The Ben Nevis Race

Printable View

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

06-09-2009, 07:48 PM
skippy

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTom

How did that go. it looked at toughie on the Ultra tour website description.

yep - 105km and 6700m ascent - fabulous race - just scraped in under 20hrs so pretty pleased - but won't take up this post with details - i'll put a report on the blog soonish...
06-09-2009, 07:51 PM
TurboTom

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by skippy

yep - 105km and 6700m ascent - fabulous race - just scraped in under 20hrs so pretty pleased - but won't take up this post with details - i'll put a report on the blog soonish...

and then you did a 2:04 yesterday. Thats amazing. Il have a read through your report when you put it up.

Not only under 20 hours but 90 something out of 460 and 7th or 8th lady
06-09-2009, 08:01 PM
skippy

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTom

and then you did a 2:04 yesterday. Thats amazing. Il have a read through your report when you put it up.

George Cairns did the UTMB and raced yesterday and did a sub 2 hr - fantastic effort - I managed to convince Iain not to race yesterday given he has to do the 100km commonwealth in 2 weeks

it's just great to know you don't have to miss racing the Ben if you do the alps ultras!
06-09-2009, 08:03 PM
TurboTom

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by skippy

George Cairns did the UTMB and raced yesterday and did a sub 2 hr - fantastic effort - I managed to convince Iain not to race yesterday given he has to do the 100km commonwealth in 2 weeks

it's just great to know you don't have to miss racing the Ben if you do the alps ultras!

As i put in nmy edit on the last post well up in both races. Im hoping to be up in the lakes to watch the commonwealths after the 3 shires depending on train times and prices back down to manchester on the sunday. I may watch that race. When is it?
06-09-2009, 08:46 PM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Lucker

Hi Mudlugger, well done on your run.
Your ratios of time taken to go up compared to time to go down seam pretty much in line with most I would have thought. As your fitness improves so will your technique.... I think. If I am in the right ball park Rob would have taken approx 63 minutes up (although I know he is a good ascender so this could have been less) and 29 minutes down.

Youre probably right A.L. Maybe its a psychological problem I have with the ascents... as soon as my legs start to tire, I've give up and start enjoying the scenery..distractions eh?
06-09-2009, 10:09 PM
skippy

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTom

As i put in nmy edit on the last post well up in both races. Im hoping to be up in the lakes to watch the commonwealths after the 3 shires depending on train times and prices back down to manchester on the sunday. I may watch that race. When is it?

hi Tom - here's the website http://www.cumbriacommonwealthchampionships.org/
06-09-2009, 10:14 PM
TurboTom

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

cheers. Its a bit early for me but i may catch the finish
07-09-2009, 08:03 AM
Antisocial

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stolly

Well done everyone who ran. The tummy bug from hell kicked my chances of running into touch so, for the second year running, my place in the race was wasted*. At least I've run up the Ben a couple of times on my own this year so I know what the frigging mountain looks like.

* Just to head some quick to anger forum member (we seem to have one or two nowadays) off at the pass, although the place was 'wasted' on me, I emailed the organiser mid week and hopefully somebody else managed to replace me at the starting line.

Thats what I did, though I went camping in France instead :D
07-09-2009, 08:26 AM
RichK

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Absolutely magic race, I'm so glad I did it. Probably one to do the once only mind (I'll read this thread next year to remind myself of that).

I was well within the time I'd set for myself, in sight of Achintee House and having a blast when suddenly I was face down in rocks. Took ages to get my leg moving again so I missed my time by a mile but who cares? One to remember for life.

Brilliant marshalls (there was something very very marvellous about seeing them at Red Burn on the way down) and thanks to the lovely chap (if you read this) who offered me some Mars Bar when he saw me broken down with just a mile to go.

Well done all!
07-09-2009, 08:36 AM
daz h

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

A good race and perfect conditions. Vest only required , def not that bad.
This is a real tough race and some cracking runs all round.

