Bowderdale to the Calf to Yarlside and back, about 12 miles in sunshine, no blizzard, no sunshine, no blizzard!! Although the weather couldn't make up it's mind the overall effect was brilliant :)
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Bowderdale to the Calf to Yarlside and back, about 12 miles in sunshine, no blizzard, no sunshine, no blizzard!! Although the weather couldn't make up it's mind the overall effect was brilliant :)
It was a great day. It's one of the perks of being a teacher that I can get away for a week in February. However, it's back to the reality of hill reps and gym (oh god, oh god!) next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by L.F.F.
Great idea Stolly. I know of loads of runners who are not competitive in fell race sense, but who live for the outdoors and quietly undertake some quite epic adventures. Good luck with the campaign.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
I'm not one to wee on someone's bonfire, and I like nowt more than a long day in the hills on my own, but calling it a "wilderness adventure" all sounds a bit Bear Grylls... i.e. self-consciously "ooh, look at me, I done an adventure!". Surely the 'Long Distance' section covers the proper epic stuff?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
Now, if in the course of your run you have to whittle a compass from a pine-cone and eat your own shoes just to survive, then we might be talking.
Cycle ride today? Nah, hangover instead!
Not really training but a classic Dark peak Race
Todays Edale Circle race was a cracker, 9 miles 4000ft, stunning blue sky, hard frozen ground, great racing with route variation and great company, the last climb to Lords seat must rank as one of the toughest in the DP calender. If you weren't racing then the route would be a classic hill session with out following the usuall routes. the reverse of the down and up from the skyline in mid race is just icing on the cake.
A pint of Belgian Blue slipped down beautifully, only wished I had some one to drive me home as I could have drunk much more....:)
Filthy Rich gave me a pasteing but Grimmer had a nasty fall, Hope your arm is ok mate, Greenflash and one or two others also racing.
9m with dog, cracking weather and great views.
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I think your dog thinks he's a meerkat in the third picture :)Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
He's a she Stolly, simples;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
She does a lot of meerkat impressions, watches to much tv with the kids. She also does handstand wee's with both back legs in the air, failed to capture her on film yet though.
A nice jaunt up the old PW to the summit of Black Hill and down to Wessenden Head, up west Nab and accross the tussocks to Hey Sike and along Deer Hill and home. 11.2 miles in 1:56:30 with 1300 ft ups.