Haworth Hobble

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Originally Posted by brett

The litter dropping still continues to be a problem.

Please don't drop anything :eek:

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Or stuff it into a wall like I saw someone do just after the last checkpoint last year :mad:
I was too knackered to run after the idiot I saw do it; I pulled it out and took it to a litter bin at the finish for him.

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Originally Posted by BillJ

And if you want a completely different opinion, I reckon that road shoes are fine. Last time I did the Hobble I wore road shoes because I'd had knee pain when doing it in fell shoes previously and wanted the extra cushioning. There's a lot of running on hard surfaces.
I'll probably wear road shoes again this year.

Mind you if I had AuntySocial's cushioned NB trail shoes I'd probably wear those. But then what would he wear?

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You will see what else I will be wearing in the morning.

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Originally Posted by BillJ

And if you want a completely different opinion, I reckon that road shoes are fine. Last time I did the Hobble I wore road shoes because I'd had knee pain when doing it in fell shoes previously and wanted the extra cushioning. There's a lot of running on hard surfaces.
I'll probably wear road shoes again this year.

Mind you if I had AuntySocial's cushioned NB trail shoes I'd probably wear those. But then what would he wear?

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So you are disagreeing with me by ultimately saying you would wear the same shoes as me if you had them :confused:

Good luck all forum Hobblers tomorrow. Hope the weather's nice. :)

I reckon road shoes aren't a bad choice. Worst bit would be probably on PW coming down from Stoodley Pike ;)

Think I'll be in Roclite 285 or more likely 315 :cool:

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Originally Posted by Antisocial

So you are disagreeing with me by ultimately saying you would wear the same shoes as me if you had them :confused:

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Aha. Pedantry being next to Podiatry... or at least fairly close anyway... I'm disagreeing with your sentiment that road shoes are not good for the Hobble, but accepting that your particular trail shoes sound even better.

So: yes I agree that I am disagreeing with you whilst ultimately agreeing with your shoe selection. :rolleyes:

Hope that's cleared up now.

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Aha. Pedantry being next to Podiatry... or at least fairly close anyway... I'm disagreeing with your sentiment that road shoes are not good for the Hobble, but accepting that your particular trail shoes sound even better.

So: yes I agree that I am disagreeing with you whilst ultimately agreeing with your shoe selection. :rolleyes:

Hope that's cleared up now.

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hmm this is about as clear as mud!

thanks boys. top class biff btw :)

after all that, i will prob wear my reasonably cushioned trail shoes, but as much because I have a knee issue, and they seem to cause it less aggro, and I'm less likely to wrench it by slipping. had i been 100%, then i would have gambolled on road shoes, only given that its been so dry.

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Aha. Pedantry being next to Podiatry... or at least fairly close anyway... I'm disagreeing with your sentiment that road shoes are not good for the Hobble, but accepting that your particular trail shoes sound even better.

So: yes I agree that I am disagreeing with you whilst ultimately agreeing with your shoe selection. :rolleyes:

Hope that's cleared up now.

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But I never said or implied road shoes were bad for the hobble, just that i was wearing cushioned trail shoes and the reason why I chose them. So now you are disagreeing with something I never even said - you are making me sound like CL, why are you doing this to me?

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Originally Posted by Penguin

hmm this is about as clear as mud!

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Mud, in that case fell shoes

Me and little biara will be at Long Causeway tomorrow. Say hello. :)
Good luck to all of you tomorrow. Think you're all mad......

I'll be assisting with the marshalling at Mankinholes YHA where there will apparrently be cakes so i expect everyone to at least leave with a smile if they don't arrive with one ;). I'll try to correctly identify antisocial this time instead of going round accusing people of being unfriendly :p i don't know who's going and who isn't but i'll keep my eyes open for forumites and be sure to issue patronising encouragement :D.

