What time were these photos taken-because I dont remember the road having that much snow on it when I went through.
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What time were these photos taken-because I dont remember the road having that much snow on it when I went through.
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Originally Posted by Leeds Rhino
My hat blew off climbing Ringing Roger, has anyone seen it ?
I loved that hat ! Fortunatley I had my Buff with me so had to make do with that until the finish. Felt really strong all the way round which is unusual for me, I usually cramp up badly on these longer races.
Hope you are all feeling o.k. and ready for tonights training session !
I picked a few up yesterday morning. What does it look like?
Good evening AndyJ,
Re your hat finding trip, you didn't come across a dark blue woolly hat, with Half Man Half Biscuit written in yellow, by any chance? Or even a light brown toupee?
It's black and it says ' Extreme' on the front ..:o
Hi AndyQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyJ
Bit of a busy day on Sunday, I hope thats not a typical day in Edale.:p
If you find a Black Lowe Alpine mountain cap in Grindsbrook It's probably mine. It's similar to the issue one.
I also saw a buff, a few beanies and a jacket go that way...:eek:
Ian
Kinder Mountain Rescue had a busy day on Sunday too.
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Originally Posted by Kinder Mountain Rescue
They did, They helped Edale at JL to evacuate the six runners via Hayfield, I did mention Kinder were assisting on an earlier post, but it is always worth mentioning. Another was evacuated from Grindslow, Edale also had I believe another two incidents on the same day as the Skyline! It's a good job they had all those Landrovers.... Or was that another thread.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by XRunner
I'm told that Buxton were also out that day on a different call.
What happened to Ian Holmes? - I think he was on the entry list but didnt appear to start
I bailed out at Jacobs Ladder, its taken me till now to get over the disappointment and post!!:(
My race was a disaster, went over on my ankle, cramps, dizziness and drowsiness - luckily both hamstrings cramped as i climbed the stile at JL and i had to stop cos I was gonna carry on.
They offered me a lift with the mountain rescue but for some ridiculous reason I declined and walked back to Edale! It took me ages and by the time I got back I was near to collapsing. Couldn't open the gates cos my hands had seized, so had to climb them which meant another cramping screaming session at each one!!
Anyway, purpose of my post was to congratulate all of you who made it round and a huge thankyou to the marshalls.
Cheers!
glass ankles did i talk to youQuote:
Originally Posted by Glass Ankles
ive forgot since the race as my mind seized up
im sure we talked
hard luck mate , dont take it to bad , you will be back
Have you been asleep Hamish? See post 343. I did post in red!:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by XRunner
I am seeing red now.:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
I blame the new forum, Colin.:mad:
It loses too many posts!:mad:
I have just spent the last two days in hibernation. I was in bed at 7 last night.
I have to be honest and say that at the time I didn't enjoy the race one bit..........but as time goes by the memory fades I'm sure by next week I'll be ready to re-instate my entry for the three peaks!!
I have to say, along with everyone else's comments, a BIG BIG thank you to all the marshals who braved those atrocious conditions!!
Nice to meet you Manhar and Madeleine, sorry I missed you Daz - you were too far up the field.
Congrats on a great race Hofmeister! How many championship points did you earn from that outing?
Lucky you!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sunnysideup
I thought we were running together? If you'd pulled me along I might have beat the cut-off.
Not sure I would have thanked you though!:)
Sorry Hamish. I was a bit unfair there. It is getting so difficult to keep up with the forum nowadays.Quote:
Originally Posted by XRunner
There is so much going on. I think Brett should do a highlights program between 9 and 10 every evening!:)
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Originally Posted by Swoop
Sorry Swoop, I presumed you were in front!!
As I posted earlier, coming off Crookstone Hill there was nobody behind me!:oQuote:
Originally Posted by sunnysideup
Still it was an experience and I know that given half decent weather I can do it next year!
Glad you did so well. See you around, Swoop
Now bear in mind I have had a few beers,Quote:
Originally Posted by ajohns352000
What happened to almost half the folk who should have collected prizes?
I stopped to see the great efforts of the immortals and was a bit disappointed?
Yes, recognised your vest, although I have no idea where that was!? Vaguely remember shaking hands as you overtook me.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
maybe they were thawing out with the rest of us, or going for a cool down run :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Cheers Sunnyside. Not sure exactly how many Champ. points I will get possibly about 10, but not totally sure how they work it out to be honest. Still reaaly cheesed off that I mucked it up after Brown Knoll CP, lost about 16 places between there and Jacobs ladder - I think that deserves a prize!!! Managed to pull it back a bit over the last few sections and even managed a flying decent from RR to the finish, equalling Lloyds time for that bit! Shame the other sections did match his!!
Well done Sunnyside, great effort in those awful conditions.
Hoffmeister how did you lose that many places between Brown Knoll and Jacobs Ladder did you go via Hayfield?
Don't ask! How could I get lost on the only flagged section? A question I keep asking myself. The hail was blowing horizontally at that stage so my head was down and I just kept going.......until I realised I was being a right plonker and turned around to see a snake of runners on the horizon! All that hard work gone to waste. Oh well, no-one to blame but me. Wont bother recceing in future!
