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Night Score Event from Heptonstall
Enjoy running on the fells in the dark? Check this out…let me know if you have the right kit, can navigate and have nt already signed up
Full details below - contact me via PM if you re interested rather turn up on spec - we need to have some notice if you plan to run.
This is CVFR event but guests welcome.
http://www.facebook.com/Heptonstallf...&type=1&theate
I fancy a run in the dark - see you there (as much as that's possible at night on the fells around Heptonstall!) :D
Looking forward to this, never managed to get there last year but did it in 2011, great event. Just wish I could get there to do a recce with you guys but its looking unlikely.
Bring some beer money Joey - 43 signed up so far - there's a folk session and food planned too - feels wrong to be having so much fun on a school nightQuote:
Originally Posted by joeyd
Glad you are running Heptonstall this year Fozzy - lets hope its a warm sunny, spring day like last year (looking outside its hard to believe!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fozzy42
Looks like March 3rd is now definite for the next big recce just in case you might still make it; sounds like you know the route, but the recces are always good fun either way.
Two of us coming down from the north east for this. Hoping to get down for a recce in the next few weeks.
Pleased to hear Heptonstall is in your diary Oven Gloves. (hope you can fill your remaining car seats with more mates!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Oven Gloves
If you're planning a recce then we have just updated our route description for 2013.
http://www.heptonstallfellrace.org.uk/route
The 2012 PDF OS map is still pretty good - definitely download and print the PDF map.
The google earth map is not so good. Ignore the Heptonstall Moor (Hot Stones Hill to Standing Stone Hill) section on the google earth map; use the direct route across the moor as shown on PDF OS map. I recommend that you have a good read of the written route for this stage - its a nightmare - but there is a way across.
We are planning a big group recce for March 3rd (9am) Are you based in Northumberland? Would mean a very early start!
Thanks for the info Trig. The route description is very detailed so I hopefully won't get lost on the recce! The bit from Hot Stones Hill sounds interesting and definitely needs checking out. Also, I may have a third person interested in coming for the race itself.
I can't make your recce on March 3rd as it's my eldest daughters 21st so no chance of a day pass.
Don't worry too much about the recce - I doubt you will get lost if you are somewhere in the middle of the pack - in the meantime here is photo of the village in case your mate needs any further persuasion :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Oven Gloves
http://www.flickr.com/photos/timlovelady/4026092762/
Thinking of entering this but worried about the nav element. I can read a map a bit and in the two fells I've done I was mid-pack, sadly the only local knowledge I have are the pubs and Plath's grave. Can't make the recce either. Allay my fears or call me an amateur who needs to come back when he's able to stare reality in the face.
You'll be fine sevendaughters. Unless you plan to lead the field for the first few miles you'll be able to take a line from the corner of a fence to the trig point (the main nav section) by following other runners across the tussocky bit. Go for it - it's a good un. ;)
bugger it, nothing to lose. if my injury holds up through the Cambridge Half the week before I'll be at this one like a shot.
Sevendaughters: if you're mid-pack, why worry? There'll be plenty behind you, including me, to steer you in the right direction if need be. Recces are overrated; I'd never bother run a race after a recce, that's just boring repetition.
It's a great race, and you'll be one of only a handful able to locate Plath's grave. That qualifies you as having Local Knowledge.
Good stuff - hope Cambridge goes well :D.
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Originally Posted by sevendaughters
sevendaughters -You won't have a problem with navigation if you are mid pack.
I was near the back of the pack for last year's race, and managed to hang on to the procession across the main unflagged, flat section of bog, which isn't long after the start, and thus the field hasn't strung out much - and even on the second unflagged section soon after, I still had other runners coming along behind me, even as started to lose touch with the main field - and that section is fairly straightforward anyway.
I usually study the map beforehand,to give me an idea of where I'm going, and take a copy of the map with me in the race, though don't usually have to refer to it.
This is a good, enjoyable race for a first, or only, long fell race - very well organised and marshalled - and well flagged on the flagged bits , which is most of it.
Cheers Skyrun. I'll have a map and the text printout with me. Pretty sure it's just newbie worries. Should probably spend more time worrying about the climbs.
What is the story behind your avtar picture sevendaughters?
sevendaughters - I was nervous before last year about the unflagged sections - but, as I said, being near the start it was pretty easy to follow everyone else. I usually find that pre-race anxieties are exaggerated when I actually do a race.
Go for it - I'm sure you'll enjoy it and post a great time, and become hooked - well, just to finish is always an achievement as far as I'm concerned.
Agreed - I'm sure you will get round without any bother - for mid-packers the flagging and other runners leading the way should make navigation straight forward - from a safety point of view it is always worth reminding everyone (particularly those new to the sport) to still carry the compulsory map, whistle, and compass (plus other race gear) just in case. You never know what the the weather/injury etc might throw at you. Don't be put off by by the safety requirements -its a great route and an ideal introduction to a long distance fell running for anyone used to running half marathons; if you're not looking to break any records get your fell shoes on and take time to look around at the amazing views. Bring some beer money and enjoy the day! Looking forward to seeing you...Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyrun
It's the ghost Pipes from BBC1's Ghostwatch - well, the guy who plays him in the make-up. I'm younger and I have more hair and less blood on my face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/ghostwatch/
Glad to hear it - must admit I was concerned you would scare off some of the other entrants! Looked like you'd had big night out in the rougher bars of Wigan.....Quote:
Originally Posted by sevendaughters
anyway, if I'm there I'll be in a Newburgh vest. cheers for the advice chaps, I've got full winter kit, only thing stopping me is a hamstring tweak - which the masseur said was just a bit of tightness.
you might want to get that eye looked at too...Quote:
Originally Posted by sevendaughters
Hope to see you there then Sevendaughters. I'm hoping the ankle I managed to sprain at the New Chew will be recovered to let me out running again soon - lots of cold spray and elevation being applied! (It felt like a very long trot back from the TV mast on Holme Moss to the Dovestones Sailing Club after I turned it...)
