tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post3164724988641862872..comments2023-05-30T09:15:26.291+01:00Comments on Trossachs Trail Runner: West Highland Way SplitsRobert Osfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-52356539518193700552014-06-19T21:27:12.136+01:002014-06-19T21:27:12.136+01:00I was planning a follow up post on my own race pla...I was planning a follow up post on my own race plan but am still getting my plan and kit together... but won't have a chance to now as time is too short.<br /><br />My goals are:<br /><br /> Platinum 20hrs - I don't think this is likely, but you can dream, <br /> John Kynaston and Debbie Matrin-Consani both run sub 20hr off similar Fling times to mine, so <br /> I now if you are well prepared enough and run a great race it's possible... this was also not their<br /> first WHWR so doing it on a first try it a tall order... but as I said, you can dream the perfect race<br /><br /> Gold - 21:17 This is 2.19 x my Fling time, the 2.19 multiplier is something John Kynaston worked out from <br /> the average of previous Fling/WHWR finishers. Seems like a good place to hang my realistic<br /> but still very competitive target.<br /><br /> Silver - Sub 24hrs, I'd still be very happy with a sub 24, and think I should be able to do it as long as I run as <br /> sensible race and don't injure myself.<br /><br /> Brozne - sub 35hrs so I can claim my first Goblet. Any finish of 95 mile race is pretty awesome in my book,<br /> for me to go over 24hrs it likely means I had a very tough race for some reason and had to <br /> rest up and walk long periods.<br /><br />Hopefully I'll get a chance to spot you in the crowd tomorrow evening before we head off and wish you the best before we head off, if not may your day be fun filled and awe inspiring as the scenery is set to be.Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-53461775291980841532014-06-19T19:57:13.004+01:002014-06-19T19:57:13.004+01:00Robert , you haven't come clean on what your o...Robert , you haven't come clean on what your own expectations are! I know, you will run comfortably within your HR limits and the time will take care of itself............... but you must have some idea. Based on your Fling time and your approach I'm hoping you should make it under 22 hours, but anyway, good luck however it turns out.Andy Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484436140840957046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-16552294573063086492014-06-19T19:42:14.055+01:002014-06-19T19:42:14.055+01:00Thanks Sarah. You'll be undertaking quite a c...Thanks Sarah. You'll be undertaking quite a challenge doing support as well. Should be an adventure for us all, one more sleep and we head north yipeee!!Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-25098201726132646792014-06-19T17:32:19.042+01:002014-06-19T17:32:19.042+01:00I can't pretend to really understand the worki...I can't pretend to really understand the workings behind pacing an ultra, but its a fascinating post all the same!! All the very best for this weekend, Robert - hopefully we'll bump into each other in Milngavie, or after you collect your goblet in FW. xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373272715768843175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-30161980521127432222014-06-19T16:33:43.249+01:002014-06-19T16:33:43.249+01:00Thanks Thomas, not sure about very well prepared a...Thanks Thomas, not sure about very well prepared as I've still lots of items on my prep TODO list to complete...<br /><br />I've been wondering if that one day you might come race the West Highland Way Race or one of the other Scottish ultras... can we tempt you? :-)Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-46538015552115797552014-06-19T11:54:29.887+01:002014-06-19T11:54:29.887+01:00Good luck - not that you need it, you are very wel...Good luck - not that you need it, you are very well prepared!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.com