Vulture Bait

[trailzen]

How many maniacs are showing up for Vulture Bait in London?

[Doonst]

25 K
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50 K

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25 K
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50 K
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[hezzy]

25 K
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hezzy

50 K
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We arrive home from three weeks in Scotland and Ireland the day before. Might be a little jet lagged.

[West Grey Runner]

25 K
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hezzy

50 K
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West Grey Runner

[UltraQueenga]

25 K
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hezzy

50 K
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West Grey Runner
UltraQueenga & the viking

[AirForceRunner]

I really want to go, but my unit will be on field deployment that week.


C'mon deployment cancellation order!!!

[VeloCarrie]

It would be nice to try a 50K again, but, alas, I am out of holidays for this calendar year . . .

[Maryka]

25 K
Doonst
hezzy

50 K
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West Grey Runner
UltraQueenga & the viking
Maryka

[UltraQueenga]

Only 53 spots left in this year's Vulture Bait. It will sell out, so if you're sitting on the fence, act now.
Looking forward to my second time at VB.

[Nature Girl]

Could someone talk to my husband for me? He can be reached at imissmywife@sostopluringherwithultras.com

[Doonst]

It'll be my 4th time! I still remember my second time, still my 25 K PB, because there were pictures!

[Nature Girl]

Arg! Can't go anyways. School thing that weekend... this is the 3rd race where this has happened. I'm not liking these coincidences.

[Doonst]

Arg! Can't go anyways. School thing that weekend... this is the 3rd race where this has happened. I'm not liking these coincidences.

How do you feel about Horror Hill?

[Nature Girl]

Arg! Can't go anyways. School thing that weekend... this is the 3rd race where this has happened. I'm not liking these coincidences.

How do you feel about Horror Hill?

It is a horrifically long drive....

[darek]

Hi All,

I will be trying to finish 50km at Vulture Bait. This will be my 1st time and because my training due to catching a cold and acting up IT issues was not the best last few weeks please do not kick my butt to hard when you will see me walking( crawling ) to the finish line.

Good Luck to Everyone

darek

[Mega Mo]

25 K
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hezzy

50 K
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West Grey Runner
UltraQueenga & the viking
Maryka
Mega Mo

VB last year was actually my first trail race, looking forward to returning!

[UltraQueenga]

Hi All,

I will be trying to finish 50km at Vulture Bait. This will be my 1st time and because my training due to catching a cold and acting up IT issues was not the best last few weeks please do not kick my butt to hard when you will see me walking( crawling ) to the finish line.

Good Luck to Everyone

darek

Welcome to RunningMania, darek! How did you hear about this site?

Hope you have a good race at Vulture Bait. Not to worry, there will be lots of people crawling and walking on the trails, so you won't feel alone.

A few of us will be wearing stuff that has the RM logo on it. If you see us, say hi and introduce yourself. There's a growing number of ultra and trail runners here and it's always nice to put a face to a name.

[Doonst]

Only 25 spots left!

So far, the weather outlook is good. Its supposed to be a dry mostly sunny week leading up to a nice day on the 16th. Nice fast course!

[darek]

Welcome to RunningMania, darek! How did you hear about this site?

Hope you have a good race at Vulture Bait. Not to worry, there will be lots of people crawling and walking on the trails, so you won't feel alone.

A few of us will be wearing stuff that has the RM logo on it. If you see us, say hi and introduce yourself. There's a growing number of ultra and trail runners here and it's always nice to put a face to a name.

Hi UltraQueenga,
Thanks for the welcome. Well I read a few blogs that were referring to running maniacs and I noticed the RM logo on pics from OUSER races.

I will say hi for sure.

See you in London

darek

[West Grey Runner]

Doonst

Only 25 spots left!”

I was sitting on the fence and didn’t even realize there was a cap…just registered yesterday!

Welcome to rm darek , you picked a great Ultra for #1 … see you out there!

[Ken B]

I am possibly going to be there to support maniacs and Waterloo RR entrants. It depends on ther weather as Mrs. Tortoise has the car and I will have the Motorcycle. What time should I arrive so as not to get caught up with the race and to get parking. wWere do one park? My plan is to arrive around 8:15 to 8:30 .

[Doonst]

I am possibly going to be there to support maniacs and Waterloo RR entrants. It depends on ther weather as Mrs. Tortoise has the car and I will have the Motorcycle. What time should I arrive so as not to get caught up with the race and to get parking. wWere do one park? My plan is to arrive around 8:15 to 8:30 .

You should be fine as long as you're there before the start. Its a conservation area, with parking lots. It would be good to see you out cheering.

In other news, it sold out now.

[runningcanuck]

Hi All.

New to the board, looks like a great resource.

I am running the 50k this weekend and have been somewhat unable to get much information as to what I should expect at Vulture Bait. This is my first ultra, but I have been running the Bruce Trail for a couple of years, so I have logged many, many, miles on trails.

I just recently broke 4 hours in the marathon and am in about 3:50 marathon shape at the moment. Can anyone help me out with a pacing strategy for Vulture Bait as I have no idea how technical or how much elevation change to expect? Ideally, I would love to shoot for a sub-5 hour finish and go out just under 6 minute k's. I have been working hard on hills and some fairly technical single-track so I am certainly used to elevation change and attempting not to stumble over roots and rocks.

Here are some rough times for me over various distances to give you a better idea of my fitness: (This is all on pavement of course)
5k - 20:30
10k - 45:00
Half - 1:46
30k - 2:40
Full - 3:50

All input would be welcome as I am not sure if 5 hours if a reasonable goal or not. Your thoughts? Thanks in advance, and it is great to have found such an active community!

Brent

[Maryka]

Welcome Brent!
My road race times are pretty close to yours (marathon PB=3:48, 30 km=2:38). I've done many 50 km races, but never broken 5 hours (even on road). Vulture Bait is among the "easier" trail courses, and I usually finish around 5:30. However, for races of 50 km and longer, I'm really not "racing" them in the same way that I'd race a marathon or a 30 km. I'm just out there enjoying the course and the atmosphere, with maybe slightly more effort than a training run.
So yes, I think with some actual effort (which it sounds like you're willing to give), 5 hours for Vulture Bait isn't out of the question.
The course has a number of small hills but no serious climbs (that I can recall). Most people find the main challenge to be the (many) roots that are conveniently hidden under the autumn leaves. Be prepared for a stumble or two.