IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DECISION | GUCR: YES or NO? | Run4Adventure

[@MonteComeau]

Happy for you getting a 20 miler in and still feeling 'decent'. I think your decision is spot on, You are probably not ready for the 100+ miler. AS for those Maurten gels I use them on long runs and really find them easy on the gut and a great addition to my nutrition plan.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks that's really appreciated 👍 The Maurten nutrition has really impressed me and I'll definitely be using it from now on, especially in road Marathons. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@andreabartoli8278]

Come the Isle of Wight 21 in July...I'll be there!!!

[@DoseofDirt]

Tough decision to make, but you know your body and readiness best! Better to forego this one than risk further injury! Love your videos, mate!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks that's really appreciated and wise words 😊 Really glad you're enjoying the channel, thanks for the support 🙏

[@scottbedding6643]

Correct decision loyd. Training for my 1st ultra (33 mikes), having weekend off due to I think I have been overtraining.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Scott 👍 We'll done, it's so important to listen to your body and adjust your training when needed 😊 Good luck with your first Ultra and let me know how it goes, thanks for watching 🙏

[@bensmith6633]

Tough call, but right decision Loyd 👍 Looking forward to the Serpent Trail 😃

[@Run4Adventure]

Cheers Ben and we'll definitely see you at the Serpent trail 👍 Thanks for watching the channel 🙏

[@greyrunnings9725]

Loyd, you're a top bloke and real inspiration too many a runner. A tough call, but as you said the best decision and from now you can focus on the reminder off the races you want to compete in this year. Stay safe and well and if you about in September I'll call by your shop. Best wishes, Mark

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks for the kind words it's really appreciated 🙏 It was tough and I really wanted to go but it's definitely the right call. Definitely pop in and say hi when you're around it September. Thanks for the support 👍😊

[@rolandschegg4880]

No easy decision, but the right one - well done Loyd 🤞👍 ... happy ankle = happy runner 🤭😜

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Roland that's appreciated! Hope you guys are still having a great time on your hike 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️⛰️ Thanks for the support as always 🙏

[@eamonnmeehan7475]

Gutted for you Loyd, but ultimately it’s the correct decision. Best wishes for the next couple of months training and hope to see you at the Serpent Trail in July

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Eamonn 👍 Definitely the right decision and I can't wait for the Serpent trail 50k, see you there 😊 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

[@BanjoStu]

Correct choice mate. 👍 Tough decision but get yourself more fit and do the races justice. Loved your sneaky creep around the fence. 😂

[@Run4Adventure]

Cheers mate, you're so right 👍 Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the sneaking! 😂

[@DartmoorPaul]

you looked fresh after 20 miles!! That’s a great result given the start to 2021, Loyd. But you, IMHO, made absolutely the right decision with your head ruling your heart. A good reminder to us all that you have to be physically and mentally trained in order to take on these big ultras and winging it with just mental enthusiasm alone will not cut it. nice one 😎

[@Run4Adventure]

Never judge a book by its cover Paul! 😂 It was good to get a 20 miler in and only really suffer in the last couple of miles but you're so right about the training 👍 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel, hope you're fit and well mate 🙏

[@DartmoorPaul]

@@Run4Adventure Thanks Loyd, Yep, ticking along ..... Ham to Lyme 100k in a few weeks so I’m getting to the “have I done enough” stage too 😳

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

It sounds like the correct decision. Better to be continuing to build up the necessary resilience for the next race. Thanks for sharing your thinking. Something that most of us can relate to. It's always tempting to be optimistic and get back into the swing of things quickly, but sometimes the price is not worth paying. Patience will get you there faster. That's what I've learned, eventually. Runners can be slow learners at times, and it usually hurts.

[@Run4Adventure]

Very, very wise words Darius and really well said! 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@patcarroll280]

Loyd you star :) never used the route finder on strava but i am now. Top call bud ty.