I nearly went wrong there for the same reason - one minute I was following the flags along a little trod, keeping the hail out of my eyes - next minute I was still on the trod but the flags were nowhere to be seen! Only lost me 5 seconds though.Quote:
Originally Posted by hoffmeister
I set out to view the race at Jacobs Ladder (had to pull out earlier in the week due to recurrence of lurgy). I walked up from Hayfield and into a fierce white-out and blizzard as I took the high level route going via the ridge over Mount Famine. As I went past South Head, on my way to pick up the Skyline route as it came off Brown Knoll, a figure staggered towards me out of the mist. Oh my gawd I thought, A runner way off course! It turned out it was slightly worse than that, a walker who thought that he was now approaching Mam Tor on a walk from Edale!! It took a little while to convince him that he was more than a little bit of course, but at least he came back with me on the way to Jacobs ladder, so I could get him pointed back towards Edale.Quote:
Originally Posted by hoffmeister
Just been for a jog over kinder, It still has plenty of snow on top, set off from the Snake over to RR took the direct route to Grindslow with the slim hope of finding any hats that have fallen to earth after being blasted off from the Knoll during the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
:D SUCCESS:D
I found my mountain Cap with about a litre of water in it about 100 m from the top. nothing else was evident though.
Returned back feeling very happy via Seal Stones in a real pea souper.:confused:
Riley, you dont say :pQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
sounds a nice run out.
you want to car share to Kinder Downfall ??
Hi SS Sounds like a plan, Russ will be joining us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slippery Stones
It was still cold up there and really thick with fog, Not like last nights Wart run, over Back tor to Howshor Tor down to pack horse bridge where Ben went for a swim:eek: back via the Boundary stones under a clear starry night with no wind, Heaven:D
Regards
Life of ...
As one of the famous six mountain rescued at Jacobs Ladder, I'd like to extend a warm thanks to the help from marshalls, spectators and the mountain rescue guys. We were treated like Kings given the conditions, and were even attended by a doctor. Fair play indeed.
At the end of the day, we are all big enough to decide whether we want to compete or not. Maybe next time, I'll not wear shorts mind. It was such a pity though as I felt really comfortable at half way and was sitting in a great position....guess I didnt count on falling and freezing up over Brown Knoll. Shame.
Now that would be risky!:D Glad you're ok Ricky.Quote:
Originally Posted by FellMonster
Ricky, you must now have meet Ben & Lee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
We all did our best but finished in different places.
All the best for the rest of the season.
ricky this will sound weird but it was you who got me throughQuote:
Originally Posted by FellMonster
when i spoke to you at edale i noticed like me you had shorts on
during the race i kept thinkin well ricky is in front so i must go on .
i was worried when i didnt see your name and sent swoop and pike a pm to see how you was.
glad you are okay
i too was in a mess at brown knoll so cant imagine what it was like falling
it was nice to recce the race with you and i would like to think one day i may be able to get fit enough to be up there with you.
cheers
daz
Thanks for the kind words. It was surreal experience lying there in the tent (yep, I met Ben & Lee) in a semi delerious state and hearing runners go by. I personally prefer to run in shorts, so thats what I did. I really wish I'd had a balaclava!
Contrary to what I said at the time to Ben & Lee, I have not been put off trying again sometime!
I too enjoyed the recee we did that Sunday, so hopefully we can do it again sometime.
I admire everyone who toed the line that day and those who got round. Respect.
And once again, a big thanks to the Mountain rescue, marshalls,and spectators at jacobs ladder.
Well we’ve all seen what some of our friends in mountain rescue think about fell runners in the brave or bonkers thread – so I suppose it would be a pity to disappoint them, wouldn’t it?Quote:
Originally Posted by FellMonster
It would have been nice to have been a fly on the wall at the rescue team debrief after the race. No doubt they were gushing in praise for your bravery.
Was there no weather forecast at registration? No kitcheck? No advice? I’m sure there was.
Some of us need to start using our brains instead of the services of the mountain rescue team!
You must be bored lass. You seem to need the attention of a lot of people at the moment . Are you having a crisis...?
so your saying fellmonster wasnt using his brains, he fell over did you not read the post correctlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Yorkshire Thug
why dont you use your brain, reveal your identity and lets have a proper debate
i believe fellmonster was in about 8th position, or are you saying even he isnt fast enough for a championship race
unreal:confused:
yarrrrrrrrrrrrrr. (That's the sound of a long, loud, languid yawn.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Yorkshire Thug
Anyone else finding this tedious?
Totally agree with you on the shorts....that was the first time ive bowed to peer pressure and worn tights and i regretted it most of the way round...Quote:
Originally Posted by FellMonster
And dont forget you had TWO pairs of shorts on so must have been roasting!
I know the clocks are soon to change and that the weather as of late is, well...BobbinsQuote:
Originally Posted by Yorkshire Thug
But i sincerely think that you are suffering from S. A. D
Silly (on your part) Athlete Depreciation
I suggest a trip to the Dr's thats if you can get an appointment any time soon, or can afford hospital car park charges (Blame Tony Blair :mad:)
Check it out, Well done Dave
Sky line movie
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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I can't play it............the computer says NO:mad: