Stone Cross to Lug

[johnd]

So it turns out I'm going to give the solo version of this race a lash tomorrow.
It's a 54km race across unmarked open mountains in the heart of Wicklow with about 2,300m of ascent. Bog and heather appear to be the norm for the day.
Normally taken on as a three person relay, myself and a bunch of other's are taking the full thing on solo.
Finish time is estimated to be in the region of 8.5 hours, though really I haven't a clue how long it will take.
I've not normally bad on endurance stuff but haven't managed any activity much longer than 3 hours in training (or probably since the Lost Sheep in 2013).
Weather looks like its going to be nice to us, hopefully visibility will be good.
There are currently 9 relay teams & 18 soloists listed as entered
IMRA event page here: https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/1234

[DavidF]

Good man John. That sounds completely nuts! Best of luck!

[don]

Great stuff John, sounds like pure torture. No doubt you'll conquer it. Best of luck and let us know how it goes.

[pcoulahan]

Jaysus John, you're gonna die

Best of luck!!

[johnd]

Well I didn't die and I'm delighted to finish in about 8:15
Managed to come home in 3rd place which was a nice bonus
Suitably long winded race report to follow

[pcoulahan]

I told Val last night I reckoned you had a chance of a podium finish given your previous results in the mountains Well done John, very impressive running. Looking forward to a suitably long Dempsey race report.

[LorraineB]

Great, well done John, sounds mad altogether

[johnd]

You were right Don, it was pure torture!
Thanks for the vote of confidence Peter, I certainly didn't expect it beforehand.

Here's the Strava link and Garmin link if anyone wants a look

https://www.strava.com/activities/385619962

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/889017331

[DavidF]

well done John!

[pjd]

Good stuff John.