Well, I can now reveal that the weight is finally over.
The winner of the Ultramadness Wahey-In is ……………………. ME, Andy, with a loss of 8.85% of total starting body weight since our journey began in January.
You, the public, have spoken and 63% of you said the Lakeland 50 weigh in scales should be used for the final weigh in.
So with the poll closed the final standings look like this:
- Andy = 8.85%
- Chris = 8.33%
- Wayne = 3.31%
- Glyn = 1.79%
At one point Chris had what looked like an unassailable lead of over 4% but like Ultra Running weight loss is a pacing game. Wayne managed to sneak in with a leap over Glyn at the end who takes the wooden spoon!
So now, we need a new challenge as we’ve a lot of races lined up. Glyn and I are competing in the Grand Tour of Skiddaw the 44 mile circular on August Bank Holiday weekend. Chris has the enormous challenge that is The Ring O Fire, the 131 mile Ultra to compete in which is being held at the end of August. This is then followed by the team competing at the 100km Ultimate Trails Ultra Marathon only a few weeks later mid September.
Its then only 3 months until the Spine Challenge so we’ve a lot of work to do, especially following the rest of our performances last weekend!
So if you’ve any ideas for a suitable challenge for the team to keep us motivated and pit ourselves against one another please let us know!
Thanks for your interest so far and be sure to stay tuned for news, views and the odd muse over the next few weeks!
You need to compete in the OMM… this will allow you to know you can navigate, in tough conditions, as it always is and make sure your mentally ready for the Spine Challenger, as if you don’t do something like this, it will be like having a metal mikey slapped around your faces when you head out into the grim conditions next January to set off and complete your Spine Challenger… even though I DNF’ed, the Montane 50 is lightweight in comparison to what your going to feel pre- the Challenger… just say the word a few times, even that carries more weight…. the weight is over… or is it??
Wow that’s so amazing! Good luck guys with your challenges.