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Not done this particular Ultra yet nor have I ever ran a race by organisers - Centurion but understand they are very good at these events and the website info says it is marked.

They do have a GPX map of the route and when running Ultras I always download this as I find it reassuring and it quickly tells you you're off course.

It is also 5 laps of a 10 mile route which could make it easier to navigate after a lap or 2 .

One issue of navigation (if Mrs Cookie has no GPS/mapping) which might crop up later on in this particular race ,is it will be dark early in November.

Small blob of Vaseline works very well in my experience.

And also this is great https://xmiles.co.uk/collections/squirrelsnutbutter

Appreciated 👍

Chamois cream can also work.

Body glide is a nice option too

Yes, the 5 x 10 route would likely work in her favour. I'll have a look at the other Centurion events too

She went off route at a Suffolk event, and carried on because there were so many people following that she assumed she was still on the right track....

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Stuff like Runderware can work.

For the cheap option I just have a few pairs of these: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-running-breathable-tight-shorts-dry-black/_/R-p-145824?mc=8381931&c=black which I use under my running shorts.

Cheers! Will check them out.

If anyone's getting ready for the weather taking a turn for the worse, I bought one of those dhb ultra waterproof running jackets, £150 down to £35 ish. Seems to fit and wear quite well for the price.

Not a shade on the OMM sonic smock though if you just want windproof.

Seems ludicrously cheap, what is the catch? Might grab one as a back up for long runs!

That's my thinking too, but I've not found one yet.

Usually stuff like a weird fit, but seems ok...

wait where is this mythical jacket? I cannot find it

https://www.wiggle.com/p/dhb-aeron-ultra-waterproof-jacket

Nice, seems good for the price!

Tight shorts work well for chafing, although it can be a strong look

Or I find cutting out the 'pant' of shorts helps if they have them.

Never really got that liner in running shorts. First thing I do is give them the chop.

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Building up to Dublin marathon on 29th October, had a 32km session yesterday made up of 20 min warm up, (20 min marathon pace, 5 min easy, 3x6min threshold pace with 5 min easy between each effort)x2, 20 min cool down, hilly course, average pace 4:52min/km. Felt comfortable throughout, and only in the last 3km or so did everything start to feel uncomfortable, but not to the point that I couldn’t continue. First time running more than 25km so I guess it’s normal enough. First time in carbon race shoes too (metaspeed sky+).

From the moment I stopped running though I’ve had an unusual discomfort in my left lower leg. It’s a dull pain in my calf and maybe ankle, but mostly calf and mainly when I rotate my foot inwards, but also when I try to do a calf raise/stand on tiptoes. It almost feels like I’m weak/lacking stability on my left leg. It’s not shin splints, had a dose of that earlier this year and this is different. Does it sound familiar? Any speculation on what it could be?

I don't mind the liner, unless the edges of it get serrated (Ronhill shorts I'm looking at you).

A good old bit of vaseline works wonders for me, but tight shorts / Tri shorts are my go to for long runs.

Having said that, I haven't run more than 6 miles or more than twice a week since breaking my ankle in December. I have a bit more of a presence nowadays, so maybe I'll have changed my mind when I get a bit more mobile

You look great, the world's your oyster, go for it!

I had something similar when my marathon training ramped up and went to the physio. The diagnosis was weak calves! Basically my calves weren't strong enough to handle the load. Some dry needling and a course of calf raises sorted me out. Not sure if you're the same but I'd always er on the side of caution and see a physio. Also - the carbon shoes generally put you more up on your toes and put more load on your calves.

Load those calves baby!

From the moment I stopped running though I’ve had an unusual discomfort in my left lower leg. It’s a dull pain in my calf and maybe ankle, but mostly calf and mainly when I rotate my foot inwards, but also when I try to do a calf raise/stand on tiptoes. It almost feels like I’m weak/lacking stability on my left leg. It’s not shin splints, had a dose of that earlier this year and this is different. Does it sound familiar? Any speculation on what it could be?

Give these a go:
https://www.lfgss.com/comments/17092387/

This. Calf raises/drops/tippy-toes etc.

Carbon plate shoes do indeed move the strain further up towards the hip as well.