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

anna.sc...@merrillcorp.com (Scott, Anna) — Fri, 10 Oct 2009 12:29:32 UT

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.

CTQ Events?

jamesrlmu...@yahoo.co.uk (Jimbo) — Fri, 10 Oct 2009 10:07:43 UT

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

Devon C2C Extreme Race Report

frenchy....@virgin.net (frenchy232) — Wed, 10 Oct 2009 21:29:26 UT

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

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New to is all.

garethk...@gmail.com (gareth) — Wed, 10 Oct 2009 13:55:41 UT

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.

guylochh...@googlemail.com (mariamaria) — Mon, 10 Oct 2009 09:02:56 UT

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

travel to Charmouth, 07.11.09

barbarawinzberg...@btinternet.com (baw) — Wed, 10 Oct 2009 20:23:45 UT

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!

Received the wrong wheel after the Devon C2C!

ciansimmo...@aol.com (Cian) — Mon, 10 Oct 2009 10:21:50 UT

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

Accommodation in Dorset

brettmore...@googlemail.com (brettmoreton) — Sun, 09 Sep 2009 17:30:40 UT

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

shirley...@googlemail.com (shirley pim) — Thu, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:37 UT

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

Devon C2C

robsoa...@googlemail.com (rob) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:06:04 UT

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

Photos

andys...@blueyonder.co.uk (Spry) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:49:22 UT

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

ollytol...@googlemail.com (Mr T) — Thu, 09 Sep 2009 07:58:40 UT

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

geoff_hi...@o2.co.uk (geoff_hicks) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:58:06 UT

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

waiyuic...@googlemail.com (mcwyc) — Sat, 09 Sep 2009 21:06:11 UT

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

ollytol...@googlemail.com (Mr T) — Tue, 09 Sep 2009 10:32:10 UT

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

strai...@hotmail.com (straitty) — Fri, 09 Sep 2009 10:39:46 UT

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

trail x kayak

ollytol...@googlemail.com (Mr T) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:23:04 UT

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

Event Info

awbr...@care4free.net (whythehalf?) — Wed, 08 Aug 2009 14:23:34 UT

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

CTS car share from Oxfordshire

bratt...@me.com (bratto) — Mon, 08 Aug 2009 19:48:30 UT

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.

classic cliffs

oli...@gmail.com (ultraoli) — Thu, 07 July 2009 14:38:02 UT

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...

ecoblo...@gmail.com (tee) — Mon, 07 July 2009 14:38:46 UT

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

Crossings Challenge

pilgrim.run...@gmail.com (Pilgrim Runner) — Sun, 07 July 2009 13:15:36 UT

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?

pdcut...@gmail.com (Paul) — Tue, 07 July 2009 23:06:30 UT

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

chackfo...@exorcorp.com (Clive) — Tue, 06 June 2009 11:46:16 UT

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

richard.s...@btinternet.com (Welsh Gasman) — Mon, 06 June 2009 14:34:09 UT

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

classic quarter

pint...@live.co.uk (pinto) — Mon, 06 June 2009 13:16:07 UT

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

ollytol...@googlemail.com (Mr T) — Fri, 05 May 2009 09:01:19 UT

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.................

Coast 2 Coast: Devon

deonschep...@googlemail.com (deeefender) — Fri, 05 May 2009 10:20:28 UT

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

Lands End Parking

stevenb...@inbox.com (dukeofrochdale) — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:10:23 UT

Im getting tempted into doing the Classic 1/4 by lots of excited
posts, does anyone know about the Lands End parking? as id probably
have to drive down quite late and try and sleep in the car till the
Bus pick up to the start at 4am.
Does anyone know is it free parking? or is it a pay & display?

Mountain Bike

i...@traininghand.co.uk (Mike McC) — Fri, 05 May 2009 14:48:40 UT

Hi
Just wondered if anyone knows of anyone looking to sell a bike that
would suit for the road and off road elements of the coast to coast in
September.
Cheers
Mike

Exmoor to Ultra in 6 weeks?

stevenb...@inbox.com (dukeofrochdale) — Thu, 05 May 2009 10:20:41 UT

Last Saturday I completed the Endurance Life Exmoor marathon, I ran/
walked it slowly and im feeling pretty good, now im wondering if I
could carry on building my training up to do the 'Classic Quarter'
43miler run from Lizard Point to Lands End around the 27th of June?

Its only about 6 weeks away but It seems possible to me, does anyone

Travel to Trail X and / or Raid 15 / 16 / 17 May 2009 from London / Essex

strai...@hotmail.com (straitty) — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:49:30 UT

Anyone travelling to any of the above events this weekend from London
area - car driving team mate has injured his knee -give me a bell.
Paully 07734214400

I am sure I speak for many, many people when I say...

emma.whittle...@plymouth.ac.uk (Em) — Mon, 05 May 2009 09:13:47 UT

A big thank you for fantastic and memorable Coastal Trail Series. For
people who have run races across the series I am sure we all have
favourite courses and courses that are less favourite(!) but as an
entire series it really is superb.

I do look at other adventure-sport companys' events and I have found

need some info

krasse.gueorgu...@googlemail.com (Krasse) — Sat, 05 May 2009 06:43:31 UT

Hi everyone ,
I was wondering if any of you have attemted to do the Bob Graham
Round , i am sort of thinking about it but will be helpfull to meet
someone who have done it to give me some advice and inside info .

