A group of us from Rochdale did leg 2 this morning, good running it was too. Snowed on the top while we were out. If anyone finds a manky black MIZUNO hat on Leg 2 its mine, fell out my pocket :(. Would love to get it back - had it 10 years or so.
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A group of us from Rochdale did leg 2 this morning, good running it was too. Snowed on the top while we were out. If anyone finds a manky black MIZUNO hat on Leg 2 its mine, fell out my pocket :(. Would love to get it back - had it 10 years or so.
Cant read a map or notice a big signpost ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Head
Kit checks are made at the start of each leg. No kit no run.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadrunner
Waterproof/windproof full body cover ie cag and overtrousers
Map of the route
Whistle and compass
Hat and gloves.
This road closure is making things a bit tricky for leg 1 changeover.
Why? - you just divert past Turf Moor and it would add max 5 minutes to your trip if coming from the M65 direction.
Well the thing is, I've gotta shoot straight off to work after leg 1, so dropping my car off there, then going all the way back round to the start, is a bit of a ball ache ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
The leg 1 runners got checked in the hall last year, but i never got or saw anyone having their kit checked once the relay was under-way (i was on leg 2)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadrunner
I got a kit check at leg 2 start last year; easy really 'cos i was wearing most of it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Don't skimp your kit; even if you're not bothered from a safety point of view it'll mean your entire team will be DQ'd if you fail to bring it and get spot-checked.
Would'nt fancy explaining that one to my team-mates:(
Very true.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyA
Its not like its a maddive burden to carry what is required round with you either.
And as you say, i was wearing every item of clothing I had waiting for the leg 1 runners to come flying in.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ukhursty
Martin, the club has two other teams running. If you leave your car at the finish your partner can get a lift back with one of them. Being the first leg, there's not going to be too much of a wait.
You can shoot straight off then.
Thanks for bailing us out on this by the way.
It's a great help if you present yourself to the marshals for a kit check well before your team arrives, if only to prove you've taken responsibility for your own safety. I aim to do 100% checks at my changeover point - be warned :eek:.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Thats fine by me!Quote:
Originally Posted by FellJunior
Righto, sounds like no trouble then! Just need a lift from end of leg 1 to the start :)Quote:
Originally Posted by God's oddment
No worries anyways, looking forward to giving Leg 1 a beasting :cool:
We could help you out there but will take us around 1:15-20ish to reach checkpoint. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by ukhursty
If youre still around when the Trawden(black/white verticals with a red horizontal) pair hand over, then give us a shout and you can get back with us. :D
Cheers for the offer mate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mudlugger
Should be ok though, will just get someone to follow me to leg 1 end, drop my car off there, then jump in their's and head for the start.
Which CP you manning?Quote:
Originally Posted by FellJunior
Make sure you're at the Start of Leg 2 Jim. It looks like Andi's got a cunning plan:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Roadrunner
I'm sure he only wants to greet me and shake me warmly by the throat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
My exact location is kept a secret, so as to retain an element of surprise.
Seriously, as it states on the event website and Lefty emphasises, the event attracts a lot of teams new to the fells. This makes kit checks even more important, particularly now that the forecasts have been revised down to -10C rising to -5C. There are 190 sets of kit to check at each changeover, so it really does help if pairs play their part and seek out the marshals early on. Personally, all I'm looking for is runners to demonstrate they've taken responsibility for their own safety and are suitably equipped for the conditions. Should be a quick 'rubber stamping' exercise, but in the past I've found a runner on the start line with no kit whatsoever, and already shaking uncontrollably with the cold. A rescue waiting to happen, and unfair on everyone else in the relay. (The individual was sent away to borrow kit.)
Looking forward to meeting 20% of you on Sunday at an undisclosed location. ;)
Hope you all enjoy the day.
I know where you are...leg 4 startQuote:
Originally Posted by FellJunior
Nice try TT, but actually I'm at the end of Leg 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboTom
(Bear in mind advice about lack of shelter at this location - it gets mighty cold while waiting)
Is leg 3 end not leg 4 start......erm i really confused. is kit check at the start or finishQuote:
Originally Posted by FellJunior
This is too easy :DQuote:
Originally Posted by TurboTom
I cannot lie, they are one and the same, so I look forward to meeting you and checking your kit in minute detail, in time for you to start Leg 4. :eek:
Yes..i knew it.Quote:
Originally Posted by FellJunior
I hope you enjoy checking my perfect, map, whistle, compass, cag, trousers, hat and gloves
Its really down to the runners to present themselves to the kit checker who will be there at the start of each leg. You could if you so desired avoid the kit checker although this wouldnt be in the spirit of the sport. 2 years ago we disqualified one of our own teams when one of the runners who avoided the kit checker set off without the kit and was handed a bum bag halfway round his leg. This was spotted by a following team and quite rightly reported.......his 9 team mates who ran their tripe out were not impressed.......hope everone understands and helps us out on the day......thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Tom, I hope that your mum has neatly pressed your cag, trousers, hat & gloves. She won't want you showing her up in front of everybody. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by TurboTom
Are you related to Trig?Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboTom
We have an ironing service at the start of each leg in case your mum is not available (not included in the entry fee)Quote:
Originally Posted by wheezing donkey
Hopefully parking should be better this year at Callis Bridge (2nd changeover) where it has been a bit of a problem in the past. The parking area off Jumble Hole Road by the old CVS plumbers merchants has now been taken over by a new owner who is more receptive to the event. The area has been resurfaced and as the premises will be closed on Sunday we can get more cars on there. It will be locked until our marshals get there at around 8.00am. We have had to make a considerable payment for use of this area but it will be worth it if it makes things easier for everyone on the day.
The Menzolit car park down the road will also still be available
Down to do leg 3hree......confident that me and my mate can live up to our underdog status and once again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory for our team.
Anyone know if this is still a problem?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty
Shit...got no kit
It was last weekend when we tried to get that way to do a recceQuote:
Originally Posted by NotOnYourTelly
This is one weekend in a scheduled series of closures by Network Rail to work on the bridge, so you will almost certainly still need to use the alternative route.Quote:
Originally Posted by NotOnYourTelly
Did a check with the Highways agency and yes as our good friend Felljunior tells us, that section of road will be closed on Sunday. Diversion signs will be in place they tell me, could possibly add 5-10 miutes to you journey.
It looks pretty cold out there and foggy close to the Leg 5 section. I hope its gone by the time the runners arrive. Wrap up well today folks.
I'm off to watch the Mrs Hopey run leg 5, I'd better wrap up warm!
setting off for leg 4 in 10 minutes
After leg 1 Horwich lead with CV second, both went under the previous record.
Enjoyed that! Nice trot over leg 1, fantastic day for it! :)
Records are there to be broken! Well done Gary.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger