Tanky's trog

I spent Saturday-Tuesday in bed with flu and Wed-Thu feeling really ill, so after a short jog on Saturday which didn't actually kill me I thought I'd jog round Tanky's.

The first 1:30 to Crowden was quite fun and meeting Geoff at Crowden I was exactly on schedule for ~3:45 and had a cheery chat. The next 3 hours were not quite so much fun...

Going up Bleaklow my legs went to jelly, it started to hail, and I discovered that noone was going my way - I saw only one set of studs until Upper North Grain! Reduced to walking anything resembling uphill, I plodded on and rejoined the field rather further down and had a slightly less cheery chat with Geoff again and stole almost his entire remaining stock of jelly babies.

Realising that the quickest way home was to continue over Kinder I trotted off down the road, grabbed some Lucozade from Rick and (almost) managed to enjoy the last section.

From Crowden to the end took me approx 50% longer than my original pre-flu plan!

Perhaps I'll be more sensible in future?

A big thanks to everyone who helped organise it, and to Rick and Geoff for helping me get to the finish under my own steam - just!!

as a newcomer to Peak District running, it was a certainly a baptism of peat.

Having only done Lakes races, running through the bog cut with groughs felt really tough and sapping on the legs, especially the crossing of Kinder - well, obviously cos you're just knackered by then anyway.

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Originally Posted by miickb

just wanted to say a big thanks to andy for leading our little group over bleaklow and all who organise the event,ian,tankys family,river cossing helpers,marshalls.another brilliant day out.can i just ask,did anyone find a waterproof top,red with fleece gloves in pocket.i think i left it hung up in the toilet in edale comm. hall.

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I'll mention this to Andy J, He might be able to pop over and check the Toilets

I would just like to say a big thank you to Woodhead MR who sorted me out after I came down with hypothermia during Tankys’

Shortly after a dunking by the bog monster that soaked everything but my back I was engulfed in the hail storm.

Whilst been treated by the MR at the Snake Inn I was told my body temp had dropped to 33.4C – not good!

Thanks to the MR excellent team work they managed to get me in to warm clothes, feed and water me to stop the situation deteriorating

Cheers Guys & Girls:D

Martin

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Originally Posted by Datt

I would just like to say a big thank you to Woodhead MR who sorted me out after I came down with hypothermia during Tankys’

Shortly after a dunking by the bog monster that soaked everything but my back I was engulfed in the hail storm.

Whilst been treated by the MR at the Snake Inn I was told my body temp had dropped to 33.4C – not good!

Thanks to the MR excellent team work they managed to get me in to warm clothes, feed and water me to stop the situation deteriorating

Cheers Guys & Girls:D

Martin

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Glad your ok Datt, i got dunked headfirst by the bogmonster just before Crowden, got into a bit of a state after Wildboar Clough in the the hail by myself and going in the wrong direction. Took my gloves off to get the map out and couldn't get them back on again. Managed to get back on course but was severeley dis-chuffed and freezing, Manhar's christmas cake and a jelly baby then Geoff B's drink and mars bar sorted me out and saved me reaching for the emergency food. On the road to Snake Inn came round and carried on to finish:)

Them MR folk are stars:cool:

WELL DONE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! All of you who entered whether finishing or not!! Just turning up in those conditions deserved a medal!!

An official THANK YOU from 'Tanky's team' to all our volunteers who turn out year after year; those on check points, on river crossings, road crossings, those putting up tents in force 10 gales, those boiling eggs at 8am on Saturday morning, and trailing round Makro!!!, those brewing tea all day and mopping floors when all have gone home to hot baths! and of course me and Esther sat freezing all day staring at numbers:p I would also like to thank the Landlord/lady of The Ramblers who allow us to use the area for the finish and vital electricity supply! Using this area provides us with a safe place for the finish for both runners and support.

A big thanks for the help and support of Andy, Ian and Brent for your help the last few years. Although entries are returning back to the Tanky clan for 2010, an event of this nature still requires the help and expertise of people like yourselves to ensure its safety and success especially the involvement and dedication of the Mountain Rescue Teams.

For those who were not able to make the Prize Giving the race was dedicated to Trevor Briggs who sadly passed away earlier this year. Trevor worked tirelessly for years with Tanky to make the Trog the successful event it is today and he is sorely missed by many. It was lovely to have Denise, his wife, to join us for the prize giving and welcome some of you across the finishing line.

The proceeds of the Trog have been divided between Woodhead MRT and St Luke's hospice who provide respite care for those with terminal cancer.

Finally, a number of lost items were found both in the Village Hall and outside the Ramblers. Please pm me for details.

Until next year..........

Tanky's Clan

The lost Items I had have now been reclaimed.

also got the results now, these should appear on the DP site soon

Results now up at www.dpfr.org.uk Thanks Ian! :)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

I'll mention this to Andy J, He might be able to pop over and check the Toilets

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I have had a look in the Village Hall and it is not there.

thanks andy.