Comments for Ultra168

Comment on The Great North Face 100 Gear Debate by otisr

otisr — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:26:48 +0000

Ran on Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultras, Camelback Octane, Ronhill running compression shorts which I will never use again as I think they are too tight at the waist and caused stomach problems, Kathmandu thermals, balaclava for first 4cps then buff as it started to cool. Good crew helps, but next ultra will pre- prepare running backpacks for quick changeovers.

Great website team.

Comment on Ryan Sandes and Beth Cardelli take the honours at the North Face 100 by Andrew Vize

Andrew Vize — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:11:15 +0000

He can run!

Comment on Ryan Sandes and Beth Cardelli take the honours at the North Face 100 by Andrew Vize

Andrew Vize — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:10:28 +0000

Thanks Charlie.

Comment on The Great North Face 100 Gear Debate by Andrew Vize

Andrew Vize — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:28 +0000

Great news BJ.

Comment on The Great North Face 100 Gear Debate by Andrew Vize

Andrew Vize — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:08:57 +0000

Congratulations Craig!

Comment on The Great North Face 100 Gear Debate by Craig Thom

Craig Thom — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:34:11 +0000

I ran in comfortable Nike Lunar Fly2 Trails, yes I know all you young guys are saying im just an old bugger, these are ok for the easy stuff but after CP2 wished I had Salomon Speedcross 3′s CS for the hard up and downhill to grip into the next mountain. The Salomon 1.5 litre does not cut it on this run, just too small for all the gear and fluid needed on the run, I could squeaze everything except the emergency wet gear and synthetic top, which should have been given a mention by the organizers prior to the race start ie not just at the gear check with confusion but a confirmation of what, when and how an anouncement before race start depending on weather conditions where the gear could be left, not just ‘artifacts’ lets get real, this is a big event, why trivialize it!

This left competitors who have not run the race before advised to leave gear at CP4 or 5 dependeing who you spoke to open to disqualification. Initially Perpetum for fluid, then mostly Endura brand of gels on the run, electrolyte topped up with some snake lollies, almond nuts and 3 salt tablets after the Golden Stairs due to leg cramping. Grabbed extra food like bananas at each checkpoint on the way out. I agree with David B, it would have been great to have coke at the checkpoints it really works or a cup of tea is also good! The reality is to do the 100 the average runner should use a support crew to help get you there and prepare the best you can, groups like Ultra168 are a rare godsend and literally can be the difference between the ‘unkonwn’ and getting you to the finish based on sound trail running product support and knowledge , thank god for Ultra 168!

Comment on The Great North Face 100 Gear Debate by Barefoot Bj

Barefoot Bj — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:52:13 +0000

The Vibram Spyridon LS performed amazingly – not a single blister, hotspot or discomfort – despite being out there for over 22 hours.. Although my quads started cramping from 19ks, the green apple Powerbar gels every 45 minutes worked incredibly with no tiredness, doldrums or stomach problems.. Very impressed!

Comment on The Great North Face 100 Gear Debate by Todd Hayward

Todd Hayward — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:37:21 +0000

Ran in Salomon Speedcross 3s great grip, support, comfort etc but the material in the heel cup wore away to the plastic moulding and then started to eat away at my left heel and left me with a huge wound. Not too impressed as the shoes are only 200km old. I’ll be taking up the issue with the Salomon warranty this week. Their pack on the other-hand was awesome. Injinji midweight socks great too – no blisters.