Well done all!
I'm very jealous and absolutely in the mood for it next year...Toffer??
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Well done all!
I'm very jealous and absolutely in the mood for it next year...Toffer??
Was there a hold up?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stick
I passed through about 12.30 ish and it was OK
Left Tebay at 2 after stopping for a P.
I was under the impression it was all down hill back from Scotland:o
How nice is that Glen Coe?
The Highlands and the people are just out of this world.
When do we register for next year?
Angela Mudge ran well:
Are either of those stats "records" for first lady?
- 27th overall
- 15m 31s behind the winner
Help or advice required.
Whats the best way to get sore quads back in action.
Rest and rub
or
Recovery running
Worth every ache.;)
The last i heard Ian Holmes had not got his entry in on time. Does anyone know if the organisers let him race because of his previous record in the Ben race or did he get in via the waiting list
It's possible both those stats are records.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pike
In 1984, Pauline Haworth finished 47th and 17:51 behind the winner.
Not sure if any other woman has finished in a higher position, or closer to the winner than Angela on Saturday.
I did it! My first Ben race under my belt.
Set off vey, very steady, jogged the road towards the back of the field as was worried about blowing up later on.
Once I got going on the climb I worked my way through the pack.
Felt good at Red Burn and pushed on again. It was, however, further than I thought it would be from Red Burn, and eventually I settled in among a long line of runners and followed them to the top.
I felt good at the turn and had it in my mind to let it go on the descent and pull back some more runners.
But just a minute or so into the descent I tripped over the big stones going flying face first. I bruised my leg, ankle, arm and shoulder, much of my right hand side to be fair. It hurt like hell, for a moment I thought it was race over.
I walked for a bit, got myself togther and carried on.
Problem was it shattered my confidence on the rest of the descent and I picked my way down slowly.
The road at the end was a killer! Got back in just over two hours.
I was happy to have got round, but bit disappointed not to go under two hours.
Will I return? Not sure yet.
Anyone got a link to results or pics yet?
Lots of people on hillside with cameras.
Results here:
http://chris-upson.com/results/2007/BenNevis2007.htm
what an experience, a very very tough race for me , the steep upward trudge after the burn was hell , i started to die badly, didnt really know where i was and got a bit unfocused, eventually the summit came and i absolutley thrashed it down the boulders and scree passing loads , fell 3 times in places and as soon as i hit the steep grass it was hell, slid on my arse for 30ft after being knocked over but somehow made it down, the road was hell and my legs were shot but i couldnt beat wheezes time of 1.49 which i thought i had a chance of at the start, pleased with my time and woke up yesterday and hiked back up to the SUMMIT :eek: with amanda , i cannot tell you the pain i was in walking down from the top , 5 hrs of walking, cannot walk now but im pleased , twice up and down the ben in a weekend
fab
Bloody hell Daz h!!! you must be crazy. did you not have enough on sat. i didnt see any traffic jams on the motorway but i was catching a few z's on the way stick.:rolleyes:
FOUND ON BEN - NIKE HRM WATCH
If anyone lost a watch on the race let me know 'cos I've got it. The strap's broken and I nearly stepped on it on the screes. I tried to hand it in to an organiser but they suggested I wander round asking if anyone had lost it - I thought the forum was probably the best way.
Enjoyed the race and got in just under my target time of 2.1/2 hrs. Not sure I'll be back next year but I do fancy trying another race North of the border, maybe Stuc a`Chroin.
Just got home with my family its a long drive back to Wales(with crying baby)from Invermoriston a little north of Fort William.Had a great day the race was very hard but loved the atmosphere will be back.....Well done to all who ran.
not mine but i did wave and blow you a kiss at the start:DQuote:
Originally Posted by slowcoach
any photos up anywhere yet ?
Some photos here:
http://www.keswicklakedistrict.co.uk/fellraces/bn07/
I believe this was lost by a club colleague. I'll send you a PM with his details and perhaps you could get in touch. He lives just down the M6 in Lancashire.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowcoach
Cheers
Flat Foot
that was a tough one this year.
Fell on the path on the way up, slipped on a rock, again on the way up, battering my shin. Cold and sluggish at the top (must have been bordering on hypothermia as I turned down jelly babies from the summit marshall, mad). Turned about 4 minutes off pb time
Descended like I'd just had hip replacement surgery (without the aid of Landis's pharmacist) losing ground to just about everyone and about 6 mins off my best time.
Despite gaining places on the way back along the road (and so I should have: I'd done eff all running for previous half hour), I still finished 10 mins off my pb.
Ho Hum - you've got to take the rough with the smooth and they don't get much rougher that the Ben on a greasy day.
Still, entries for next year open soon, and I was only 10 spots off the Livvy prize.....
(and if you were there have a close look at the race program - there might be more than bbc scotland filming it next year;) )
I've left a message. Thanks Flat FootQuote:
Originally Posted by Flat Foot
Yes, you were well ahead of me even before we'd set off.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
No photos of me. :( The photographer had probably got bored and gone for a pint before I got down.
Full race results at the following link.
http://www.wharfedaleharriers.org.uk...bennevis07.pdf
or a faster download here ;)
Ehh' 'Up???
Young D_h..... the true face of enjoyment!!!
www.keswicklakedistrict.co.uk/fellraces/bn07/pages/IMG_7058_jpg.htm
Well done young chap... roll on Sept' 2008!
He he it's a corker daz!
I reckon the second one of yours luv shack is worth a caption competition!
Now now young stats'..... it's still a special day for me!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by socks
I'd agree, were it not me.......:eek:
There are some, superb pics', really sum up the pain & joy..
See you there next year ;)
Obviously didn't want to get snot on his new Pennine vest!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Luv Shack
Nor me neither..... or is it niether!!!
Got a bit muddy though...
Have just been looking at all the pics on the borrowdale site - I have to say he has taken some crackers. All the pics on the road on the way back look like a gurning competition!
Anyone know when the race will be on the Adventure Show on BBC Scotland?
I am sure I read in the programme it would be mid to late October Madmick.
I will dig the programme out and confirm.;)
No dates mentioned, sorry Madmick.
The next Adventure Show is on Tuesday 6th November from 7-8pm on BBC2 Scotland, Sky channel 990 for those of us south of the border.
Marvin,
I've just looked at BBC website and the programme is on Weds 7th at the same time.
Hope someone is going to do the business with the DVD copies!!!
Does it feature the race because when I looked at Tuesdays there was no mention of it???Quote:
Originally Posted by Also Ran
A club member who did the OMM at the weekend asked one of the camera crew who filmed the Ben (and the OMM) when it was going to be shown. He also said Nov 7th.
It was listed on DigiGuide as being on Tuesday, but it's obviously been moved to Wednesday as confirmed by DigiGuide and BBC as others have spotted. http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/listings..._4284_23098_60 None of the listings seem to be confirming that The Ben is on next week's programme, but at the end of the last programme they said it would be.
I'll do my best to save onto the PC and to DVD, but the quality never seems to be particularly good. Mind you it's quite a long journey from the satellite, so maybe I shouldn't be surprised.
It confirms the Ben is on it at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/outdoo...dventure_show/
I think every time I ran past a camera it was pointing in a different direction!
Don't forget. Wednesday evening 7-8pm BBC2 Scotland.
Are you then turning to The Bill 8-9pm ITV1?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
Is anyone recording it, I am at work till 10pm?Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
I'll be trying to record to the PC and VCR.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
But I've just checked the listings and The Bill isn't on ;)!Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop