Comments on: Tarawera UltraMarathon http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/ One day at a time. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rob Dyess http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9507 Rob Dyess Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:23:17 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9507 Thoughts? Yeah, I have a couple. I was under the impression that you were a fairly smart guy. There is the brink of insanity.... and there is the abyss, into which you have obviously taken a big step. I did a 10K last weekend... that was just PLENTY of pain for me. I loved it.... and might even consider doing a half... but there is absolutely NO WAY I am going to punish myself any more than that..... I mean, I didn't do anything wrong!!! Thanks buddy- all kidding aside, I think it is great. Do it. WeighDownSouth.com Thoughts? Yeah, I have a couple.

I was under the impression that you were a fairly smart guy. There is the brink of insanity…. and there is the abyss, into which you have obviously taken a big step.

I did a 10K last weekend… that was just PLENTY of pain for me. I loved it…. and might even consider doing a half… but there is absolutely NO WAY I am going to punish myself any more than that….. I mean, I didn’t do anything wrong!!!

Thanks buddy- all kidding aside, I think it is great. Do it.

WeighDownSouth.com
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]]> By: Lisa http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9506 Lisa Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:56:39 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9506 Funny, I've been dreaming about more trail running and ultras too ... I'm trying to talk three of my sisters into doing this one with me as a relay - 2 are coming back from injury, one from having a baby ... so would be perfect for all of us to train together for :) ... and then maybe I'll do the whole 60k the year after! Funny, I’ve been dreaming about more trail running and ultras too … I’m trying to talk three of my sisters into doing this one with me as a relay – 2 are coming back from injury, one from having a baby … so would be perfect for all of us to train together for :) … and then maybe I’ll do the whole 60k the year after!
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]]> By: Brandon http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9504 Brandon Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:12:42 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9504 I think that sounds like a pretty awesome challenge for yourself Andrew, I say GO FOR IT! I think that sounds like a pretty awesome challenge for yourself Andrew, I say GO FOR IT!
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]]> By: John's Weight Loss Blog http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9501 John's Weight Loss Blog Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:19:28 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9501 Thoughts? It's insane! But I know you can do it. Good luck! Thoughts? It’s insane! But I know you can do it. Good luck!
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]]> By: Andrew http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9500 Andrew Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:06:47 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9500 I decided to do this after reading about your Western States adventures! :) I decided to do this after reading about your Western States adventures! :)

]]> By: Greg http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9499 Greg Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:55:47 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9499 Two words. Hard core. Two words. Hard core.
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]]> By: Pam http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9498 Pam Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:54:52 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9498 I am Mac's (get fit slowly) wife and I am an ultra-marathon junkie! I would encourage anyone who has done a marathon to do an ultra. Running on trails is such a different experience. Plus, I think the focus of an ultra is different than a marathon. Every marathoner is so focused on the clock, but an ultra is more about accomplishment, enjoyment, and adventure. Based on the results from the 60k last year, I think you should estimate being out there for double your marathon time. Not saying that to scare you, but just so you know what to prepare and train for. Training mileage doesn't need to be much different than what you would do for a marathon, but just try to do it on similar type trails and really practice eating and drinking and you will be fine. The website looks like it has pretty good info to get started (I am happy to answer any ? also). Go for it! I love it and I think you will, too. I am Mac’s (get fit slowly) wife and I am an ultra-marathon junkie! I would encourage anyone who has done a marathon to do an ultra. Running on trails is such a different experience. Plus, I think the focus of an ultra is different than a marathon. Every marathoner is so focused on the clock, but an ultra is more about accomplishment, enjoyment, and adventure.

Based on the results from the 60k last year, I think you should estimate being out there for double your marathon time. Not saying that to scare you, but just so you know what to prepare and train for. Training mileage doesn’t need to be much different than what you would do for a marathon, but just try to do it on similar type trails and really practice eating and drinking and you will be fine. The website looks like it has pretty good info to get started (I am happy to answer any ? also).

Go for it! I love it and I think you will, too.
Pam´s last [type] ..Trying to DNS at Western States

]]> By: Erin http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9497 Erin Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:17:17 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9497 You're a madman (and I mean that in a good way)!!! One of my father's friends regularly runs marathons and ultramarathons. He's nuts, but I think that anyone who can be that disciplined and compete at that level is a warrior!!! You’re a madman (and I mean that in a good way)!!!

One of my father’s friends regularly runs marathons and ultramarathons. He’s nuts, but I think that anyone who can be that disciplined and compete at that level is a warrior!!!
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]]> By: David H. http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9496 David H. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:38:28 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9496 I run with a couple of people who have done several ultras and they continuously tell me that it's easier than a marathon. Around here our ultras are on trails and big mountains, so it's not a total run -- it's a huge test of endurance to be on your feet for an extremely long amount of time. I say go for it; we may be training for one around the same time, although I'm not making a commitment until after my November marathon. I run with a couple of people who have done several ultras and they continuously tell me that it’s easier than a marathon. Around here our ultras are on trails and big mountains, so it’s not a total run — it’s a huge test of endurance to be on your feet for an extremely long amount of time. I say go for it; we may be training for one around the same time, although I’m not making a commitment until after my November marathon.

]]> By: Jody - Fit at 52 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9495 Jody - Fit at 52 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:51:08 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9495 Out of the comfort zone! If you feel good about it, I say go for it!!! Check out my post today & at the very end, what cancer fighters & their friends/family/others are doing! The International week is great in itself but those extreme events, amazing!!!! Out of the comfort zone! If you feel good about it, I say go for it!!!

Check out my post today & at the very end, what cancer fighters & their friends/family/others are doing! The International week is great in itself but those extreme events, amazing!!!!
Jody – Fit at 52´s last [type] ..Team Sarcoma 2010 – Work Out &amp Help Fight Cancer!

]]> By: AndrewENZ http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9494 AndrewENZ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:02:49 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9494 Oh hell yeah! Oh hell yeah!
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]]> By: Breaking Three Hours http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9493 Breaking Three Hours Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:13:03 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9493 Just do it! Just do it!
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]]> By: Chris http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9492 Chris Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:25:50 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9492 You are mental :) You are mental :)
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]]> By: mike http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9491 mike Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:56:22 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9491 Damn you Andrew! :( I had put that race to the back of my mind! ... now you've stirred up the thoughts again ... but I also want to do Rotorua M so ...... damn you (again!) :)haha Damn you Andrew! :( I had put that race to the back of my mind! … now you’ve stirred up the thoughts again … but I also want to do Rotorua M so …… damn you (again!) :) haha
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]]> By: Scott Keeps Running http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9490 Scott Keeps Running Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:36:17 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9490 Go for it! YOU CAN DO IT! I bet there was a smile on you face when you posted this idea. :) Go for it! YOU CAN DO IT!

I bet there was a smile on you face when you posted this idea. :)
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]]> By: Tim Wilson http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9488 Tim Wilson Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:30:52 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9488 That is very awesome! I am hoping to do one in the spring as well, but have not committed yet.... You are just awesome that way! That is very awesome! I am hoping to do one in the spring as well, but have not committed yet…. You are just awesome that way!
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]]> By: Tish http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9487 Tish Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:04:02 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9487 Gee, you continue to inspire me. What will the weather be like? Go for it! Gee, you continue to inspire me. What will the weather be like? Go for it!

]]> By: Kate http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/comment-page-1/#comment-9486 Kate Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:30:59 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/07/15/tarawera-ultramarathon/#comment-9486 Awesome awesome awesome! I'd be in like Flynn if I wasn't already tossing up between Auckland Half IM and the Rotorua Marathon :) Awesome awesome awesome! I’d be in like Flynn if I wasn’t already tossing up between Auckland Half IM and the Rotorua Marathon :)

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