Sorry to hear about your injury Joey - I'm guessing that might rule you out for the big Heptonstall recce on Sunday 3rd March?Quote:
Originally Posted by joeyd
Might be worth sending a note out to your Toddie colleagues to invite them along too - full details on the Recce thread.
Sorry I could not make the recce yesterday, I had a PECO commitment! I will take a day off to come and recce - none of Tussockface's disdain for the recce for me, I love a recce day, it is a pre-race treat!
The sprain is recovering well. Should be fine for race day - I'll test it out at the Hobble this weekend. Fingers crossed it stays in one piece.
Enjoy your recce Sarah - hope its a sunny one - its definitely turned to spring up here - I heard my first Curlew yesterday. Lovely dry trods too!Quote:
Originally Posted by nippersmith
Looking forward to seeing Valley Striders gang on the 17th - are they all up for it again?
Injury seems okay for me, touch wood, the only thing stopping me is a train cancellation/delay now.
What time does your train get in to Hebden?Quote:
Originally Posted by sevendaughters
9.40-ish I think. Adequate time to get up the hill on foot and prep, I reckon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
No sweat - actually there will be a bit of sweat - the 500 feet climb in 0.5 miles from the station to the village will be a good warm up - head up the cobbled butressQuote:
Originally Posted by sevendaughters
Test it out on the Hobble????Quote:
Originally Posted by joeyd
Its a big week for me, guess who is looking forward to the privileges accorded to those in the Master's Lounge.....
Hi, does anybody (Trig?) have a GPS trace of the route? Wanna put it in my computer to work out where I'll run out of steam, calculate jelly baby consumption rate, etc...
Cheers
Good couple of pages on it in the new "Fellrunner". Apparently Trig's "a very friendly chap". Sounds about right to me.
Rich - I am sure Jedimaster has a Mapmyrun of the route - hopefully he will read this post and send you (and everyone the link) via this thread - Heptonstall Post Office will be open on Sunday morning for Jelly Babies, Fags, Mags, and other essential pre-race requirements - do you know about our new deep water wade - river crossing???Quote:
Originally Posted by richsund
Wish my copy had arrived today - can't wait to read the review - I think we may also feature in some 3 Peaks winter-recce photographyQuote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
So this is post number 999 - is there an inauguration ceremony or can you sort me out with a Master's Lounge key???
Here:Quote:
Originally Posted by richsund
http://connect.garmin.com/course/1492252
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/159300422
Great race... hope to be there for a third time!
Thanks for the the mapping Skelton - the 2013 route is going to be pretty much the same as last year - a few minor changes to look out for though...Quote:
Originally Posted by Skelton
WADING ACROSS A RIVER....
Following the summer floods there is no longer a bridge to cross back from the south to north bank of Hebden Water in Hardcastle Crags - so there is the choice of a knee deep wade across, just up-stream of the ruined bridge(recommended) or, if an early bath is nt for you, there is a bridge 50-100m further down the South bank which will add 1-2mins to your time. We will have CP and marshals at this point - you wade at your own risk but it is very refreshing on tired legs and will give you an advantage on the big climb up to Turn Hill.
TURN OFF THE UNPAVED CRAGS ROAD 200m BEFORE THE CIRCLE OF BENCHES.
The other small change is that we will flag an earlier left turn from the unpaved road through Hardcastle Crags, so that you turn into the woods about 200m before clearing/circle of benches that marked the turn-off previously- this will be flagged, the route quickly joins the stone steps that head up to Lady Royd Farm.
IMPORTANT NEWS>>>>>>>>PLEASE READ>>>>>HOPE YOU CAN SPREAD THE WORD
Travel to this year's race - FOLLOW DIVERSION - Allow an extra 10 minutes for your journey.
A recent landslide has caused the closure of Lee Wood Road which means limited access to Heptonstall from Heptonstall Rd (to the south). In order to avoid congestion through the village there is a 2-3 mile diversion in place taking you up Mytholm Steeps (an adventure in itself) and approaching Heptonstall from the north via Colden and Slack.
Ideally you should plan to approach Heptonstall from this direction anyway but if you insist on approaching from Burnley Rd, the diversion from the turning circle on the A646 will be well sign posted and marshaled.
See the route on Google maps
We will have the use of a large field for car parking (£1) - the route suggested above avoids the road closure and the narrow cobbled lane through the village.
Hope you can share this new with any club mates who may be running Heptonstall on Sunday - we will provide any further updates on this thread and on http://www.heptonstallfellrace.org.uk/
Thanks for helping us to keep the traffic moving!!