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

I'll be assisting with the marshalling at Mankinholes YHA where there will apparrently be cakes so i expect everyone to at least leave with a smile if they don't arrive with one ;). I'll try to correctlyidentify antisocial this time instead of going round accusing people of being unfriendly :p i don't know who's going and who isn't but i'll keep my eyes open for forumites and be sure to issue patronising encouragement :D.

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Very good!!!
He's a good runner, I'm not!!!!:o

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Me and little biara will be at Long Causeway tomorrow. Say hello. :)

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I don't know where that is but will say hi.

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Good luck to all of you tomorrow. Think you're all mad......

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Completely.

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I reckon road shoes aren't a bad choice. Worst bit would be probably on PW coming down from Stoodley Pike ;)

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The descent from Withins ruins to the reservoirs could be a contender for the muddiest section (this bit).

Have a good one everybody. Conditions should be good. I'll be there early for the start then I'll see you possibly at one or two checkpoints until my tour of duty back at base for the rush.

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Originally Posted by BritNick

The descent from Withins ruins to the reservoirs could be a contender for the muddiest section (this bit).

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Agree. See you, Nick.

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Originally Posted by biara

Very good!!!
He's a good runner, I'm not!!!!:o

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On the other hand, he's a very nasty person, which also you are not.

(But that lovely Mr Smithson is a pussycat.) :D

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

I don't know who's going and who isn't but i'll keep my eyes open for forumites and be sure to issue patronising encouragement :D.

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I'll be well down the field, wearing a look of desperation on my face and a pale blue ribbon tied to my bumbag, as usual.

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

Good luck all forum Hobblers tomorrow. Hope the weather's nice. :)

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Cheers mate, looking forward to suffering running, instead of suffering driving a van, and not running;)

Good luck all you Wuthering Hobblers, love this race, run, walk, feed, hallucinate, wobble:D

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Originally Posted by BritNick

The descent from Withins ruins to the reservoirs could be a contender for the muddiest section (this bit).

Have a good one everybody. Conditions should be good. I'll be there early for the start then I'll see you possibly at one or two checkpoints until my tour of duty back at base for the rush.

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Hope your back plodding soon Nick, all the best;)

Hobble Eve! :cool:

Really looking forward to tomorrow now :)

It'll be good to see some familiar faces at the checkpoints!

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Hobble Eve! :cool:

Really looking forward to tomorrow now :)

It'll be good to see some familiar faces at the checkpoints!

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Hobble Eve, like that, better than xmas eve, see you tomorow mate;)

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

Hobble Eve, like that, better than xmas eve, see you tomorow mate;)

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Aye, it'll be good to see you Steve

You know the code: no walking downhill and no quitting! ;)

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Aye, it'll be good to see you Steve

You know the code: no walking downhill and no quitting! ;)

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Not dead, can't quit;)

Have a good 'un all...


Really ought to be there, but can't make the time ...shall try and get a few Peak District miles in myself as the opportunity arises...

Looks like brett's laid on a decent day as usual :)

On second mug of tea and bagels are in the toaster :cool:

Well done DT you had a good one today, you were looking good when I saw you , and at the finish. ;)

Fantastic run Derby Tup n knocking 20mins off your previous best.
At this rate I may put you in my fantasy team:)

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Originally Posted by crumblydown

Well done DT you had a good one today, you were looking good when I saw you , and at the finish. ;)

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Cheers mate. Nice to see you and Mrs C around and about :)

Had a lovely day today running with amongst others emmilou, merry and Mrs Stagger, who had a fine run on Hobble debut! :cool:

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Originally Posted by crumblydown

Well done DT you had a good one today, you were looking good when I saw you , and at the finish. ;)

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Thanks for cheering us on, I was running with Merrylegs and Emmilou. Just had the best day and most tiring, I feel totally knackered now. Didn't expect to do a sub 6 hours but we did - Daz, oh ye of little faith!!

Big thanks to Emmilou, Steve and Colin for all your encouragement, I would have been a lot slower had I not had you three to chase. Thanks Brett for all your hard work in putting the event on.

