What an improvement on the old route,a much better area of the Wolds to go through. Had a problem or two in the last 10 miles but managed to finish in 8.11 . Have already recieved the finishers list from Neal -that was quick!
What an improvement on the old route,a much better area of the Wolds to go through. Had a problem or two in the last 10 miles but managed to finish in 8.11 . Have already recieved the finishers list from Neal -that was quick!
Very nice to meet you as well - at last! That's a realy good time walking.Originally Posted by Madeleine
What an adventure - and yes, an interesting and varried route - thanks for the route detail Wold Ranger. Some one measured it on GPS at almost 52miles (with half mile nav error). The weather could'nt have been better - warm but with a refreshing breeze. I'm glad i did the 10am start vs. 12 noon, just got back as it got dark in 10hr52. Three of us came in at the same time - thanks very much Steve (the knee) and john, as they pull me along the last 8miles. How do you do it Duracell? (and Marmite) a little over 8hrs - awsome! Thanks to the organiser for opening cp's early, that was a nice suprise - like to do it next year because of that (did i really say that?)
Did anyone come accross (forgot his name) the 73 year old (yes 73!!) running with the red wooly hat? (also met him on the Calderdale HIke) - the organisers were'nt happy about him missing a cp, but i realy hope he got official recognition for completing the event - what an achievment!
I 'ran' this on Sat, was an excellent day out. I set off at 12 and after hitting thixendale at just a tick over 5 hours to see a group of runners just set off, I dropped pace dramatically after that, seems I am really am a complete novice at this over 25 mile stuff! Still I completed and my ITBand issue didn't have the final say like it did last Sunday when rescue at 18 miles was needed ...
Excellent day out, and congratulations on your time of 8.11, amazing. I heard someone was going for 8 hours and I laughed heartily, I have since eaten that laughter!
This was my first 50 and I'm the guy who ran with Jon & Chris Brown. What a great day! We sneaked round in 10 hours 52 minutes and got back just before dark, which was just as well because I'd forgotten my head torch and carrots had been sadly lacking in my diet since we put the clocks forward. Nice to meet you all, hope the blisters are healing, see you all soon.
Steve
I'm booked in for this and wondered if anyone doing it i might look out for? Mass start at 8am i understand this year
Does anyone know how to change the date on the starter entry to the 18th April
Last edited by chris brown; 01-04-2009 at 06:43 PM.
I've entered it but haven't had anything back yet. Didn't realise it was a mass start at 8am. Is that for all runners?
Hi Socks, i email'd the organsier to ask about cp opening times inview of walkers/runners off at same time, but no response - pos try again?
Hi Chris
I have also emailed the organisers to find the start time for runners/if it is separate from mass start etc but no answer yet. I ran with you for a good while last year, I ran with Steve.
Jon
As I understand it it's a mass 8am start.Hi Chris
I have also emailed the organisers to find the start time for runners/if it is separate from mass start etc but no answer yet. I ran with you for a good while last year, I ran with Steve.
Jon
I shouldn't really be there and should be definately resting up. But it's so local it would be rude not to be... I'll be putting in a nice and easy far from PB (hopefully!), though I expect this to be faster than last years effort
see you there.
At the moment its looking very good weather; dry, sun pm, light winds and i would say dry underfoot. I've also phoned, emailed the organiser but no response - i hope no problems wiht cp opening times. Good thing is, should't have problem getting back before dark
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