of course it is. So I'm going to stop training now and just get some hypnosis the day before a race.
In fact, my mum's going to get hypnotised too - she'll win for sure.
Finishing is in your head. Finishing well needs the legs to back up the head.
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100 days until the Kielder 100
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Posted 11 months ago #
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I have an entry, and will have the fitness, but like some others above I have been told I shall be attending an Alternate Event for my missus' birthday.
Seen as I'd already paid, I did manage to barter a pass out to SSUK 2 weeks later instead though.
Posted 11 months ago # -
I heard some lads chatting in the car park at the start of 10 under.
Chunky bloke 1 "You on target for Kielder then ?"
Chunky bloke 2 "Sort of ,doing a lot on my road bike ...pause...it's only a bike ride init ?"
4 hours and 3 laps later .
Chunky bloke 2 "**** that " ...puts bike in car.
I will have to look out for him in Sept
Posted 11 months ago # -
fasthaggis a think that you might be refering to maself and a mate of mine if you are then for the record the fat bloke who went away after 3 laps u wont have to look for as he was niver gone to kielder as for maself will be there again to complete it as a said its only a big bike run ,sorry if am wrong but a said something like chunky bloke 2 at 10 under .
Posted 11 months ago # -
I agree mentally that its quite tough. All of last year all i could think about doing is pulling out until about the 60 miler marker, then i got a bit more positive getting nearer the end, although the last 7 miles is probably the hardest terrain wise.
Fitness wasn't a problem, although the event is physically very tough for everyone. I'm sure the slower paced people are in as much pain as us faster people keeping the pace going.
So, prepare yourself mentally for a really long physical day ( bring an ipod? ), and you will be in a better shape for the event
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The day is pretty epic and you get dragged along with that and particularly getting chatting to people. Just make sure you have you back drops dialled in with your favourite munch and carry plenty of fluid, best to carry too much better stops than run out. A few people were losing bottles so make sure your cage(s) hold em tight.
Mike, agree with the head game stuff, look at Eddie Izzard, say no more. Mind over matter...
Posted 10 months ago # -
Jan: 101 miles
Feb: 102 miles
Mar: 132 miles
Apr: 148 miles
May: 100 miles
June: 96 milesOh dear, it's going to bloody hurt, isn't it?
Posted 10 months ago # -
Just one month now
And I have a cracked wrist that's hampering me a bit but I managed nearly 9 hrs solid riding last Saturday on very similar terrain at Hamsterley
pretty sure I have the endurance but the speed may let me down
Posted 9 months ago # -
Anyone know about tapers? Thinking I've got three hard weeks training before a gradual taper over a fortnight.
What are other people going to do?
Posted 9 months ago # -
What are other people going to do?
Stop all riding on, about the Wednesday before
All my training has had to be ad hoc but I feel strong enough, difficult to plan things when I don't know where I'll be from one day to the nextPosted 9 months ago # -
I'll be spending the 2 weeks before mostly panicing.
Is it too early to start carbo loading?
Posted 9 months ago # -
I'm planning to ride every day in the two weeks before hand, but mostly just flat 10 mile rides on my road bike at tick-over. I think it's really important to keep the legs turning over so they don't feel flat come race day.
But then I've not done much MTB racing and nothing like this, so I'm just applying running principles to the situation really, so would appreciate some input from those better qualified.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Well I have a training plan [that I never got to use] based on something Matt from Torq wrote for the mag a couple of years back
It goes something like
3 weeks to go - very hard training week
2 weeks out
Mon - rest
Tues - hill reps
Wed - Rest
Thurs - rest
Fri - easy spin out
Sat - 5 hrs moderate
Sun - rest1 week out
Mon - rest
Tues - Hill reps
Wed - rest
Thurs - rest
Friday - easy spin or rest
Sat - racePosted 9 months ago # -
Try and ride a bit over the next 2 weeks. GO away walking for a week. Rest in the final week before the event.
Any training plan has gone out the window, I feel quite a bit less prepared than last year.
Posted 9 months ago # -
The 3 weeks thing I posted up there was the last 3 of 13 BTW, as you were asking about tapering
Posted 9 months ago # -
I am into the final hard week of my second 4 week build period, then I have an easy recovery week, then 2 weeks to peak and a week to taper. I was up at Kielder at the weekend just to check out the area for the first time, rode the Lakeside way and all the red routes including the 1900ft climb up to deadwater fell, about 50miles with over 6000ft of climbing and legs felt good. Gear and bike is about sorted, just need to service the bb, forks & shock over the next few weeks, overall training going well, making good progress and feeing pretty good so far
Posted 9 months ago # -
Some good tips guys, I recently participated in some sports science research and got my proper heart rate zones etc, bit late to be using them now though! My VO2 max is 63 apparently, racing roadies are about 70 so not too bad.