[@Run4Adventure]

Cheers Pat 👍 The route explorer feature is brilliant, hope you find some awesome route and trails! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel it's appreciated mate 🙏

[@aaronscott2256]

I know how you’re feeling Loyd. I should have been on the start line of the UTA50 today. Instead I’m 3 weeks post major ankle surgery, cheering from the sidelines 😢

[@Run4Adventure]

Really sorry to hear that Aaron! 😔 I hope surgery went well and you're making a good recovery! Stay strong mate, you'll be back in no time 🏃‍♂️💪 Thanks for watching!

[@CraigRowand]

Shame, but right decision. I live near the canal in Hemel and have been using it for some of my longer training runs. Would have been good to cheer you on!

[@Run4Adventure]

It is a really shame Craig but you're right, it's definitely the right call 😊 It would of been good to see you out on the route. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@finnomara4148]

Just jogging along at 8/8:30 minutes miles doing some filming 😁😁😁 yeah. Would love to be able to do that pace and keep chatting.. Well done

[@gregprevite8548]

Here for the decision!! Glad your feeling well and had a nice long run. Beautiful route! 145 miles is a serious haul. Wise decision though, there will be other races. Cheers.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks for the kind words Greg it's really appreciated 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@FWFWFWF]

Definitely the right decision with only a 20 mile run under your belt! I've got the Centurion North Downs Way 50 coming up next week - looking forward to it!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks 👍 Best of luck with the NDW50, hope it goes well and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@MrJimbojetson]

hey Loyd, sounds wise. You're in good company dodging the fence on red river. I'm excited for the classic this year, see you soon

[@Run4Adventure]

Hi Jamie I thought I might not be the only one to sneaks through 👍 Glad you are fit and well mate and best of luck with the CQ. Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@nicktrueman]

You seem comfortable in your decision Loyd, which means it's the right one 🙂 I'd have gladly cheered you on from the Birmingham canals (my part of the world), but maybe next time. And for the record, there's a claim out there about Birmingham having more miles of canals than Venice which is in fact (take it from a local) total bobbins 😅 Hope to catch you at the Serpent Trail weekend, I'm still training hard for what will be my first 50k 😬

[@Run4Adventure]

Definitely the right decision Nick, I'd of been mad to go up and try to attempt such a distance! 🤪 What distance are you running at the Serpent? If you see we definitely come over and say hello 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@nicktrueman]

@@Run4Adventure 50k for me, really looking forward to it!

[@RasDoesBushcraftBackcountry]

Yes if your body is holding up and your confident in it holding up 2 training. Lil KZbin secrets: I do that all the time, blocked trails , usually I will walk a lil bit of it just to check why is it " closed " but most of the time if there is no real hazards, I usually go down them. Particularly trapping lines in the forest are highly technical trails to train on for me and I have some close by. I say Loyd if ya feel your over doing it, then have a kick back day.

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that sneaks through Ras! 😉 I'm definitely not over doing it, I just haven't been able to train for the race because of injury. So if anything I'm under doing it! 😁 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

[@soupyruns9709]

Definitely the correct decision Loyd 👍🏻

[@Run4Adventure]

Yeap you're right mate 👍 It wouldn't of ending well if I'd gone up and tried to run it 🤔 Thanks for watching, I hope you're fit and well 🙏

[@philgee5220]

I can totally sympathise with your decision there Loyd. I too would've had run several normal marathons under my belt by now but like you dont reckon ive run much more than 15 or so miles in any one run for this year alone. Ive also got several 100 milers on the cards still for this year (postponed from last year) but am seriously thinking of not bothering. I am split though as I do think that for the sake of say having one or maybe even two DNF's it might have given your body/mind the fire and prep it needed to be able to tackle something like the TDS which I know you're still interested in taking part in. I would say that the TDS is much much harder although there is lots of walking involved so I reckon even if you managed half of the GUCR it would put you in a very good position to tackle harder runs? I personally hate it when Ive DNF'd so wouldn't go into a run before hand if I thought that I might, as thats the wrong mindset to have and thats a bigger battle for ultras as you know.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Phil 👍 I'm not a lover of a DNF either, it can have a real negative impact on your mind set when it comes to running distance. Also if I'd of gone and attempted it Im sure I would have stuffed my ankle and wouldn't of been able to run for a long time! Now I can focus on building strength and fitness for the TDS, it's definitely a tough race that's for sure. Having been out to UTMB 4 times I know what's coming and I know preparation is super important for me 🏃‍♂️⛰️ Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated and good luck with your races this year 🙏

[@martinrollo5540]

i think you made the right decision.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Martin 👍 It was a tough call be definitely the right one. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

[@ianl4518]

Like others have said, probably a good decision Loyd, 145 miles is a long way and also, I imagine not too many hills at all. Than can take its toll through sheer monotony. I'm in a similar spot. Pulled out of Dragons Back as I realised work pressure would just be too much. Got a spot in SDW100 but battled a quad injury during build and have had runners knee for a few weeks now but getting better. I have a few 80km weeks in the bag and did a 30/20 weekend last weekend but I'm trying 5hrs of run 20min, walk 10 tomorrow and if that doesn't go well, I'll probably pull the pin :(

[@Run4Adventure]

It sure is a long way and you're right, it's pretty much pan flat! That's a shame about Dragons Back Ian, what an epic race! It's good you've got SDW 100 to focus on though. Thanks for watching and the words of support, it's appreciated 🙏

[@ianl4518]

Cheers Loyd. Managed 41.5km in 5hr10 of run/walk today. Knee isn't happy but I'll decide in 2 wks time. I have Endure 24 as back up and we've hired a motorhome for that. Family comfort!

[@Run4Adventure]

@@ianl4518 If the knee isn't happy maybe give it a miss and focus on Endure 24? 🤔 Hope the knee isn't to bad Ian 👍

[@disguisedprepper]

Good decision. Plenty more races ahead .😀

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks 👍 To many races not enough time! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

[@0304CJB]

Finished the GUCR at the weekend, of the 90 starters 46 DNF’d so absolutely the right decision if you were no fit. It’s a flipping long way !

[@Run4Adventure]

Well done Colin, top top effort! It sure is a long way 😊 It was disappointing but definitely the right decision to make. I managed to run a shorter race the same weekend so that was fun and I think my body made it through it ok? Well done again for finishing such an iconic, challenging race and I hope you're recovering well 🏃‍♂️💪 Thanks for watching!

[@finnomara4148]

Congrats.. did you do a race report? I'm in for this year and have fear of God in me

[@LifeInTheLongRun]

You probably be sitting having tea while other runners are crushing the race and all the What Ifs invade your mind 😝

[@Run4Adventure]

Not at all Ruel, 100% happy with my decision 😊 Also I might be doing a different race that weekend now so I'll be out running on the beautiful Coast Paths of Cornwall 😁 Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@billhakk5241]

Didn't expect that decision! Seems you are really reasonable. Usually runners take the incorrect decisions in such scenarios! May I ask sth not running related? Is the media mod necessary for GoPro vlogging during running?

[@Run4Adventure]

I definitely thinks it's the right decision to make and I'm not always reasonable, I've just learnt from mistakes I've made in the past! You don't need the media mod but it makes so much difference to your audio if it's windy. It was windy that day and you'd never know because of the shot gun mic on the mod. I would film with out it now, it's a great Go pro accessory 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@simonhodgson4941]

It's hard to say you can't do it and your not ready but no point in going to all the organisation and travelling to my home town when you really know your not ready, plenty more to get on with buddy👍

[@Run4Adventure]

Yea to true Simon 👍 I can now focus on getting fully fit for the rest of the racing season! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏

[@simonhodgson4941]

@@Run4Adventure no problem, really enjoy your content and Cornwall always looks amazing when your out and about. Will be interested to see you in some organised runs this year if that's something you will be documenting??

[@SweetFi]

Wher I can find any information about future runs in UK ?sorry for spelling mistakes

[@Run4Adventure]

Hi Juzio and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏 Here's a link that might help - www.sientries.co.uk/

[@69horatioh]

Good decicion.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks and thanks for watching 🙏

[@petergibbs6993]

Quality vlog, shame about the result but as you say that’s life/running

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Peter, really gkad you enjoyed the video 👍 It is a shame but it was definitely the right decision, onwards and upwards for the rest of the racing season. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