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20-03-2012, 05:55 PM
Matt-pt

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If that's the stile right at the start in the woods, then I think it worked very well!:)
20-03-2012, 06:49 PM
Mark L

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I clearly remember climbing over it - a magnificent construction.
I reckon you could have got over it two at a time.
20-03-2012, 07:14 PM
Trig

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark L

I clearly remember climbing over it - a magnificent construction.
I reckon you could have got over it two at a time.

Thats reassuring - we spent the best part of 2 days building it and putting it away again!
Its worth its (considerbale) weight in gold -by stopping the bottle necking it will allow a much bigger entry in future years (uneffected by mothers day and lads leap)
The farmer who was upset at us last year was very happy we stuck to the flags on Sunday (the stile goes into his fields) he broke off from lambing yesterday to put the whole lot in trailer to save us re enacting the easter passion (heaving an impossibly heavy wooden construction up a big hill while others look on and jeer)
20-03-2012, 09:41 PM
Nick C

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-pt

Thank's to all that helped me on Sunday (other runners -Ray Green, CVSRT) it would of been a great race if it was not for that bog!:mad:
would like to say I am feeling better but I am back in Doctors today think I may have an infection, the antibiotics don't seem to be working!:thunbdown:

How are you Nick? Nurse said she had a field day with your wound Nick.:wink:

Not feeling great so off to doctors in the morning to double check all is okay!
20-03-2012, 11:36 PM
Welsh Harrier

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Couldn't believe that 4th was Chris Davies until I saw the pics. Fourth overall and he's over 50, beat the first V40! He came down to North Wales and did something similar on one of my races last year - the guy is superhuman. What's he on?
20-03-2012, 11:55 PM
Daleside

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Originally Posted by Nick C

Not feeling great so off to doctors in the morning to double check all is okay!

ooh dear that looks nasty Nick - here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
21-03-2012, 09:25 AM
Trig

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Originally Posted by Welsh Harrier

Couldn't believe that 4th was Chris Davies until I saw the pics. Fourth overall and he's over 50, beat the first V40! He came down to North Wales and did something similar on one of my races last year - the guy is superhuman. What's he on?

Yes we just debating whether a V50 gets to keep the V40 prizes if he beats the V40....
See some great pictures of Chris and many others at the finish line here......http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicianson/sets/
Copper Dargon will be pleased to see their banner in many of these shots (Copper Dragon provided 80 pints and 2 crates toward our prizes and fund raising)
We've had to censor the pictures of Nick and Matts wounds in case there were any minors viewing
Hope they heal soon
21-03-2012, 11:24 AM
dantodman

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Originally Posted by Welsh Harrier

Couldn't believe that 4th was Chris Davies until I saw the pics. Fourth overall and he's over 50, beat the first V40! He came down to North Wales and did something similar on one of my races last year - the guy is superhuman. What's he on?

My sister works with him (they are both MEP's) and she told me he is 57, she runs but wouldnt dream of going running with Chris.

Dan
21-03-2012, 11:41 AM
TurboTom

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Originally Posted by Welsh Harrier

Couldn't believe that 4th was Chris Davies until I saw the pics. Fourth overall and he's over 50, beat the first V40! He came down to North Wales and did something similar on one of my races last year - the guy is superhuman. What's he on?

57 or 58 to be precise I think, he was second v55 at Lads Leap championship race the day before
21-03-2012, 12:00 PM
MarkL

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

57 or 58 to be precise I think, he was second v55 at Lads Leap championship race the day before

And a top ten finish and first V50 in the Wuthering Hike the week before!
21-03-2012, 12:16 PM
TurboTom

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Originally Posted by MarkL

And a top ten finish and first V50 in the Wuthering Hike the week before!

62 minute 10 miles the other week
Coming into a rich vein of form it would seem,
21-03-2012, 02:22 PM
Nick C

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Trig

Yes we just debating whether a V50 gets to keep the V40 prizes if he beats the V40....
See some great pictures of Chris and many others at the finish line here......http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicianson/sets/
Copper Dargon will be pleased to see their banner in many of these shots (Copper Dragon provided 80 pints and 2 crates toward our prizes and fund raising)
We've had to censor the pictures of Nick and Matts wounds in case there were any minors viewing
Hope they heal soon

As first Vet 40 the answer is no!!!
However new tablets from the doctor will not let me drink alcohol so drinking the prizes will have to wait unfortunately.
Would be interested in seeing the sensored photos Trig?
21-03-2012, 06:25 PM
Mike T

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Is it known which actual bog contained the sharp rock edge that caused the nasty lacerations to two runners' legs? Will it be flagged as out of bounds next year?
21-03-2012, 09:11 PM
AndyA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-pt

Thank's to all that helped me on Sunday (other runners -Ray Green, CVSRT) it would of been a great race if it was not for that bog!:mad:
would like to say I am feeling better but I am back in Doctors today think I may have an infection, the antibiotics don't seem to be working!:thunbdown:

How are you Nick? Nurse said she had a field day with your wound Nick.:wink:

I won't say what StevieMc said when I told him of your exploits; it wasn't sympathetic!:D
21-03-2012, 09:18 PM
Rob Furness

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

However new tablets from the doctor will not let me drink alcohol so drinking the prizes will have to wait unfortunately.

