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[Tim]

So Tim, any events you've done that you would heartily recommend to Ultra Freshmen?

Hi Sweder, I missed your question abou ultras until today. Apologies for that.

As to what constitutes a good ultra it's hard to say because so much of it comes down to personal preferences.

I'd run a mile (or 100) rather than do a multi-lap ultra. I like events that take you somewhere despite the inconvenience. There's nothing like travelling from A to B over some inconceivable distance for giving you an immense feeling of satisfaction.

I'm not keen on the idea of running ultras on roads either. Much harder on the legs and besides, running on trails is just so much more fun.

I haven't found a good single website that lists all the UK ultras but this one will give you a few pointers. http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=79&Itemid=4

A 40 miler is a nice distance to start with although don't be fooled into thinking you can judge events by distance. A 50K is automatically easier than a 40 miler just because it's shorter. It all depends on the course.

HTH

Tim