nealo 1,657 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 So I'm in for the 50. Anyone else in for any of the distances? The 50 sold out in record time. So there are 7.5-8 months until race day. I have zero excuse to be overweight come race day and if I am sucked in! You will suffer like a dog. (That was me talking to myself in 8 months time) 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limited 187 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 I'm in for the 22. First time at UTA 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,958 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 11 for me. Will volunteer on the longer ones. 2019 I vollied on the short and ran the 100. Given I need to take at least 12 months off running, the 11 was all I could excuse myself for. Plus, having done the 50 and 100, the 22 covers the same ground. The 11 has a different route, and does some the reverse of the 100/50 through Leura Forest. I wanna see that sucker in daylight again! Good luck to all! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Go Easy 1,708 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 Am hoping to go back and do the 100 again... and get it right this time! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted September 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, Go Easy said: Am hoping to go back and do the 100 again... and get it right this time! Would love to see this! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clappers 270 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 4 hours ago, nealo said: So I'm in for the 50. Anyone else in for any of the distances? The 50 sold out in record time. So there are 7.5-8 months until race day. I have zero excuse to be overweight come race day and if I am sucked in! You will suffer like a dog. (That was me talking to myself in 8 months time) I’m in for the 50 Hey Nealo PM’d you 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clappers 270 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Go Easy said: Am hoping to go back and do the 100 again... and get it right this time! I hope and pray this happens 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clappers 270 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Go Easy said: Am hoping to go back and do the 100 again... and get it right this time! Your name is on the rock ANTHING is possible 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lesmack 52 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) In for the 50 for the first time at UTA and running/walking 50km. Any tips and hints welcome. Would be keen to know the approx percentage you can actually run compared to the steps, rock hopping and walking up very big hills??? Staying in Wentworth Falls so hoping getting to the start won't be too hard, we will have a car. Most importantly looking forward to seeing this part of Australia, it looks amazing!! Edited September 25, 2019 by Lesmack 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Go Easy 1,708 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Lesmack said: In for the 50 for the first time at UTA and running/walking 50km. Any tips and hints welcome... Most importantly looking forward to seeing this part of Australia, it looks amazing!! Best tip I can give you is to simply enjoy it... It's a beautiful part of Australia and a great event. Prepare for it as well as you can without getting injured, run & walk some climbs and descents and incorporate plenty of steps so that you can be as comfortable as possible on the day. This is not an event for setting a fast time, this is an event that makes you thankful for being alive and able to have such an amazing experience. Hopefully I'll see you there! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 222 Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 I’m on the wait list for the 50km - I’m looking forward to watching all the build up for everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Every 1,631 Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 25/09/2019 at 1:16 PM, Turts said: 11 for me. Will volunteer on the longer ones. 2019 I vollied on the short and ran the 100. Given I need to take at least 12 months off running, the 11 was all I could excuse myself for. Plus, having done the 50 and 100, the 22 covers the same ground. The 11 has a different route, and does some the reverse of the 100/50 through Leura Forest. I wanna see that sucker in daylight again! Good luck to all! They have an 11km now? They keep going shorter. 5 km next? I wonder if they've considered adding a 100 miler. It would have a pretty good uptake. Good on you Turts, for volunteering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clappers 270 Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 33 minutes ago, Paul Every said: They have an 11km now? They keep going shorter. 5 km There’s a parkrun at Lawson and it’s free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,958 Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, Paul Every said: They have an 11km now? They keep going shorter. 