Metronidazole? Nice high strength anti biotic, not much fun drinking on them...
21-03-2012, 10:20 PM
Pete F

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I've put some photos up onto the website http://heptonstallfellrace.org.uk/gallery

Pete
21-03-2012, 10:23 PM
Pete F

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Also - I like the way I get "Junior Member" next to my name. So much better than the usual "veteran" business
22-03-2012, 01:12 AM
wjb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Trig

Thats reassuring - we spent the best part of 2 days building it and putting it away again!
Its worth its (considerbale) weight in gold -by stopping the bottle necking it will allow a much bigger entry in future years (uneffected by mothers day and lads leap)
The farmer who was upset at us last year was very happy we stuck to the flags on Sunday (the stile goes into his fields) he broke off from lambing yesterday to put the whole lot in trailer to save us re enacting the easter passion (heaving an impossibly heavy wooden construction up a big hill while others look on and jeer)

Were they the lambs who came running over in a large group wanting to be fed as the runners crossed the field just after the woods at the beginning?!!
22-03-2012, 01:17 AM
Trig

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Originally Posted by Pete F

Also - I like the way I get "Junior Member" next to my name. So much better than the usual "veteran" business

......while young Trig is now "senior" aiming for "master" - how many posts do I need for that?
22-03-2012, 01:21 AM
Trig

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Originally Posted by wjb

Were they the lambs who came running over in a large group wanting to be fed as the runners crossed the field just after the woods at the beginning?!!

They were - glad no one stepped on them -also glad you got a chance to find the route to standing stone hill after your aborted recce wjb - how was the day for you???
22-03-2012, 01:41 AM
Trig

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Originally Posted by Nick C

Attachment 5877
Hopefully I have attached the photo correctly, this is post stitches after they cut and scraped out the mud that was in the wound.
Sorry never got a pre photo with exposed shin bone.
Leg now very sore and painful, may have to have a rest from running this week!!!
In response to Trigs earlier post on finishing the race I was so annoyed with getting the wrong line to the Standing Stone and losing so many places catching up the front group became priority.
When I eventually decided to have a proper look at the leg thats when I nearly passed out what a good thing adrenaline is!!!
Anyway still enjoyed the race will be back next year im sure.

Hope it has nt got infected Nick; can you confirm where it happenned? We're going up there on Friday to find the rock, and will be making sure the area is taped-off / or rock removed next year.
22-03-2012, 09:44 AM
Trig

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MORE GREAT PICTURES; http://www.flickr.com/photos/kipp/68...7629613615531/

Thanks Sean!!!
22-03-2012, 10:47 AM
Nick C

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Originally Posted by Trig

Hope it has nt got infected Nick; can you confirm where it happenned? We're going up there on Friday to find the rock, and will be making sure the area is taped-off / or rock removed next year.

Probably infected but the new tablets seemed to of started to make a difference now.
Using my Garmin and google earth I think its about 0.23miles after check point 2 (Stone wall) and 55metres before the wood bridge over the small stream. Hope that helps, it will be interesting to know what caused the damage as I am not sure a stone could cause the cuts we both had!!!
22-03-2012, 05:14 PM
Trig

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

Probably infected but the new tablets seemed to of started to make a difference now.
Using my Garmin and google earth I think its about 0.23miles after check point 2 (Stone wall) and 55metres before the wood bridge over the small stream. Hope that helps, it will be interesting to know what caused the damage as I am not sure a stone could cause the cuts we both had!!!

Thanks Nick - just getting my x-tallons on for a trot up there now.

In meantime here's some reading material while you are resting

Stories from visiting runners;
http://www.lostockac.co.uk/news/hept...un-18th-march/

http://trawdenac.co.uk/news.php?id=553&page=1

and Today's local paper gives you a mention
http://www.hebdenbridgetimes.co.uk/n...race-1-4369411
22-03-2012, 07:27 PM
fishbulb

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A Dashers view of it all: http://mrsparkleversuslife.blogspot....fell-race.html
22-03-2012, 07:47 PM
Daleside

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

Probably infected but the new tablets seemed to of started to make a difference now.Using my Garmin and google earth I think its about 0.23miles after check point 2 (Stone wall) and 55metres before the wood bridge over the small stream. Hope that helps, it will be interesting to know what caused the damage as I am not sure a stone could cause the cuts we both had!!!

Would you laugh if they dig up a Saxon hoard with the offending 'rock' turning out to be a golden sword!!

Ps I darent click on any picture links incase I accidentally see the injury!
22-03-2012, 10:50 PM
wjb

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Originally Posted by Trig

They were - glad no one stepped on them -also glad you got a chance to find the route to standing stone hill after your aborted recce wjb - how was the day for you???

