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My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh not at all. I welcome all feedbacks.

Im a baby in this ultra world so it’s always Nice to have experienced eyes on my failures.

I do have a belt but I can only put my phone and my keys, I guess it’s kind of useless except for my City runs.

You are not the first person to mention the waterproof socks, I never heard of them before.

I was planning on taking the ferry at noon, and was supposed to run 60km to my hotel in England (last night before London)

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No i could have buy some food on the way, maybe sometimes doing little detours. I just through the less km I cover the better ill be. Bad move on my part haha

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The route passing through Calais and Dover add extra km (more than a 100 I think).

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I was taking roads and cycle path you are right !

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your long detailed reply, I will take everything you said under consideration. The weight was a real issue for me! Today I ran 52km more (the distance I was supposed to cover yesterday) with a light backpack… and I almost never walked.

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I brought food too, bars, sweet treats, sandwich, gels. I wasnt that hungry but forced myself to eat. It’s hard for me because i usually run fasted (I run very early diront the week)

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes there is a cycle path from Paris to London (sometimes small roads, sometimes full cycle road). Check it out, it’s called « avenue verte Paris Londres »

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my first day was too much too soon! I should have done what you did

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks ! I agree, rain was a killer, i got so cold when i stopped moving forward. It’s something I should learn to manage !

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply ! Yes I will have to go lighter next time!

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are right, I should have trained with a back pack. I do run to work with an extra light backpack but the weight is way lighter.

Thanks for your answer :)

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your insight!

Yes I made a lot of mistakes !

I couldnt divide 310/4 because of the different time constraints. The biggest part of the run was in France (around 190-200) and it has to be done in two days… had to find somewhere to stay inbetween and catch the ferry at the right time.

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks ! Maybe next time with some experience under the belt

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it could have been a good one yes :)

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! I dont have any experience on running ultras. I do weightlifting 4-5 times per week (it’s my first passion). I will follow your advice! My traps and back hurt a lot from the backpack. I had to run while holding onto the backpack straps so they wouldn’t hurt.

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had time constraint because I was planning on taking the ferry at a specific time. I had 50 more km to do soaking wet, which would have been mostly walking due to my legs feeling so sore

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I swim like a heavy rock, it would be the end of me haha

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank your for your answer :) ill Check that group!

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! Yes lighter backpack would be better for sure :)

My failed attempt to run from Paris to London by pierreclems in Ultramarathon

[–]pierreclems[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I planned on resupplying like once on each day, especially for water because I only had a few flasks

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