5 km next? I wonder if they've considered adding a 100 miler. It would have a pretty good uptake. Good on you Turts, for volunteering. Yep last year was the first year for the 11. When they announced an upcoming announcement, there was speculation about it being a miler. But nope. There was a lot of info provided as to why. Mainly from Kerry Sutter who is associated.. The 11 goes backwards from the Fairmont down to Laura Forest, then up furber as the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lawman 501 Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Wife has shamed me into a comeback. Only woman to race every 100 back to the TNF days. Here she is at 40 secs and 2.30 in the UTA promo video (also guest appearance by another former trannie) Edited September 30, 2019 by lawman 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth 190 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 In for the 50. Pretty excited by it. Have watched a few ultra docos as well - it seems a pretty laid back sport. Sinking beers and eating donuts. Sounds like my kind of sport. Am doing it with my sister and it will be her first real running event. So looking forward to the shared experience there. I don’t think I realise what I’m getting into, but at least I’ve got some running and endurance history. She definitely doesn’t know what she’s signed up for! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,284 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Nice one Kenneth. I'm still getting a feel for the type of trail events that work for me and those that don't. On consistent thing though, is the vibe and the people. Incredibly brilliant community. I've had experiences of people sharing food, plasters, helping others in any way they can. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth 190 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 What do you mean by that FP? As in distance, terrain or a mixture of both? Not know much about the various events, they’ve all got bulk elevation, so presumably you’re not trying to fins a flat one! The other thing I’m excited by is having a run only event to focus on. I’ve only ever had tris in mind and used that fitness for any running races I entered. I’m lucky in that I live only a 5-10 minute walk from some trails, not a huge network or steepness, but certainly preferable to running on the footpath. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 222 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Also, if anyone comes across a 50km entry let me know. Happy to pay expenses and a charity donation to sellers choice. I am on wait list but not holding much hope there. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,284 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) On 19/10/2019 at 12:41 AM, Kenneth said: What do you mean by that FP? As in distance, terrain or a mixture of both? Not know much about the various events, they’ve all got bulk elevation, so presumably you’re not trying to fins a flat one! The other thing I’m excited by is having a run only event to focus on. I’ve only ever had tris in mind and used that fitness for any running races I entered. I’m lucky in that I live only a 5-10 minute walk from some trails, not a huge network or steepness, but certainly preferable to running on the footpath. I've found that mentally or skill wise, I'm not very good at the really steep, saw tooth profiles. Maybe I need to do more of them but I think I'm better pre-disposed to trot along over 80-100kms gradually accumulating 2000 mtrs vert, than I am shorter really hard climbing. I find I get a bit despondent when I'm struggling and don't cope well. Having said that, it's my first year and I am very much still in IM/TT mode where I stress about my time and place in the race. When it gets very tough and there is nobody around, I forget that everyone else is struggling. I'm a work in progress Edited October 21, 2019 by FatPom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,958 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 On 19/10/2019 at 11:10 AM, Bosco said: Also, if anyone comes across a 50km entry let me know. Happy to pay expenses and a charity donation to sellers choice. I am on wait list but not holding much hope there. Cheers Are you on the Facebook it sell page? Almost guaranteed to pick one by there before race day. Just need to train as if if got one coming! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1100947233408129/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lawman 501 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 On 19/10/2019 at 11:10 AM, Bosco said: Also, if anyone comes across a 50km entry let me know. Happy to pay expenses and a charity donation to sellers choice. I am on wait list but not holding much hope there. Cheers You'll get one closer to the event and it will likely be very cheap, especially when those who do 6ft Track have realised what they have got themselves into. 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth 190 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 20/10/2019 at 9:10 PM, FatPom said: I've found that mentally or skill wise, I'm not very good at the really steep, saw tooth profiles. Maybe I need to do more of them but I think I'm better pre-disposed to trot along over 80-100kms gradually accumulating 2000 mtrs vert, than I am shorter really hard climbing. I find I get a bit despondent when I'm struggling and don't cope well. Having said that, it's my first year and I am very much still in IM/TT mode where I stress about my time and place in the race. When it gets very tough and there is nobody around, I forget that everyone else is struggling. I'm a work in progress That’s the other thing that appeals with ultras - walking is expected 😄 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 548 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Im in for the 22k, hope it just rolls over to next year, cant see a date change for this year. The hotel we're booked into has been in touch, no refund policy however we can keep our booking for when the new dates are announced for a small admin fee of $200. I dont think $200 is a 'small' admin fee. Whichever way I go, cancel & no refund or keep & pay more ... Ive been had Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 222 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I am sure the hotel wishes it was going ahead. My biggest concern, I don’t think many of these hotels will survive. I’d be careful with giving any more money at moment but that is exactly what they need. We are all losing out of this and I don’t see a favourable economic situation for the next ‘few’ years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 548 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 3 hours ago, Bosco said: I am sure the hotel wishes it was going ahead. My biggest concern, I don’t think many of these hotels will survive. I’d be careful with giving any more money at moment but that is exactly what they need. We are all losing out of this and I don’t see a favourable economic situation for the next ‘few’ years. Agree its tough or will be for lots of people. 