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[runningwildnsw]

Just a heads up that entries will open for members this coming Monday 13th Feb at 12 noon AEST.
Entries for non-members will open the following week- Monday 20th.

Link is https://www.register...er.aspx?ID=5556

Note: There will be no short option this year. 45kms or bust!

The Committee

RunningWild

[Horrie]

Any ideas on entry fees? Can't find them on your website. Is the must have adventure top part of the entry fee this year?

[chops]

Are there any changes to the qualifying criteria?

[slowmo]

Would love to do this, in part to help prepare for TNF, but I think it's probably unrealistic a week after the Canberra Marathon.

slowmo

[runningwildnsw]

Glenn,

There will be a shirt again this year. Fees still being finalised but likely to be a $15 increase on last year for both members and non members. We are having a significantly more thorough first aid presence this year with a professional crew who work on several mountain bike enduros.

Chops- same criteria, same compulsory gear list.

[BrendanP]

The website refers to an info pack but I can't seem to find it....

[Kentox]

slowmo, on 10 February 2012 - 02:02 PM, said:

Would love to do this, in part to help prepare for TNF, but I think it's probably unrealistic a week after the Canberra Marathon.

slowmo

In the same boat Slowmo. What to do, what to do? I'm thinking of just treating them as long slow runs with no time goals in mind if I did both. Maybe with one run in the middle of the week. 3 days to recover from Canberra and 3 days to rebuild/taper for Mt Sol. Don't know if it will be enough of a taper but they would great runs leading up to TNF.

[slowmo]

Kentox, on 12 February 2012 - 03:41 PM, said:

I'm thinking of just treating them as long slow runs with no time goals in mind if I did both.

Sigh. You're a bad influence...

Maybe.

slowmo

[Kentox]

slowmo, on 12 February 2012 - 04:14 PM, said:

Kentox, on 12 February 2012 - 03:41 PM, said:

I'm thinking of just treating them as long slow runs with no time goals in mind if I did both.

Sigh. You're a bad influence...

Maybe.

slowmo

I try

Reading the qualifer again I reckon I'm too slow for this run I haven't done a sub 4 road. Best I've got is 8 laps around Knapsack Park on OZ day. Would of been 9 laps but strayed off course for a part of it

[slowmo]

Kentox, on 12 February 2012 - 05:11 PM, said:

Reading the qualifer again I reckon I'm too slow for this run I haven't done a sub 4 road.

Me neither. If that's one of the criteria I'm saved from thinking about it. Probably just as well.

Where did you find the criteria ? I saw BrendanP's post above about not being able to find the info-pack and I didn't have any luck either.

slowmo

[Kentox]

slowmo, on 12 February 2012 - 05:32 PM, said:

Kentox, on 12 February 2012 - 05:11 PM, said:

Reading the qualifer again I reckon I'm too slow for this run I haven't done a sub 4 road.

Me neither. If that's one of the criteria I'm saved from thinking about it. Probably just as well.

Where did you find the criteria ? I saw BrendanP's post above about not being able to find the info-pack and I didn't have any luck either.

slowmo

Running Wild sent out a email and it had a pdf with all of the info. I put a link via google docs so everyone can have a look through it.

https://docs.google....uxSBq33WNT0JIuT

[slowmo]

Many thanks for that Kentox.

I'm a non-qualifier - feel slightly disappointed and relieved at the same time

slowmo

[halfwaydown]

slowmo, on 12 February 2012 - 06:38 PM, said:

Many thanks for that Kentox.

I'm a non-qualifier - feel slightly disappointed and relieved at the same time

slowmo

Easy Solution - run your qualifier the week before at Canberra  

[slowmo]

halfwaydown, on 13 February 2012 - 09:48 AM, said:

Easy Solution - run your qualifier the week before at Canberra  

Yikes - pressure !  

Pretty long odds on me ever going that fast though

slowmo

[SlowManiac]

Not wanting to put people off at all, but I reckon the qualifier for this is there for a very good reason! It's quite an eye opening run! A 4hr road mara could easily turn into an 8hr Mt Solitary.

Ran the course Saturday (without the steps). Quite a few new trees down and even one quite large rockfall near the scenic railway.

Such an awesome run!

[Kentox]

After reading about it againlast night and on my run this morning I think I'll stick with Canberra 50km and keep running up and down the mountains around Bowral/Mittagong to get my trail experience and think about Mt Solitary for next year. Kind of relieved now that I have made up my mind. I'll have a year of trails under my feet and feel a lot more confident hopefully this time next year.

[lukedoyle]

In the first few hours of opening we have had a staggering number of entires for this event. If your thinking of racing get your entry in. It may not be a Six Foot and sell out in an hour, but you can bet your bottom dollar it will sell out soon.

Edited by lukedoyle, 13 February 2012 - 01:00 PM.

[xavierda]

lukedoyle, on 13 February 2012 - 01:00 PM, said:

In the first few hours of opening we have had a staggering number of entires for this event. If your thinking of racing get your entry in. It may not be a Six Foot and sell out in an hour, but you can bet your bottom dollar it will sell out soon.

Damn - was keen to enter this after having just opted for the 25km race last year. Unfortunately, 6FT is my only qualifier - which I have an entry for and hoping to do under 6 hours - but I think there will be no spots available then, judging from previous posts. Oh well, see what happens...

Xav.

[runhard]

Just entered!  Couldnt wait any longer. See you on the course!

[lukedoyle]

Entries still flowing in with non member's opening up tomorrow. Some fast men lining up to take on Solitary and it will be a fantastic field, make sure you don't miss out!!!

[runhard]

lukedoyle, on 19 February 2012 - 06:44 PM, said:

Entries still flowing in with non member's opening up tomorrow. Some fast men lining up to take on Solitary and it will be a fantastic field, make sure you don't miss out!!!

Have you entered?

[lukedoyle]

runhard, on 19 February 2012 - 07:22 PM, said:

lukedoyle, on 19 February 2012 - 06:44 PM, said:

Entries still flowing in with non member's opening up tomorrow. Some fast men lining up to take on Solitary and it will be a fantastic field, make sure you don't miss out!!!

Have you entered?

Now who would drive the bus if I entered??

[iangallagher16]

boom. entered. should be good fun

[denjah]

lukedoyle, on 20 February 2012 - 07:36 AM, said:

runhard, on 19 February 2012 - 07:22 PM, said:

lukedoyle, on 19 February 2012 - 06:44 PM, said:

Entries still flowing in with non member's opening up tomorrow. Some fast men lining up to take on Solitary and it will be a fantastic field, make sure you don't miss out!!!

Have you entered?

Now who would drive the bus if I entered??

what do we need a bus for ????????

[runhard]

lukedoyle, on 20 February 2012 - 07:36 AM, said:

runhard, on 19 February 2012 - 07:22 PM, said:

lukedoyle, on 19 February 2012 - 06:44 PM, said:

Entries still flowing in with non member's opening up tomorrow. Some fast men lining up to take on Solitary and it will be a fantastic field, make sure you don't miss out!!!

Have you entered?

Now who would drive the bus if I entered??

no 25k option, no bus required!

[ozsprouts]

is it full?

[lukedoyle]

ozsprouts, on 21 February 2012 - 07:56 AM, said:

is it full?

No not full yet still a few spots left

[seris]

Really enjoyed this last year. Will be missing out this year due to family committments. Have fun.

[undercover brother]

also sending my apologies this year.
a cracker of an event - well worth the trip down.
enjoy.

[Rico]

Ok, after potentially finding myself a drive to the blue mountains and a 45k race short for the year, I have signed up.

Big issue is whether to do the Canberra marathon as a warmup the week before.

One question though: this event has always been highly regarded for the awesome race t-shirt, but I coudn't see where to buy it?

[CessnockRunner]

I've signed up too. I was really hoping to do 6ft for the first time to give myself an indication if I could even complete a race of that distance & toughness before even thinking about Mt Solitary.but now with 6ft cancelled I thought why not. I can transfer my accomodation to that weekend, transfer my annual leave day & keep on going with the serious training.

The first 2 runs of the RunningWild series that I entered were terrific & am keen for this one.

Rico, not sure about the t-shirt but my RunningWild members shirt is awesome. Great print pattern & fantastic to run in.

Cheers,
Grahame

[Power]

Are there spots still available?

Cheers.

[Power]

Power, on 09 March 2012 - 08:13 AM, said:

Are there spots still available?

Cheers.

Its ok...... No Panic.
I registered.
Phew.

Just got used to the crazy pace of the Six Foot thread!

[ScamBullant]

Rico, on 08 March 2012 - 11:02 AM, said:

One question though: this event has always been highly regarded for the awesome race t-shirt, but I coudn't see where to buy it?

Please check out recently updated website page, design put together thanks to local indigenous artist for the event:

http://www.runningwi...solitary-ultra/

Enjoy

[TropicThunder]

Just entered after completing this run on the weekend as a 6ft replacement....much tougher than 6ft - as per Maniac, unless you are very strong on the hills aim to finish in around double your marathon time.

[runhard]

TropicThunder, on 12 March 2012 - 01:57 PM, said:

Just entered after completing this run on the weekend as a 6ft replacement....much tougher than 6ft - as per Maniac, unless you are very strong on the hills aim to finish in around double your marathon time.

I think it would be double and a bit more looking at last years time!  Going to be pretty hard but looking forward to it!

[Jogger]

are the running wild guys going to try to get this put in as a 6ft qualifying race ?

[Spud]

Not sure Jogger, but don't see why not?

Entries are flying in at the moment (in lieu of the cancelled 6FT), not many spots left, so if you are on the fence, commit now!!

[buzzlightyear]

TropicThunder, on 12 March 2012 - 01:57 PM, said:

Just entered after completing this run on the weekend as a 6ft replacement....much tougher than 6ft - as per Maniac, unless you are very strong on the hills aim to finish in around double your marathon time.

A run with group of 6FT refugees - $100 (cost of 6FT entry fee) ; Cost of full food pre and post Mt Solitary run, $40 bucks! ; The look on Tropic's face at the summit of Solitary - PRICELESS

[TropicThunder]

buzzlightyear, on 12 March 2012 - 03:24 PM, said:

TropicThunder, on 12 March 2012 - 01:57 PM, said:

Just entered after completing this run on the weekend as a 6ft replacement....much tougher than 6ft - as per Maniac, unless you are very strong on the hills aim to finish in around double your marathon time.

A run with group of 6FT refugees - $100 (cost of 6FT entry fee) ; Cost of full food pre and post Mt Solitary run, $40 bucks! ; The look on Tropic's face at the summit of Solitary - PRICELESS

Buzzer..........just posted a picture of Tropic half way up Kedumba on the Beer Bet thread

[SlowManiac]

That reminds me - that road has been closed the last few weeks. Hope it won't affect the race.

[lukedoyle]

Entries are almost sold out 6 Foot's cancelation has really put the heat on.

Wer had an our first international entry today, Gaylord Focker (aka Tropic Thunder).... I think it's time to open the tab on if he will blow up  before Jamieson Creek on the way home??

[CessnockRunner]

As a newbie to Mt Solitary, is the first aid station also the last on the way back or is the trail different? I am planning on carrying a couple of water bottles as well as my backpack (with 1.5L) bladder & am wondering if I can refill & use those same water bottles for the last stretch of the trip home.

Any advice appreciated,
Cheers,
Grahame

[halfwaydown]

CessnockRunner, on 13 March 2012 - 06:27 PM, said:

As a newbie to Mt Solitary, is the first aid station also the last on the way back or is the trail different?

First 4.5km and last 4.5km are same otherwise is a single clockwise loop - so you would see each aid station only once.

[CessnockRunner]

halfwaydown, on 13 March 2012 - 06:48 PM, said:

CessnockRunner, on 13 March 2012 - 06:27 PM, said:

As a newbie to Mt Solitary, is the first aid station also the last on the way back or is the trail different?

First 4.5km and last 4.5km are same otherwise is a single clockwise loop - so you would see each aid station only once.

Thanks mate cheers

[bimblegumbie]

I'm in!

Another sixfooter with nothing better to do. I thought about Canberra but I really missed my yearly run in the mountains. I missed the actual run of course, but I really missed that exhaustion and triumphant feeling and race reports that lasts for days after a marathon. Funny huh?!

I'm sure run this will do the trick, especially the exhauustion part! I'll be at the back somewhere. I'm pretty slow but I'll get there.

Gary

[chops]

If it is exhaustion you are after, this should do the trick. Great race!

[otisr]

I'm in too.

After a nice 50km from Echo Point to Caves last weekend, this should fit in nicely with my plans for the 50 plus age group.  Good training for GNW............

[Justajogger]

Hi all are there many spots left or is the race full
Regards justajogger

[lukedoyle]

There is still a couple more spots for this justajogger