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Link to map of route here (follow the GREEN line) http://www.flickr.com/photos/ainley-...in/photostream
It is an ANTI-CLOCKWISE loop. So you go LEFT, LEFT & LEFT AGAIN !! - and always have the windfarm on your left.
(Go right and you might make the national press again.
Please keep an eye on this thread for instructions about CAR PARKING.
AG
Who is running then? Hopefully work will allow me to be there.
I was hoping to 'hobble' but I'm not up to the distance yet, so this is looking quite good as an alternative.
...hang on, how much of this is on tarmac? It looks to be a couple of miles!
There are a couple of miles on tarmac....but it's quite rough tarmac ;) and abit of that tarmac is a fairly steep hill.
The rest of the course will make up for it though....especially if it's like today.
In fact, were it not for the race on Saturday, I'd be up there now.
Word of warning....a couple of sections of the route are on rocky tracks which can play havoc with your feet in light trail type shoes (212s for instance). If you have a sturdier sole, you may feel the benefit.
Not wanting to trash my resoled mizunos, I'm thinking an old pair of washes for this, with a sole worn down to 'trail' instead of 'fell' stud depth..!
If you are planning on coming to this one, PLEASE CAR SHARE if possible and arrive in good time (and it would help us greatly if you could possibly arrive with the correct change for your entry!)
Went for a trot at Ogden tonight and funnily enough, decided to just check the race route out for any obstructions etc.
It is quite possible to run on the verge for much of the road section if needs be.
Anyone up for a spot of marshalling? I could just do with one person at the former Withens Inn to turn runners LEFT back down to the finish. The job entails a walk of one mile up a rough track and standing around for about 40 mins. It is a good spot to take pictures with the windfarm behind the runners.
Any offers gratefully accepted, but please give me a ring or text as i will be out flagging after work.
Number in calendar (and the on-line version).
AG
Couldn't stay to see results in the pub. Are they available online anywhere?
The results will be on the RESULTS page of the FRA site as soon as I have typed them up.
Meanwhile, here is a bit of footage I shot while you lot were having fun !!
AG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTzSV...wWyCkzRPY3h0o=
Thanks to the race organisers for a brilliant event, one of my new favourite races an almost perfect weather.
Looking forward to next year.