Fleeter and Myself decided to stick together from the off but I pushed the pace at the bottom a bit and my plan was to take it a bit steadier after the burn. Fleeter performed admirably and was right behind me at the burn. We helped each other up to the summit and to be fair he responded to lets say a few choice words:).
As we left the summit we floored it taking god knows what risks but it was a beautiful descent and we passed a few.
Not bad for an under 20
Think Coach Clamp was proud of him after.
Nice to see the Pennine lot safely back. Dave S and Marvin having good runs.
Lots of forumites. well done
Personally I was aiming for sub 1.50 and was dissapointed but I will be back next year. No falls apart from the mandatory odd slide down the grassy bit.
A great run by Emm who has raised all that money for those special places.Up and down the Ben in 2 1/2 hours :eek:,:). Nice one.

Fleeter when are you coming to Pennine ?
07-09-2009, 09:47 AM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudlugger

Think Jebby Won?
Weather was a real challenge, not to mention a never ending climb on moving terrain. Came down well but lost too much ground on the ascent to catch Emmi, who ran a stormer of a race and Babs from Clayton Harriers who also ran a great race.
Tried to keep up with Keiron on the climb but he left me standing, as did most folk.
I'll be back next year to try and improve my time of about 2:38ish.
Awesome set-up, very organised, a shame for all the locals who had put so much into the sports field entertainment, it was bogged out.
Just had an hour in hot tub back at hotel, then off for some tea then out on the town to plan next years short cuts, which I completely missed.
Few grazes on my backside after some steep boggy, cramp inducing descending... Yahoo!!
I'll stop rambling now as I've got a Scottish Steak to devour.

Well done Mudlugger - sorry to almost send you flying at Redburn but had been stuck behind someone for far too long and couldn't get passed and this was an opportunity not to miss - that and the camera was on :rolleyes::D

Well I absolutely loved this race, safe to say the best one I've done to date and all the whittlin on pre race was indeed not quite so necessary :o

No plan really just get to red burn on time and don't stop until reaching the top, phew it's a long way up but there wasn't a minute I didn't enjoy.

Nearly got knocked out a few times as the front runners came flying passed on their way back down, must admit on seeing Jebby thought damn - that means I've still ages to go to get to the top but it does appear...eventually. Conditions were great really, wee bit blowy but what fun!! The run back down is an absolute blast.

Can't wait for next year .

Thanks to everybody that sponsored me it's much appreciated. The total so far is £1500 and rising. If anyone else wants to add to the tally now it's done it's not too late... :D

Great to see everyone. Thanks to all for the encouragement and not forgetting the jelly babies.

See you next September!
07-09-2009, 10:54 AM
daz h

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Well done Mudlugger - sorry to almost send you flying at Redburn but had been stuck behind someone for far too long and couldn't get passed and this was an opportunity not to miss - that and the camera was on :rolleyes::D

Well I absolutely loved this race, safe to say the best one I've done to date and all the whittlin on pre race was indeed not quite so necessary :o

No plan really just get to red burn on time and don't stop until reaching the top, phew it's a long way up but there wasn't a minute I didn't enjoy.

Nearly got knocked out a few times as the front runners came flying passed on their way back down, must admit on seeing Jebby thought damn - that means I've still ages to go to get to the top but it does appear...eventually. Conditions were great really, wee bit blowy but what fun!! The run back down is an absolute blast.

Can't wait for next year .

Thanks to everybody that sponsored me it's much appreciated. The total so far is £1500 and rising. If anyone else wants to add to the tally now it's done it's not too late... :D

Great to see everyone. Thanks to all for the encouragement and not forgetting the jelly babies.

See you next September!

you had nearly reached the summit when me and fleeter shouted you
07-09-2009, 11:05 AM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

you had nearly reached the summit when me and fleeter shouted you

shouted me, you were one of the one's that nearly sent me hurling back down the mountain :eek: good to see you had such an excellent and blood free race this year Darren. Well done :)
07-09-2009, 11:07 AM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Well done Mudlugger - sorry to almost send you flying at Redburn but had been stuck behind someone for far too long and couldn't get passed and this was an opportunity not to miss - that and the camera was on :rolleyes::D

Yeah, soz, Emmi, I do slow people down on the up. You passed me full of beans and yes, whacked me to boot. That really made me feel great.
07-09-2009, 11:10 AM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudlugger

Yeah, soz, Emmi, I do slow people down on the up. You passed me full of beans and yes, whacked me to boot. That really made me feel great.

I didn't mean YOU!!! :o:(
07-09-2009, 11:19 AM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

I didn't mean YOU!!! :o:(

oh good, thought you were out to get me.:D
Well done.
ps
so that was redburn eh?
07-09-2009, 01:07 PM
Stagger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

A great run by Emm who has raised all that money for those special places.Up and down the Ben in 2 1/2 hours :eek:,:). Nice one.

Fleeter when are you coming to Pennine ?

You would be better at Calder Valley Daz;)

Well done at the Ben:)
07-09-2009, 01:56 PM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs Stagger

Well done everyone great results, hope you all enjoyed yourselves, shame about the weather though.

Now you've got that lovely feeling in your quads to experience, should wear off by about Thursday!

mincy mincy... ouch... mincy... ouch ouch... mincy... ouch ouch!
07-09-2009, 07:13 PM
Fleeter

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

A good race and perfect conditions. Vest only required , def not that bad.
This is a real tough race and some cracking runs all round.

Fleeter and Myself decided to stick together from the off but I pushed the pace at the bottom a bit and my plan was to take it a bit steadier after the burn. Fleeter performed admirably and was right behind me at the burn. We helped each other up to the summit and to be fair he responded to lets say a few choice words:).
As we left the summit we floored it taking god knows what risks but it was a beautiful descent and we passed a few.
Not bad for an under 20
Think Coach Clamp was proud of him after.
Nice to see the Pennine lot safely back. Dave S and Marvin having good runs.
Lots of forumites. well done
Personally I was aiming for sub 1.50 and was dissapointed but I will be back next year. No falls apart from the mandatory odd slide down the grassy bit.
A great run by Emm who has raised all that money for those special places.Up and down the Ben in 2 1/2 hours :eek:,:). Nice one.

Fleeter when are you coming to Pennine ?

cheers for the support daz,you helped me up,i'll try and return the favour at some point :cool:
07-09-2009, 07:35 PM
LM

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudlugger

mincy mincy... ouch... mincy... ouch ouch... mincy... ouch ouch!

Ah Mudlugger, I see you are experiencing that special feeling!
07-09-2009, 07:52 PM
Marvin

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs Stagger

Ah Mudlugger, I see you are experiencing that special feeling!

I can't have tried hard enough as I haven't got that special feeling this time.
07-09-2009, 08:03 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvin

I can't have tried hard enough as I haven't got that special feeling this time.

5 mile recovery run done, got in to experience a 'proper' leg wobble :eek:
07-09-2009, 08:05 PM
Marvin

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

5 mile recovery run done, got in to experience a 'proper' leg wobble :eek:

4 hilly miles for me today just to loosen up a bit, but travelling home by train yesterday gave the oppportunity to walk around which I'm sure helped.
07-09-2009, 08:43 PM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvin

4 hilly miles for me today just to loosen up a bit, but travelling home by train yesterday gave the oppportunity to walk around which I'm sure helped.

Ok, I'll do a recovery tomorrow, maybe 3 or 4 miles?
Yes, the drive home yesterday was stiff to say the least eh.
07-09-2009, 08:48 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudlugger

Ok, I'll do a recovery tomorrow, maybe 3 or 4 miles?
Yes, the drive home yesterday was stiff to say the least eh.

You'll feel better for it.....honest! :)
07-09-2009, 11:41 PM
philgreen1968

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Hi Emm and mudlugger,
emm you came zooming past me on the descent before the zigzags and there was no catching you, well done again for a great run.
mudlugger good to see you again after the waltz. i think i have some pics on the NFR website of the start, etc
I made myself run 3miles tonight and it hurt somewhat, still normal service tommorrow
08-09-2009, 10:11 AM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by philgreen1968

Hi Emm and mudlugger,
emm you came zooming past me on the descent before the zigzags and there was no catching you, well done again for a great run.
mudlugger good to see you again after the waltz. i think i have some pics on the NFR website of the start, etc
I made myself run 3miles tonight and it hurt somewhat, still normal service tommorrow

Good to see you at the end Phil, don't remember passing you on the way down although I must have done at some point as Emmi had a few mins on me at summit, could have been on the boggy bits as I was moving quite well compared to the people around me eh.
I wouldn't mind a copy of the shot that the young lad got after we'd crossed the line, did you know him?
Good to see you big man.
08-09-2009, 10:16 AM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by philgreen1968

Hi Emm and mudlugger,
emm you came zooming past me on the descent before the zigzags and there was no catching you, well done again for a great run.
mudlugger good to see you again after the waltz. i think i have some pics on the NFR website of the start, etc
I made myself run 3miles tonight and it hurt somewhat, still normal service tommorrow

Zooming?!! That's one thing my running has not been described as :D Didn't see you Phil, sorry. Did you holla? All that rain in the eyes I suspect that and not wanting to look any further than where the next foot step was going!

Well done to you to, good to see you there, I think anyone that finished that run on saturday well and truly earned the certificate...gutted no t-shirts mind :(
08-09-2009, 10:35 AM
daz h

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Zooming?!! That's one thing my running has not been described as :D Didn't see you Phil, sorry. Did you holla? All that rain in the eyes I suspect that and not wanting to look any further than where the next foot step was going!

Well done to you to, good to see you there, I think anyone that finished that run on saturday well and truly earned the certificate...gutted no t-shirts mind :(

Rain in your eyes, eh
Me and Fleeter thought your eye liner was running:rolleyes:. In fact we discussed it in depth heading for the burn
08-09-2009, 10:44 AM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

Rain in your eyes, eh
Me and Fleeter thought your eye liner was running:rolleyes:. In fact we discussed it in depth heading for the burn

If you had time to discuss something in depth Darren, you musn't have been going quick enough:rolleyes: sub 1.50 next year then if you can stop chatting for 5 minutes!
08-09-2009, 02:40 PM
Fetlock

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Really enjoyed the race - bit cold and wet towards the summit - couldn't get my waterproof on properly, so ended up running like superwoman for a bit!
08-09-2009, 07:33 PM
Mark G

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

According to something my wife heard in the visitor centre the race came very close to being called off due to the weather - that would have been a real shame. I suppose there would have been a repeat of the earlier occasion when it was cancelled and a lot of us would have had a wee run up anyway but it wouldn't have been the same of course. Also sorry to see (yawn - I know its a regular gripe) that about 125 people didn't start - I fully accept that things happen and people cant make it for loads of genuine reasons but when a whole fifth of the field doesn't make the start in a race which is notoriously difficult to enter somethings not right somewhere - its a bit like missing every fifth race and surely there aren't that many people who are that regularly injured etc.
08-09-2009, 07:44 PM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by COUGAR

According to something my wife heard in the visitor centre the race came very close to being called off due to the weather - that would have been a real shame. I suppose there would have been a repeat of the earlier occasion when it was cancelled and a lot of us would have had a wee run up anyway but it wouldn't have been the same of course. Also sorry to see (yawn - I know its a regular gripe) that about 125 people didn't start - I fully accept that things happen and people cant make it for loads of genuine reasons but when a whole fifth of the field doesn't make the start in a race which is notoriously difficult to enter somethings not right somewhere - its a bit like missing every fifth race and surely there aren't that many people who are that regularly injured etc.

Some folk thought it was near perfect conditions... I was cold and very miserable near the top eh?
08-09-2009, 07:59 PM
Mark G

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

I preferred the conditions we had to blazing sunshine, but its nice to have the views - I wore my cag from the start until I was back on the road, perfect going up, bit hot on the way down but couldn't bring myself to slow down and take it off until the road - why is the last mile always the hardest bit of this race?! (or the last 300 yards looking at the state of the muddy track)
08-09-2009, 08:23 PM
owmeknee

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

any pictures about yet ?
08-09-2009, 08:26 PM
Fleeter

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

thought the weather was ok,preferable to being warm,i think the only part of the route slower was maybe the grassy bank
08-09-2009, 08:38 PM
owmeknee

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleeter

thought the weather was ok,preferable to being warm,i think the only part of the route slower was maybe the grassy bank

it was good to put a face to a name fleeter ,and you had a top run!
08-09-2009, 08:38 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

some here but no idea who took them??

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3593878...7622284134246/
08-09-2009, 11:37 PM
philgreen1968

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8241051...7622269419900/
heres some of my sons pics (some are a bit wobbly) a good one of mudlugger though
09-09-2009, 10:05 AM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by philgreen1968

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8241051...7622269419900/
heres some of my sons pics (some are a bit wobbly) a good one of mudlugger though

Nice one Phil, the video of you crossing the line is classic. It captures the 'finishing state' perfectly eh. :)

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:07 AM.