A few people have been debating what class to run at the Oringen. There can be a big demand for elite places, particularly in M18E.
Last year, the Oringen organisers based their selection of GB runners for 18E on the JK results. It might not be the same this year, but if you want the chance to run elite, better do a couple of good runs at Easter.
Elite classes at the Oringen
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If your debating which class to enter, you should also consider whether you will be competitive in elite, otherwise you could find yourself off the bottom of the results and timed out of the chasing start. 18L is still a tough class, but st a level where it's possible to be competitive. Duncan Coombs managed 4th last year, and I was 25th (after a day 1 shocker) and Kyle Heron was 27th. However Scotia was doing OK in elite, so if you think you can hack it, then have a go! Also, the selctions were based on the JK, but were still a bit random (Chris Mitchell was 2nd or 3rd at the JK, but didn't get on).
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J.Tullster wrote:If your debating which class to enter, you should also consider whether you will be competitive in elite, otherwise you could find yourself off the bottom of the results and timed out of the chasing start.
Sounds familier....
But fair play to me, i didn't actually enter the elite.
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you don't have to be as good as Scotia to run Elite
Aye, fair play, I didn't mean that. It's just that chances are, most Brits will find the going pretty tough in elite. I entered elite, but didn't get on and was a bit dissapointed. However in hindsight, I would have been miles down, which could have been a bit demoralising, and would't have enjoyed it as much. Running long, I was able to be competitive, so had much more realistic goals, and really enjoyed it....But that was me, it's up to whoever's entering really.
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J.Tullster wrote:If your debating which class to enter, you should also consider whether you will be competitive in elite, otherwise you could find yourself off the bottom of the results and timed out of the chasing start.
But on the other hand the chasing start is just one day from 5, and you still get a run. Do whichever you want for the experience. If you have ideas of mixing with the big boys then you've got to start sometime.
I ran 21L last year knowing I would get hammered both physically and by the opposition, even so much I couldn't finish day 3, which wrecked me for the 4th day, but I'm glad I did because days 1, 2 and 5 I enjoyed being out there for a long one even if I was in the bottom 10 or so. I wouldn't be at the top of short anyway so why not do the course you want?
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Choosing between elite or long is a different choice from long or short. At the O-ringen, there is not much difference in the lengths of elite/long.
Running in a class where you will be well down the results list can be a cop-out - a ready made excuse for being off the pace. It can be more of a challenge to run a class that you might win or finish in the top 10 - no excuses, just go for it. Good example by Duncan in H18L last year, or Jamie Stevenson - past winner of H18L.
Running in a class where you will be well down the results list can be a cop-out - a ready made excuse for being off the pace. It can be more of a challenge to run a class that you might win or finish in the top 10 - no excuses, just go for it. Good example by Duncan in H18L last year, or Jamie Stevenson - past winner of H18L.
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Choose the course that you can cope with. If you're fit enough to race all 5 days then go for the elite, otherwise go for the long, although as Guest points out there won't be much difference in length at H18.
Having run H21E at a number of multi days when not fit enough I can confirm that it is a depressing waste of time. Much more enjoyable running courses that you race hard all the way on, especially when you have a chance of winning/doing well.
Having run H21E at a number of multi days when not fit enough I can confirm that it is a depressing waste of time. Much more enjoyable running courses that you race hard all the way on, especially when you have a chance of winning/doing well.
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Godders wrote:Having run H21E at a number of multi days when not fit enough I can confirm that it is a depressing waste of time. Much more enjoyable running courses that you race hard all the way on, especially when you have a chance of winning/doing well.
Having been there when Godders has run 21E when not fit I can confirm it's a depressing waste of time
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