. Run, what type of shoes would recomend? Light trainers, or
something more robust?

2. Bike, personally I have a mountain bike a road bike. Is the road

Re: Coast 2 Coast: Devon

2009-06-15T15:07:39Z

Hi D,

I did the Devon Coast to Coast last year, and i think that nearly
everyone rode on a mountin bike - I did.

I put some slicks on it and pumped the tyres upto 100PSI and away you
go.

At the overnight camp, i changed my tyres back to MTB tyres for the
second day. No problem. It does mean that you have to put two tubes

classic quarter

2009-06-01T13:16:07Z

Hi to all running the Classic Quarter, As i have plenty of time to
train as late i have been down to Cornwall on many training sessions,
if there are any runners that fancy a training run on the course
please let me know as i know the course well and could do with some
company.this can be done as an over nighter or in one hit, you can get

thanks

2009-05-29T09:01:19Z

Hi, i would just like to say a BIG thanks to the team - really enjoyed
my 1st season trail running - so much I've signed up for all 7 for the
coming year...

also - signed up for the Trail X - how many hills should i be training
on with reference to the bike section?

so again thanks - better late than never.................

Re: Exmoor to Ultra in 6 weeks?

2009-05-26T14:43:01Z

Hi Steve

If I can do it twice anyone can! My brother-in-law walk/jogged it last
year in 12 hours with just five-a-side football for training.

There is more information on the Facebook page for the event including
my obsevations on training badly in the first year and a bit better
the second - thoroughly enjoyed both weirdly!

Coast 2 Coast: Devon

2009-05-22T10:20:28Z

Hi guys and gals

The Coast to Coast Devon 2 day race looks like it is possibly going to
be an awesome event in the calendar. I have done a few xterra type
races and enduro events (specifically mountain bike marathons and
running races) and am considering signing up for Devon C2C.

The only thing is that although I do a lot of cycling events (up to