Just been told by Laura that she DID NOT ask him to take his photos offline.Quote:
Originally Posted by wharfeego
Excuses for what?
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Just been told by Laura that she DID NOT ask him to take his photos offline.Quote:
Originally Posted by wharfeego
Excuses for what?
All The Best SS.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsunday
Hello Everyone,
I'm pleased everyone had a good day out, The feedback has been great and everyone returned safely.
In the true spirit of fell running please can we now drop any discussion regarding photographs. Having communicated with both of the original parties involved, I feel there has been mis-understanding on many sides and it's time to move on.
Many thanks,
Joe Faulkner
TdeH Event Organiser and fell runner
Just wanted to say thanks to all the organisers and marshalls for a great race and to Joe for his help when me and my running friends missed one another at the start. Had a great day out and teamed up with Helen Leigh who was great company all the way round. Had a blip going over sticks pass for some reason but felt ok after that. Will have to improve my navigating skills for next year as I found the section on the return from Martindale difficult and somehow strayed off the path. Probably just to tired!!
I don't suppose the guy who fell on his way down from Grisedale Tarn to Patterdale posts on here? He took a nasty blow to his mouth and just wanted to check he's ok? He ran to the Patterdale checkpoint with us and left at the same time, but I didn't see him again.
Great event, thanks Joe and the team.
I would also like to thank the organisers for putting this fine event on, thoroughly enjoyed. Ran round with my wife Helen, it was her first event over 26.2 miles and she really enjoyed herself despite a few wobbles towards the end. She'd like to pass on her thanks for all the care lavished on her at the end by the team at the Village Hall, it was kind of you and she's totally recovered. The cake helped a lot.
Of course, I'm in the dog house for not being sympathetic enough on the section back from Martindale ..... :D
This was my first stab at proper fell running, and a fantastic experience. I would like to thank JoeF for organising and Martyn and Helen Price for the company, help with navigation and advice around a fair bit of the course. Also thanks to the photographers who took photos up high and the Sports Sunday photographer who pointed me in the right direction. Helen you ran fantastically, I think I was more tired than you at the end but you showed real guts for the last 8 miles and Martyn I have just ordered Feet in the Clouds on your recommendation.
I ran the entire length of the forest track, I had completely forgotten there was a footpath. I am no stranger to tough trail marathons in southern England, but this was a step up both in terms of the level of fitness shown by the other competitors and sheer grunt required. It was a pleasure to get out on the fells with such great company and I will be back next year for sure.
hello HopeyQuote:
Originally Posted by hopey
First of all the fellow who took a tumble was as you say ok at Patterdale. I checked his face and ribs and any other damage and he confirmed that he felt fine and carried on.
Second good to hear from a Lostock member. I used to run with them 10 years ago. Speak to John Smith etc.
Glad you had a good event and hope(y) to catch up with again in 2013.
Cheers
Stumpy (chkpoint 3)
blog pics from last year http://aim-adventureinmind.blogspot....helvellyn.html
I was running with Albert, he said he knew you, I recognised you at the start of the race and at Patterdale on the way back. I'll mention it to John :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by stumpysmith
Hi I remember now great to see you both.
Cheers
Stumpy
For all of you who went and did or wanted to do here is a small blog report and links to pictures on Picasa.
http://aim-adventureinmind.blogspot.co.uk/
For those of you wanting to spend some time in the lakes in Jan pop along and see us
http://www.nav4.co.uk/nav4-training/...-training-day/
Cheers
Stumpy
Hello,
Just a quick 'thanks to all' and especially to Stumpy.... and if you want to come along to our training on January 12th the discount code 'NAV420F' will save you 20% off the day's course. There are limited places so be quick!
Joe
Im still puzzled by the 'permissive path' and 'forest track'...
if you veer off left and use the path through the wood then you miss out a section of 'forest track' which clearly isnt forest track at all as it is far too narrow at one point for a vehicle to travel along and also has a big seat to sit on. If that section isnt permissive then who would ever sit on the seat?
I'd like to stick to the route as laid down in the rules but this small point is much less clear than, for e.g., 'dont run along the A591'
The permissive track leaves the forest road at NY321156 and rejoins it at NY324146
I'm looking to mark up a map for my first Tour de Helvellyn. Anyone got an old map they could take a photo of so I can check it's correct? Or even an electronic copy to hand they could post here?
