On 13th May 2023, the UTS Snowdonia 100km took place. I had my heart set on getting this brutal mountain race done and, although it didn't quite work out, it was a great adventure!
Love your approach to this DNF, that course is unbelievable in terms of vertical and terrain. So hot as well. You reflected on the go bit and the what you could of done differently. Sometimes it’s just not the right day and that’s it. You took it on the chin. You are a legend mate. 😎
Thanks for sharing. That looked like a tough course. The fact that there is hand over hand sections is insane to me. That moves from ultra running to ultra mountaineering.
Good honest race summary. Great effort to do that height and distance. The sun can catch you out at this time of year in particular as the body is not used to it. Best wishes with your training and your channel. Just subscribed.
Cheers: tough break with the DNF, but we come back stronger; I guess it’s a natural hazard of doing ultra challenges. I’m hoping I’ll appreciate the next finish all the more as a result of this DNF!
50km with that terrain and vert is AWESOME. Loads to learn from it and love your attitude in getting 50km done and making a decision to sit back, enjoy the ride (view) and live to fight another day. No need to injure yourself or your mindset by pushing something that wasn't going to happen on that given day. Back on the horse buddy, build your base again and take your running up a notch. Throw in some events that will be kinder and use them as stepping stones in the process. You will be back and you will prevail.
@Dave, 50k of that course is still tougher than pretty much any other race in the UK. Thanks for a good, honest, race report. I finished this year but it took me three tries. You will be back and better prepared. See you in Llanberis next year? 👍
Cheers, appreciate it! Well done on getting it done this year, superb effort. A race like this has to rate as unfinished business, so I’ll likely be back at some point, if not the ‘24 then the year after!