It was amazing thanks for organising it. It's possibly my new favourite race although I've not done that many! I enjoyed the whole event from the service at the start to the pint of 1886 and the prize giving. I finished in 2:43 and still felt strong on the final climb. Already looking forward to next year!
23-03-2012, 04:48 PM
Trig

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[QUOTE=fishbulb;474385]A Dashers view of it all: http://mrsparkleversuslife.blogspot....fell-race.html[/QUOTE

Great story - I wish I could run it too! Next year I will delegate....
23-03-2012, 11:13 PM
Nick C

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daleside

Would you laugh if they dig up a Saxon hoard with the offending 'rock' turning out to be a golden sword!!

Ps I darent click on any picture links incase I accidentally see the injury!

Not a sword but what was thought to of been a mythical creature known as a bog shark!!!!!
24-03-2012, 01:18 AM
Outdoors_Junkie

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Trig, did you find the bog shark???
24-03-2012, 12:15 PM
Macali

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[QUOTE=Outdoors_Junkie;474819]Trig, did you find the bog shark???[/QUOTEMaybe the silence means the bog shark has got Trig?!
24-03-2012, 07:07 PM
Trig

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[QUOTE=Macali;474878]

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Originally Posted by Outdoors_Junkie

Trig, did you find the bog shark???[/QUOTEMaybe the silence means the bog shark has got Trig?!

Don't panic - I'm ok
But is it safe to go back in the water?..err bog?
I had to cut my run short so still have nt inspected the zone as yet.
Will be getting up there asap. Watched the Woman in Black this week (might need a rope and vintage rolls-royce in case something goes wrong)
24-03-2012, 07:18 PM
Trig

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

Attachment 5877
Hopefully I have attached the photo correctly, this is post stitches after they cut and scraped out the mud that was in the wound.
Sorry never got a pre photo with exposed shin bone.
Leg now very sore and painful, may have to have a rest from running this week!!!
In response to Trigs earlier post on finishing the race I was so annoyed with getting the wrong line to the Standing Stone and losing so many places catching up the front group became priority.
When I eventually decided to have a proper look at the leg thats when I nearly passed out what a good thing adrenaline is!!!
Anyway still enjoyed the race will be back next year im sure.

Mountain Rescue's (CVRST) report on Nick and Matts injury
http://www.cvsrt.org.uk/incidents/incident-677
We will be meeting wth CVRST - really glad they were on hand
26-03-2012, 09:45 AM
alfa_scud

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Just following up on Matt's injury & I'm sure he won't mind me posting.

He was admitted to hospital on Friday as the antibiotics didn't appear to be working, & the wound wasn't healing. He's been in all weekend on IV drugs to try & sort it out, & was hoping to be released today. Careful of those bog monsters folks! On the plus side he's now on first name terms with CVFR, after now being "rescued" twice by them :thumbup:

Hope your injury is getting better too, Nick. If in doubt, get back to the doc's

I'll post more information as I get it.

Chris
26-03-2012, 10:27 PM
Nick C

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Originally Posted by alfa_scud

Just following up on Matt's injury & I'm sure he won't mind me posting.

He was admitted to hospital on Friday as the antibiotics didn't appear to be working, & the wound wasn't healing. He's been in all weekend on IV drugs to try & sort it out, & was hoping to be released today. Careful of those bog monsters folks! On the plus side he's now on first name terms with CVFR, after now being "rescued" twice by them :thumbup:

Hope your injury is getting better too, Nick. If in doubt, get back to the doc's

I'll post more information as I get it.

Chris

Since the new drugs all seems to be well, also been running a bit over the last few days, stitches out tomorrow so hopefully all is okay.
Hope Matts okay now, give him my regards.
06-04-2012, 08:40 PM
The Jedimaster

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Originally Posted by Nick C

Since the new drugs all seems to be well, also been running a bit over the last few days, stitches out tomorrow so hopefully all is okay.
Hope Matts okay now, give him my regards.

Nick,

You'll be glad to hear that the bog shark has been revealed… http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyQZeEd
06-04-2012, 09:15 PM
Rob Furness

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Originally Posted by The Jedimaster

Nick,

You'll be glad to hear that the bog shark has been revealed… http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyQZeEd

Nice work
06-04-2012, 09:21 PM
Trig

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Originally Posted by Rob Furness

Nice work

Its a flat, tapered, piece of drystone wall; someone must have put it in the bog as a stepping stone, which when submerged became a lethal, shin-slicing, bog shark.
It is now safe to go back in the water.....
The offending stone might make an excellent trophy when cleaned up???
07-04-2012, 04:29 PM
Trig

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Copper Dragon website has a story; http://www.copperdragon.uk.com/
25-10-2012, 12:19 PM
Trig

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Heptonstall Fell Race 2013 - Cat B / LONG
GREAT NEWS - Just heard that the main landowner (local shooting estate) has given the race permission for 2013.
The date of 2013 Heptonstall Fell Race (15miles 3200ft) is SUNDAY 17th MARCH 2013.
This could be a good long race to include in your club champs and grand prixs for 2013??
Web site will be updated soon with more details; www.heptonstallfellrace.org.uk

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