Benfleet 15 in Jan 2023

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Got into Benfleet 15 on 15/1/23, must admit bit nervous as heard some horror stories, any other Shrimpers running it and any advice would be gratefully received, been told its worse than the Essex 20 which I've signed up for in March, though thats flat and jsut running around an airfield more mental than punishing

Once Brighton marathon is done, it will be just gentle runs I've promised my self

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Got into Benfleet 15 on 15/1/23, must admit bit nervous as heard some horror stories, any other Shrimpers running it and any advice would be gratefully received, been told its worse than the Essex 20 which I've signed up for in March, though thats flat and jsut running around an airfield more mental than punishing

Once Brighton marathon is done, it will be just gentle runs I've promised my self

I have run it 5 or 6 times and the weather is a huge factor, as is selection of shoes.
My advice is to get over there a few times and see what gives you best grip on mud and slopes. Also the sea wall, long flat stretches, can be a mare in wind and rain so clothing is almost as important.
It is well marshalled AND can be enormously good fun, lots of great company and support.
Where/which course is the Essex 20 using?

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

I have run it 5 or 6 times and the weather is a huge factor, as is selection of shoes.
My advice is to get over there a few times and see what gives you best grip on mud and slopes. Also the sea wall, long flat stretches, can be a mare in wind and rain so clothing is almost as important.
It is well marshalled AND can be enormously good fun, lots of great company and support.
Where/which course is the Essex 20 using?

Essex 20 is Debden airfield , ran the half there a bit repetitive

 

[KrustyTheKray]

I did it last year, and have entered for this year. Once you get out of the mudbath of Hadleigh park its not too bad as it's flat, hopefully the cattle will be out the way as well. The last 5k is quite hard as it's uphill, and the last hill is a killer. Great event and you get a real sense of achievement once you cross that finishing line.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

So Benfleet 15 tomorrow could do with no more rain
Any other Shrimpers running it ?
I’m no 278

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

Mrs Sammy Shrimper is running the B15 today. Number 322. As a trail runner she likes the mud.
Good luck for today fellow Shrimper.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

God that was tough with the wind, but proud I finished it and ran up that hill to finish only to find had another 200 yards once at top