Anyone doing this?/done it before? Thought I might pop along....
Anyone doing this?/done it before? Thought I might pop along....
obviously I am going to the fell race.... not just to do some dog trials
(should be in legoland really!!)
Yes. Did it last year and nearly froze to death in freezing rain on Win Hill.
Its similar to the Bamford race except that the start takes you along the old cinder railway track bed that ends at the dam wall, then you climb the steepest part of Winn Hill called Parkin Clough. A flatish bit next as you skirt the forest above Ladybower than a steep climb to the summit.
You come down the main fast grassy track till you're nearly in Thornhill then veer off back onto the railway track.
As Swoop says, last year was appalling with 'Edale Skyline type' conditions. Forecast seems OK for tomorrow though
Mrs Stagger fancys a run out so we will be traveling down.
Do them dogs round kids up? cause they can practice on mine.
Woof! Nearly local for me, so it'd be rude not to do it.
can't go no baby sitter
The legendary john brown and my mate anna will be there though
Was having a smashing run when I did my ankle on the way down. Bah. Looks like it'll be back in no time though.
Many apologies to those in my slipstream who were treated to a torrent of profanities....
What a lovely crowd at the finish; I've never seen such enthusiastic supporters (especially the youngsters a short distance from the finish - they were going wild!)
Any idea of results or a winning time then?
Ran this race before now and found it to be quite an *exhilarating* thrutch up the hill....Great to stretch the ol' legs and lungs.
Jon Brown won in about 31.30
1st lady was 8th in about 35.30
Swoop was 50th (2 mins quicker than last year)
Mrs Stagger was 76th
and 89 ran
Thats all I can remember.
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