Transport London to Exmoor for No7

strai...@hotmail.com (straitty) — Sun, 05 May 2009 12:55:01 UT

Hi folks
Looking for a lift from London to Exmoor CTQ on 09/05/2009. Those nice
police in Pembrokeshire are currently adding 3 points to my license as
my foot got a bit heavy driving back from Little Haven meaning I'm
unable to hire wheels to get down. Flexible with times.
Straitty

Another plea for an Exmoor ride/accommodations

kevinsh...@gmail.com (KevinSherm@gmail.com) — Sat, 05 May 2009 10:23:23 UT

Like the last poster, I'm a little desperate for a ride down to the
race next weekend. I've got a lead on nearby accommodations, but
haven't done anything with that yet either, so any help there could
also prove useful.

I'll be coming from London on Friday, work in Canary Wharf, live on
the Western side, and could meet anywhere in between at pretty much

Classic Cliffs

richard.mur...@agresso.co.uk (Dick) — Fri, 05 May 2009 09:41:36 UT

Newbie!

Now I've got that out of the way, any one doing Classic Cliffs and
from the Bristol area please?

Looking for some advice and experience from anyone who's run it
before.

This is my first event and I'm using it as a test for the 2010 MDS.

Currently I loop down to Bath on the cycle track once a month which is

Exmoor Trail 9th May

toby.radcli...@gmail.com (tobyradcliffe) — Mon, 04 Apr 2009 13:44:28 UT

Hi guys - I'm looking for a lift down to the race from London (or
north surrey - I'm in Carshalton), or recommendations on hotels
(Lynton etc) with other racers so I can at least get a lift to the
start on saturday morning!

Thanks

Toby

Ultra Series

owen.l...@wartsila.com — Mon, 04 Apr 2009 11:53:35 UT

Anyone interested in doing a relay with me in the 44 mile Ultra Series Race Classic Quarter?
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Re: CTS Exmoor Marathon - Elevation

jessicastar...@yahoo.co.uk (Jessica Starmer) — Mon, 04 Apr 2009 20:52:27 UT

Just wondering - anyone have any advice on whether running poles might be useful for all the ups and downs on this one? Are there any flat bits at all where carrying them would be a pain?

Jess

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14000ft? I'd better pack some ropes and ice axes!

one more to go

krasse.gueorgu...@googlemail.com (Krasse) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:01:15 UT

Good luck to all of you who are competing the 7x7x7 full marathon , I
had to abandaon the competition after the marathon at South Devon
with ligament strain durring these 4 month you get used to seen
everyone there on the starting line month in and month out . It
really is something to look forward to such meetings that is why is

Teammate(s) wanted for Devon CRS

jwbackho...@googlemail.com (James Backhouse) — Fri, 04 Apr 2009 12:27:34 UT

Hi there

I am sadly lacking in a teammate for the 8-hr Devon CRS, which looks
too good to miss. I have done quite a few adventure races, and did the
CTS half marathon in Portland back in January.

Is anyone in a similar predicament, or are any pairs interested in a
3rd teammate?

Thanks
James

Photos

andys...@blueyonder.co.uk (Spry) — Fri, 04 Apr 2009 19:43:09 UT

Great run in Cornwall but when are the photos going up??

CTS Exmoor Marathon - Elevation

stevenb...@inbox.com (dukeofrochdale) — Mon, 04 Apr 2009 17:50:24 UT

Hi, does anyone know what the total ascent & decent elevation figures
are? just wondering if my hilly long runs are getting anywhere near
the scary looking graph on the website.

Steve

Exmoor...the finale!! And the party...it would be good to see you all.

emma.whittle...@plymouth.ac.uk (Em) — Mon, 04 Apr 2009 15:45:19 UT

Can you believe it's nearly all over?

I did Exmoor last year and to those of you that haven't done it before
this race is fab. A real treat. It can be quite epic in places but
there are just so many visual rewards in this one.

I have a special place in my heart for Exmoor. Last year the weather

Looking forward to Saturday

emma.whittle...@plymouth.ac.uk (Em) — Thu, 04 Apr 2009 14:06:08 UT

Hi everyone,

Looking outside my door across the Hamoaze at the Cornish hills I am
getting excited about Saturday's race. The weather has been stunning
down here and is set to stay with a predicted temp of 12c, cloudless
and not much in the way of wind (met office forecast) so dare I say
it...the good weather may strike again for race day.

Thank you guys

emma.whittle...@plymouth.ac.uk (Em) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:38:23 UT

I often post about what a lovely day and what beautiful scenery the
races have had but this is a thank you post instead to the
Endurancelife team for devising and running these events. They really
are something special and I thought it was about time to say thanks.

Cornwall was another stunning day and I had a great time!

Exmoor

monkey...@mac.com (monkeyrix) — Mon, 04 Apr 2009 09:03:33 UT

Is anybody entered into the Exmoor half and not going to be able to
make it? Its all full up now and, until now , I wasn't sure whether I
was going to be able to get down to it. If there are any places going
please let me know, I'd love to finish on the last one of the series!

Cornwall Half Marathon

l...@positiveweighing.co.uk (Lucy) — Mon, 04 Apr 2009 09:24:12 UT

Just a quick message to say a massive thanks to the Endurance life
team for a fantastic racing experience down in Cornwall on the
weekend.

I have spent a lot of years doing adventure racing and have had a 4
year break, so this was the perfect way for me to get back into it and
I loved every second of it - even the climb back up to the finish!!!

7x7x7

cl...@kavanagh-kavanagh.com (novice) — Thu, 03 Mar 2009 21:58:32 UT

Hi there,

Haven't been on the post for a while, but really been enjoying the CTS
races so far. I had signed up to all 7 10k races but unfortunately
had a virus so couldn't do the Portland event even though it is on my
doorstep!! Just wondering if I upgrade to half marathon for the last
race of the season, would that count as a 7x7x7? Or are you very