My final ultra of 2018 is the Hardwolds 80 miles on Saturday 24th November. It will be the first time this race has been run but it was part of the Hardmoors 200 in 2017. I was on the support team of my friends Andy & Sarah Norman so I have been to all the checkpoints and ran on bits of the course as I supported their attempt.
The Hardwolds 80 is along the Wolds Way which goes from Kingston upon Hull to Filey. It is a varied route without any major climbs but lots of undulations.
The race starts at 8am on Saturday 24th November 2018
Once again my good friends at http://www.ultramarathonrunning.com have offered a great prize worth £107.95
Plus a limited edition ‘Guess My Time’ keyring
To take part and have a chance to win these prizes all you have to do is send me your guess in hours, minutes and seconds of how long you think it will take me to complete the 80 miles.
As before there is only one guess per time so if your time is taken I’ll ask you to guess again.
To give you an idea here are my goals for the race. Runners have 24hrs to complete the 80 miles.
- Bronze – sub 20hrs
- Silver – sub 19hrs
- Gold – sub 18hrs 30mins
If you want to take part please send your guess by 5pm on Thursday 22nd November 2018 by:-
- leave a comment on this post
- on my Facebook page
- Twitter: @jkynaston
- Text: 07905 218162
- Instagram: jkynaston
- Email: [email protected]
- in person
- any other imaginative method
Dear John,
I guess 19:10:30
Good luck!
Richard
Thanks Richard
Hi John, I guess 20:10:15. You seem to have done so much running this year you could be really well trained for this event or … maybe you have done a little too much. The darkness and the weather might slow you down a bit too. And the filming must curb your performance a fair bit - but that’s a habit I hope you keep up. I hope you prove me wrong and make gold. Roger
Thanks Roger. I’m looking forward to it! I will be doing some filming but hopefully it won’t slow me down too much!!
Hi John,
I think you will complete the race in 20:35:15.
All the best and I hope the weather stays fair for you,
Good luck,
Matt
Thanks Matt
Hi John
If not already taken I will go for 19:18:45
Have a great run
Derek
Thanks Derek. That time is all yours!
Hi John,
My guess is 18:59:59
Be interesting to see if anyone gets close to the Wolds Way record of 13:23 by Neil Ridsdale and Jim Rodgers. Perhaps not the right time of year for that.
Best of luck.
Hi John. Thanks for your guess. Unfortunately someone has taken that time.Can you try again?
How about 18:44:49?
Thanks
Thanks. That’s all yours!
Hi John
Best of luck for the weekend, put me down for 19:04:56 please. Not a lot of daylight left this time of year…
Pete
Thanks Pete.
Hi John,
My guess is 19:30:00
Best of luck and enjoy the race!
Cheers
Gareth
Thanks Gareth. How are the socks?
Hi John, they’re great thanks ! I’ve worn them for some short (~5 miles) runs so far and see how they go on longer runs soon. Strange feeling using finger socks 🙂
Hi John, Id like to go for 22hrs 21 mins20 seconds. Love your vlog wish you all the best but weather might be against you!!! Be safe
Thanks Gary
Hi John
Hoping for a nice warm breeze from the South to push you along to a 18.25 finish!
See you at the start line and good luck.
Thanks Graham