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This is where you will find all sorts of useful stuff, including race reports, advice from previous competitors and much more.

This section of the website is divided into sections containing articles on various aspects of the race and Ultra Running generally. The most recent articles are shown on this page, but further articles are available through the links below:

News
Official reports
Competitor reports
Training
The race
Supporting
What went wrong?
Useful links



News

Latest news and information from the organisers

01/02/2012 - Compton 20 & 40 mile Race Entries open
The 16th Challenge is set for 9am on Easter Saturday 9th April. Simply google Compton Harriers and then click on "Challenge" in the menu for full details, entry form or online entry. 07/11/2011 - PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST FOR 2012
The provisional list is down to 130 names - click the blue heading to view. 12/09/2011 - Sophie's Lady Macbeth
Many of you will know Sophie Brooke as one of the stars who help make our race possible. She's currently starring in another role, touring with the Icarus Theatre. The address below will take you to tour details. http://www.icarustheatre.co.uk/shows/macbeth.html 02/09/2011 - The Eighteenth GUCR will start at 6am on 2nd June 2012
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations mean that the 2012 race will begin a week later than usual. Entry fees are held at £45 for runners with their own support and £70 for the unsupported runners that we look after. For entry details, click on the blue headline . 29/05/2011 - Pat Robbins wins GUCR 2011!
Pat Robbins (Zoom Tri Club) has once again smashed his own GUCR record, and achieved his fourth consecutive win, in a time of 25hrs 37mins. Dick reports he was "going like a train" as he crossed the line, looking like he was out for a normal Sunday morning sprint! 1st Lady, and 3rd overall, Claire Shelley is this year's winner of the 'Steve Phillips Run for Life Trophy' as the first, first-time finisher. 28/05/2011 - GUCR 2011 Retirees
There were 92 starters at Gas Street Saturday morning. Unfortunately, the following have had to retire: 16/10/2010 - Marvellous Mimi's at it again!
Mimi Anderson has just set a new world 7 day treadmill record in aid of Help for Heroes. Updates and a video of her 2010 GUCR success at www.marvellousmimi.com and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7KScazG3Ko 30/05/2010 - PAT ROBBINS WINS GUCR2010
Pat Robbins has defended his title, and equalled his own record set last year, crossing the Finish line at Little Venice in a time of 26hrs and 24 minutes. Mimi Anderson smashed the ladies record to finish in 28hrs and 12mins.(Click title to view Result.) The winner of the Steve Phillips "Run For Life" Trophy for the first first-time GUCR runner to finish, was Robert Treadwell. 22/07/2009 - Another new site for Ultrarunners
Two times canalrunner Brian New, has provided this link to a his new site aimed at those of us inclined towards the longer distances. http://www.enduranceuk.com/ 22/05/2009 - Provisional Result + NEW RECORD
Pat Robbins has smashed his own GUCR record, completing the 2009 event in 26hrs:24mins.

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Official reports

The official race reports from the organisers

2007 Race Story
The official report of the 2007 GUCR
2006 Race Story
The official report of the 2006 GUCR
The 2005 Race Story
The official report of the 2005 GUCR

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Competitor reports

Race reports from competitors

Tim's 2007 Race Report
2007 Winner Tim Holsgrove's Report
Jason's Story
The GUCR 145 2007 – A Tale of Three People and a Van
Mat's 2006 Video
Mat Dowle's 2006 video diary of the race

More: Competitor reports


Training

Tips from the organisers and past competitors

Vicky's Advice
Vicky Skelton, the ladies record holder, gives details of her training.
Training advice from Dick
Some brief training notes from Dick

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The race

Tips from the organisers and past competitors

Sue Clements's advice
Sue Clements shares some of the things she has found out through (often painful) experience.
Random Thoughts from Dick
Even more random thoughts - this time from me, Dick.
More Random Thoughts
Mark finished again in 2004 and has since offered more thoughts.

More: The race


Supporting

Advice for support crews

Niall's Notes on Supporting
Niall Dinwoodie’s 2006 Personal Notes on Supporting
Notes for Crews
Some very brief notes for GUCR Crews

More: Supporting


What went wrong?

Reports from those who didn't make it

Steve Hague's 2005 Report
How and why I failed – Stephen Hague – Runner 97
Thoughts from Keith Curwood
As a first timer [when he provided this] Keith Curwood offered these points so that others may learn from his mistakes.
Random Thoughts
Some 'random thoughts' from Mark Pierce who was a finisher in 2002, but thinks he may have learned more from pulling out in 2003.

More: What went wrong?


Useful links

Links to other websites you may find useful

Running Clubs
Links to some UK running clubs
Other Ultras
Links to other Ultra Races both in the UK and abroad

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