As I've got 3 totally different events to train for on the day for Killer Kielder I'm doing as much as I can fit in including early morning swims (motion is similr to kayaking) and doing evening duathlons.
I think generally there's not much point doing loads of miles at this stage, some short sharp sessions will give you more bang for your buck I reckon.
I'm doing the coast to coast virtually in the metro centre on saturday on a tacx turbo trainer with gps software whilst selling smoothies made by pedal power, a good solid 12 hour fund raising session for the Calvert Trust!
My top tip would be focus on what its going to feel like when you finish, this will help you get there.
Posted 9 months ago # -
I'm not able to do it now so have a Kielder entry for sale! £40?
Posted 9 months ago # -
Just back from two days at Kielder, 50 miles both days brought all the memories back from last year. Everything is a lot soggier than last year the reservoir is very full due to the amount of rain we've had. The trails are OK but the long sections of fire road are a lot heavier than last year. I live locally and I can't see this really changing much unless we have 2 weeks of glorious sunshine. The main thing I had forgot was how much of the singletrack around Kielder was on loose, rocky and very bumpy ground! my backside is in agony today. If you've never done it before I would recommend a waterproof goretex or similar. The forecast for the last 2 days was good but we got SOAKED for an hour both days and it won't be funny riding all day soaking wet. As the one of the girls in the cafe said when someone told her it was always raining at Kielder she said “ That's why we built a reservoir here.” says it all really. Be prepared for bad weather as it comes from nowhere around here pretty much on a daily basis. And my final tip: eat as much as you can throughout the race as it is unrelenting! Still it'll be great race you'll never forget.
Posted 9 months ago # -
My only fear is .......THE MIDGE.
Posted 9 months ago # -
I was up there on Saturday. Did the ride over to Newcaslteton and Deadwater. I'll echo the above. It was very wet on the ground and some of the fire road was really tough going. It has about half an inch of what feels like wet sand on top and was really dragging.
Very little mud on the proper trails as always. If it doesn't dry up massively I'll be running mudguards as I go soaked. I was out for 5 hours and the next five would have been pretty uncomfortable had I continued.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Going up on sunday for a recce.
Doing the xborder loop so will report back on Monday.
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Posted 9 months ago #
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Can we all pray for sunshine!
Trying to up the fundraising on my killer kielder epic on the same day, link to my fundraising page is http://www.justgiving.com/killerkielderchallenge all for the local charity Calvert Trust Kielder.
cheers
Matt
Posted 9 months ago # -
Any tips on tyres guys given loose conditions, surely kielder doesnt warrant anything more than a crossmark?
Posted 9 months ago # -
I stuck a crossmark on the rear last year.It was fine.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Ive been up to kielder a couple of times this year. Both times with a crossmark xc on the rear/ ardent on the front. Last one was ok, one before that I ripped the sidewall on the descent from the radio mast just over the border.
I think I shall be putting another ardent on the back on the day.
Posted 9 months ago # -
guys, went up yesterday, although its been raining on and off for a while here it didnt seem particularly bad, just the usual sandy conditions
Posted 9 months ago # -
I will be marshalling at the cut off/ 100 mile checkpoint again so say 'Hi' if you can speak at this stage - Oh and wear some nice lycra too
Oh and when you get to me there will still be about 5 miles left to go
Posted 9 months ago # -
Ah yes the 'its just at the top of this hill' ladies pain and misery were brought to many when they realised they had several miles still to go! Seriously though thanks for marshalling.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Ah yes - good luck with the 3 disciplines ! OMG I'm tired just thinking of it
Posted 9 months ago # -
Looks like we have timed that weather window just right
Still ,at least it will drown some of the midge
Posted 9 months ago # -
There will be no wind (so lots of midges) and pouring down with the wet stuff a quality day out!
Posted 9 months ago # -
asscheeks. looked at the five day forecast this morning and was quite optimistic.
just had another look.....buggery.
Trying to look on the bright side ,as far as I am aware, rain =less of the midge.Posted 9 months ago # -
Trying to look on the bright side ,as far as I am aware, rain =less of the midge.
Just keep telling yourself that....
I always thought it was bright sunshine and strong winds that kept them at home....
Posted 8 months ago #
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