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    Ricky Lightfoot record at

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    The Strava Run page on facebook posted yesterday that Ricky plans on having a go at the BG record next year. Is this the first time someone has explicitly gone after Billy Bland's time?

    https://m.facebook.com/StravaRun/

    The rekindling of elite interest in the BG, and the other long distance rounds, has been great to watch. Long may it continue.
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    I'm not on FB, there's a piece on Strava - http://stories.strava.com/the-fells
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    Jebby went this year, and I've heard rumour of a few other racing snakes thinking about fast attempts next year.
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    Very brave to put it out there, but he's definitely got the talent, drive and local knowledge to do it if anyone can.

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    I would love to see someone have a real go at it. Of all the current possibles, Ricky has the ability, and the knowledge. Why not?
    I'm only surprised that he hasn't had a go at something possibly more achievable e.g Borrowdale fell race record. He has come closest in recent years.

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    This is great news! looking forward to next year now!

    Will he use a guide!?
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    I'm available....... £ 200 for the first leg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jennings View Post
    I'm available....... £ 200 for the first leg
    2hrs 18 mins is record pace for leg 1. How many people can do that? If he paid me £200 he'd be asking for his money back. I'd be dropped by lattrigg gate and I reckon after 2hrs 18mins I'd be stumbling lost somewhere on mungrisedale common.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ba-ba View Post
    Jebby went this year, and I've heard rumour of a few other racing snakes thinking about fast attempts next year.
    Killian.....

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