A couple of sections did have ropes, however, I was more focused on getting down than taking pictures 
It depends on what you mean by horrendous sections, the climbs were generally long, but not so steep, the descents were much steeper
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Nice. Descending with confidence is where I struggle. I lose so much time!
What a way to pop your ultra cherry @Matthew_Spooner - great running
The descent on km 46 to 48 was the worst, long grassy descent, ground was really churned up by sheep and cattle my quads were really burning and my knees were aching. Give me a nice climb any day
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Stunning route, well done .
Ok, significant birthday coming up in a couple of months and feel like doing something different, next year.
Can barely run 5kms at the moment and in a semi-permanent state of injury but I love running and miss it badly. So thinking of entering ONER next year. Is this quite a stupid thing to contemplate?
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The oner thatās only 82 miles you mean 
If you fancy that stretch of coast come do āourā event (my close friend).
No itās not stupid - i did my first 100miler on a total whim! If you wanted to recce the western end of the course youād always have a willing guide here!
(if you are genuinely interested in these events, granted iām totally biased, but DM me and iāll send you the details).
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Thatās great GB. many thanks for the offer. Iāve seen a few 50 milers which would be quite nice to do in my 50th year. I quite like the idea of a coastal event.
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Thereās a 100km version of this one, starts at Weymouth and finishes in Exmouth. Also the North Decon/Somerset coast they put on last week in a howling storm. Thereās a 110 mile, 110k option and that section is epic for different reasons.
I love the jurassic coast though. Again. iām biased as i live here, but it really is beautiful.
Ahh man. Watching these videos is just getting me all pumped up for an adventure again now! This year has sucked! I need something epic to drive for!
ITāS A TRAP! 
Of course it is! 
FTFY
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I love the Jurassic coast as I used to live there. Now I have done an Ultra this is definitely in the plan.
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You were Weymouth end werenāt you?
Yes, 3 years on Portland, and 3 years in Weymouth, where my parents still live.
I remember watching a long line of strange people wearing hydration vests and carrying poles, running slowly past our house on Portland many years agoā¦ apparently they were doing something called an Ultra Marathon. I thought that they were mad
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We are mad, itās just that youāre one of us now. 
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Wow, someone from Ambleside AC has done the Bob Graham today in 13:44 
That is absolutely bonkers, one of the fastest times, and not even the greatest conditions, e.g. not as dry and as much daylight as some.
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That is rapid!
strewth!
Would have beaten Billy Blands previous course record but for Kilian