Chew Valley Skyline

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Cheers Duncan

I thought I was running well at the 2nd road crossing (:o) -after the Mile post dropping down to Greenfield res. It was after passing Chew res my legs decided to go on strike.

Seriously though having been out injured last year with an ruptured achilles tendon I do hope this hasn't affected my overall capability for the long stuff eg 3 peaks.

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Cant believe nobody took my route....im running it on staurday and seeing what time i do....i reckon its faster by a fair few minutes

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Cheers Duncan

I thought I was running well at the 2nd road crossing (:o) -after the Mile post dropping down to Greenfield res. It was after passing Chew res my legs decided to go on strike.

Seriously though having been out injured last year with an ruptured achilles tendon I do hope this hasn't affected my overall capability for the long stuff eg 3 peaks.

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Weren't you spectating with a pot on your leg halfway up the final descent on the Three Peaks last year? I did both my achilles tendons many years ago playing rugby and they said I'd never run again. Not that you could confuse my pace on Sunday with running :D

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

Cant believe nobody took my route....im running it on staurday and seeing what time i do....i reckon its faster by a fair few minutes

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Should have done Tom as I do think it is quicker - the climb towards Ashway isn't as long however tended to play follow my leader & too be fair the mountain rescue guys were at the foot of our descent.

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Originally Posted by Duncan

Weren't you spectating with a pot on your leg halfway up the final descent on the Three Peaks last year? I did both my achilles tendons many years ago playing rugby and they said I'd never run again. Not that you could confuse my pace on Sunday with running :D

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Thats right - entered this year & looking forward to it - this weekends long run should give me a good indication as to how I will cope.

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Should have done Tom as I do think it is quicker - the climb towards Ashway isn't as long however tended to play follow my leader & too be fair the mountain rescue guys were at the foot of our descent.

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I went this way, although I angled to the right a bit - hadn't realised TT had recommended this route. Problem was that nobody else was going that way, so there was nobody ahead to chase and I was feeling a bit fed up having thought I'd buggered up my race. Lost quite a few places that way (I'd made excellent progress from the top of Alderman, overtaking several people in a strung-out field, got to Ashway stone just ahead of the slowest of them - so probably 5-10 minutes lost). Should also say I didn't find the good line of descent I'd found in my reccy.

My clocking was very similar to Duncan's, 14.03m & 3086ft. Once again many thanks, my first long fell race & one to remember.

Dave & Eileen's photos now on http://woodentops.org.uk

is that nasal buttress in the back ground?

http://woodentops.org.uk/photos/10ch...s/P1390210.jpg

edit: actually much too small - lovely rock tho' !