2 of our group find out next week if they still have a job, neither can get their refund from the hotel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth 190 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Similar for our accommodation. No refund unless someone else books it that weekend. If available on rescheduling date then we can move booking. Imagine hkw fit we’ll be by race day! Hopefully it’s not in summer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 222 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Anyone happy to name? I am calling Lilianfels tomorrow - expecting a no refund. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 222 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 (edited) Not necessarily on this topic but Easter accomodation in Noosa and Port MAC 70.3 accomodation both very accomodating thus far. I’d hate to be in these guys shoes at moment and will be sure to pend a little more should we get through this solvent and can use the credit. Edited March 22 by Bosco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 548 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Im keen to keep the booking, roll to next year & do the 22k but I dont think $200 is a small fee or am I being stingy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 Yeah I don't think that is a small admin fee. Lucky I hadn't sorted accommodation! Or actually trained! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 548 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 I rang up said I'm happy to support as I know everyone is going to be hit but $200 isnt funny. Im now paying $100. Im ok with that 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 222 Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 I have had all my accomodation rolled for holidays this year. Starting with bushfires and COVID - 4 lots of accomodation rolled for no cost. Just thought I’d name them: Bella Casa - Noosa, Lake Crackenback, Mercure Port Macquarie, Lilianfels - Blue Mountains. I offered to pay administration fees- they all pretty well said just make sure you come and spend some money! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,958 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 I accepted the October date it reckon there's no way it will happen. I kept my booking for may, and have put a deposit on accom for October. Even if the race isn't on it travel is allowed I'll go. No, I'm not rich. I just am only camping at the caravan park. As above, if restrictions go on too long, some of the smaller places are bound to go under. Those that are also residences for the owners might be ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ironnerd 811 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 Entries to the 2021 UTA have been delayed until the 3rd of December. A lot of people deferred so there will not be a lot of spots available. I took an event credit as I am not sure if I will be able to go in 2021. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,958 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 On 11/11/2020 at 5:58 PM, Ironnerd said: Entries to the 2021 UTA have been delayed until the 3rd of December. A lot of people deferred so there will not be a lot of spots available. I took an event credit as I am not sure if I will be able to go in 2021. I deferred, and have taken up the 2021. The good thing about UTA is tyou can sell /transfer your entry, so nothing to lose! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 365 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 My original plan for the 2020 Off Season was the 50km at Surf Coast Century (obviously didn't happen). Now seriously considering the 50km option at UTA. May 2021 works well for me, won't interrupt my preparation for Melbourne 70.3 in November. Previous longest Trail Running Race was 28km Two Bays Trail Run. Much shorter and far less hills. Think I'm better suited to the very hilly (and slower) courses. Suspect this race might change my mind about that. And longer distance has never been my friend. But if I survive unscathed, might consider doing another Ironman. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The new guy 275 Posted November 18 Report Share Posted November 18 Ive been in for UTA 100 all year, it was going to be my A race this year. Ive now rolled over to 2021 given the 2 cancellations this year. Ive managed to get my first Ultra in at Black Cat, a 60k event near Newcastle, similar if not a bit more aggressive elevation profile per km than UTA, so good training. I had a decent sprained ankle just over a month ago which I have been re-habbing like mad, and attempted the Guzzler 100k a week ago, but pulled out at 20k as I started loosing all flexion. Ankle is slowly improving, Im still entered for a 55k Shoalhaven Summit event next week, but we will see..... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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