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Cheers mate. Nice to see you and Mrs C around and about.

Had a lovely day today running with amongst others emmilou, merry and Mrs Stagger, who had a fine run on Hobble debut! :cool:

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Aye, nice to see the Crumblies and new wuffler:cool:
Top run DT, you were strong all the way round, emmi ran like a tireless machine, good to see her bounce back from last week's blip.
Mrs Stagger and my old boss Colin both put in solid efforts, thanks folks for dragging me round, didn't think i'd be able to stay with you when you caught me at Widdop, couldn't go with DT and his mate when they passed me near the start. Grand day out, thanks Brett and helpers and that ugly old woman in the car park:eek::D

Like the sig DT, can't believe i resisted the Hot Dogs, the stew at the end could not be denied though:rolleyes:

emmilou had a storming run :cool:

merry looked in good shape for a fella who hasn't got time to tain ;)

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

Like the sig DT, can't believe i resisted the Hot Dogs, the stew at the end could not be denied though:rolleyes:

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Feeling a bit guilty about declining the 'dog :o

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

merry looked in good shape for a fella who hasn't got time to tain ;)

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Running on empty at the end mate, enjoyed it though, bit of a confidence booster, going to drag myself out for a recovery run tomorrow no matter what;)

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

Like the sig DT, can't believe i resisted the Hot Dogs, the stew at the end could not be denied though:rolleyes:

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Hot Dogs ? where were they.....damn!

Nice one to Brett for organising the event, these things must be a labour of love. Lovely to see emmilou again who i haven't seen since XOTF and nice to see Merry and DJ, haven't met tussockface yet but i'm sure we'll bump into one another some day.

We had a bit of a water crisis at the Mankinholes YHA checkpoint, half an hour in it was almost gone and we had no refill so i had to go scrounging. I wandered into the YHA where i was greeted by a well spoken college student whom it turns out was with the Cambridge College Brass Band, i explained our urgency and we made our way round to the kitchen where we were met by a spotty american girl. "Do you work here?", i asked, "do i look like i work here?" she replied. I didn't answer but let's just say it as a round peg round hole situation. After interrupting the brass band's washing up twice with a pop bottle i secured access to an outside tap accross the road for which i am grateful to the owner, by the time the sweepers passed we had gone through just short of 100 litres :eek:.

The donuts proved very popular, however the same cannot be said for the biccies most of which were reloaded into my Volvo for the return journey. If anybody is stuck for biscuits at the moment, Brett is currently overstocked :D.

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Originally Posted by ironmanuk

Hot Dogs ? where were they.....damn!

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The checkpoint at around 14miles ;) Served with organic home-grown onions (if you dare :eek: ) and hot tea! :D

Good to see you today. Donuts were particularly fine this year! :cool:

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

Nice one to Brett for organising the event, these things must be a labour of love. Lovely to see emmilou again who i haven't seen since XOTF and nice to see Merry and DJ, haven't met tussockface yet but i'm sure we'll bump into one another some day.

We had a bit of a water crisis at the Mankinholes YHA checkpoint, half an hour in it was almost gone and we had no refill so i had to go scrounging. I wandered into the YHA where i was greeted by a well spoken college student whom it turns out was with the Cambridge College Brass Band, i explained our urgency and we made our way round to the kitchen where we were met by a spotty american girl. "Do you work here?", i asked, "do i look like i work here?" she replied. I didn't answer but let's just say it as a round peg round hole situation. After interrupting the brass band's washing up twice with a pop bottle i secured access to an outside tap accross the road for which i am grateful to the owner, by the time the sweepers passed we had gone through just short of 100 litres :eek:.

The donuts proved very popular, however the same cannot be said for the biccies most of which were reloaded into my Volvo for the return journey. If anybody is stuck for biscuits at the moment, Brett is currently overstocked :D.

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