Cheers
JB
I think some of the controls have been moved slightly this year. A full description including grid refs is at http://www.nav4.co.uk/events/tour-de-helvellyn/
Just got our entries in, beginning to regret it already ;)
JB, I think I have a GPS trace of it which I can send you this evening.
I have sent you a Private Message, JB.
hmm
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I am telling myself that as it is a fortnight away they have no idea!!!! Just hope I am right and they are wrong.
Unfortunately the forecast has been confirmed by the best and most reliable source. We are all doomed.
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/448...ds-threaten-UK
I'm very much enjoying the in no way sensationalist tone of this article.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
Wasn't the forecast shocking last year and turned out not too bad? Pretty wet maybe, but nothing too severe. I don't think you can take the forecasts too seriously until a couple of days out.
Good luck to all those running, I'm putting my feet up this year!
" .... risk of rain turning to snow." Gosh. You would think it was winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
Still looking quite wild!
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though the main storm is due on Friday night so we should just get the tail end. First half could be hard work, straight into the wind...
Bonus, all I need is a fat bloke slightly faster than me...Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
It's a bitter pill. Talking of pills, that transponder had better taste nice. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
The good ol' BBC weather site shows the rainfall to be just south of us during Saturday. I'm envisaging a dry, breezy day with no snow or ice.
Normal winter's day according to MWIS
http://mwis.org.uk/ld.php?fdate=131221
It's looking to be quite balmy - warmest so far and 15-20 deg C HOTTER than in 2010.
Looking at the latest forecast it looks as though the worst of any rain will be towards the end of the day for an hour or two. The racing snakes will already be home and dry before it arrives.
I'll be leaving for Askham before long and getting registered tonight (after 8pm). If anyone will be in the Queen's Head for dinner I'll see you there.
At least the wind will be behind our backs by then. Assuming we make it that far!
The results are out....
http://results.sportident.co.uk/home...8-0fdefa71db9f
Well done to everyone who took part.
Good grief...second ultra, seemed tougher than L50. Last two hours for plodders like me were a bit soggy! Never again. ...til next Dec :)
Magnificent run from young Joe Mann in 5th.
You may remember he was the lad who did all the munros in one go last summer then did his BG in the autumn. Then had a wild time out on the Ramsey this summer.
He might turn out to be quite a handy runner...;)
Another excellent day out, fantastic organisation as usual.
I did much better than expected, finishing 10th (from last) :)
Well done Toreador, and well done to everyone who survived that. It turned a lot worse at the end than I was expecting. Gale-driven rain with temperature well above freezing feels worse than minus 10 and calm. The chill factor can get scary.
Planning to enter this next year and may stay on to spend Xmas there too...anyone know af any nearby self catering accommodation (must have a log burner / real fire!)
Cheers
In 2012 we stopped at the George Starkey Mountain Hut (we run past it on the event) and this was booked thru the race org but this wasn't avail this year for this year......which was a shame as it did indeed have a roaring log fire (i know as it was me chucking the logs on the fire ;-)) It's self catering too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Murt
I did this years event too - memorable in all sorts of ways....I'm rembering the driving rain / wind across Askham Common at 5:30pm ish with a lot more fondness sat here at home nursing a malt whiskey that's for sure....GREAT day out though.
I'd stop at the George Starkey hut again next yr if avail........it looked empty when we ran past at the weekend. Not sure what the sketch is re: booking it privately - but here's a link if that's any help to anyone.
http://www.abmsac.org.uk/huts.html
Maybe the upside down caravan in the field at Patterdale will have righted itself and will be taking bookings for next year!
I probably should not have done this as been suffering with plantar faciitus for last two months so done very little training but a great physio helped to at least get me mobile so well pleased with 9.23 as this was only my second ultra after doing L50 this year. but... learnt a lot for the L100 next year especially to eat more
definitely a glass ankle now so not sure if i have put myself back but this was on the list to do and you know how obstinate runners can be lol.
and Liverpool top (at least for the next 3 hours)
have a great xmas everyone and see you on a start line next year
Good race but I struggled for grip on the wet grassy sections. I wore my Hoka Rapa Nui shoes which were very comfy but provided little or no grip in the mud and the on the wet grass. My Mudclaws would have been much better for the mud and grass but I doubt I would have been able to run in them for the whole race. There is always a trade off I know but I was wondering what shoes others wore. I noticed quite a few wearing the Salomon Fellraiser. Did anyone wearing these suffer any problems?
mudclaw and sealskinz combo...wet but warm feet...Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard36