Am I the only one...?

[Alphin]

I kind of agree with this . Its all the use of multi sherpas, excel spreadsheets and mobile kitchens that puts me off. At the same time I thoroughly appreciate the feat of running so far, so high, over such terrain and for so long.

If I ever attempt the route I think I'd just want to try to solo it regardless of how long it actually takes.

I would have to agree, an unsupported attempt would be the purest form for me, yet in the same breath I have ultimate respect for anyone who has completed the BGR in under 24hrs regardless of how they completed it!

[Fellhound]

I don't know whether the Bob Graham is the ultimate test of fitness...

It is, but only of fitness for the Bob Graham..

[FellShoeShuffler]

My problem with the BGR is that those who complete it in their sedan chair supported by a cast of thousands then feel the need to write it up in the Fellrunner as if they were Roger Bannister or Edmund Hillary or Amundsen.

Let me see now...

Bannister used two pacers (Brasher & Chataway) to run 1 mile

Hillary's expedition used sherpas, probably dozens

Amundsen used dogs (and then ate them but that is clearly for another thread)

So is your problem really to do with Fellrunner articles because it seems 'assisted achievements' ought to be OK according to your examples?

[Al Fowler]

don't intrest me i'm afraid

Ermmmmmm Stu.

Im afraid you cannot sign yourself off as not being interested in it since you only found out what the BG was yesturday courtesy of me - and i only explained it briefly - you should read it up stuey.

[Saints Lad]

Ermmmmmm Stu.

Im afraid you cannot sign yourself off as not being interested in it since you only found out what the BG was yesturday courtesy of me - and i only explained it briefly - you should read it up stuey.

sorry al

walks back off into a corner

[Al Fowler]

sorry al

walks back off into a corner

Ha, I suggest you pop on amazon and buy 'feet in the clouds'. Its a good read and explains the BG to you.

[stevefoster]

Want to race on the fells, do it, want to do short races, do it, want to do medium races, do it, want to do long races, do it. If your fast, run fast, if your a mid packer, finish in the middle, if your slow, come last. Just go out and do what you want/enjoy, it's better than sitting in a pub moaning about life and slagging everyone off, besides, you can do that when you've finished your run

BG supported in 24 hours, BG solo in however long, 3m Fell race (first ever) what's the difference, there all goals people set themselves, and good on anyone who sets a goal and reaches it

And if you fall short, get off your ass and try again

Love you all, Merrylegs XXXXXX

[Saints Lad]

Ha, I suggest you pop on amazon and buy 'feet in the clouds'. Its a good read and explains the BG to you.

one problem pal won't ever buy anything online ever again

[Pilgrim]

Want to race on the fells, do it, want to do short races, do it, want to do medium races, do it, want to do long races, do it. If your fast, run fast, if your a mid packer, finish in the middle, if your slow, come last. Just go out and do what you want/enjoy, it's better than sitting in a pub moaning about life and slagging everyone off, besides, you can do that when you've finished your run

BG supported in 24 hours, BG solo in however long, 3m Fell race (first ever) what's the difference, there all goals people set themselves, and good on anyone who sets a goal and reaches it

And if you fall short, get off your ass and try again

Love you all, Merrylegs XXXXXX

Well said!

[Pilgrim]

one problem pal won't ever buy anything online ever again

You could ask your local library to get it.