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I felt the same though I hadn't run yesterday! I got off to a good start but after the river crossing it was a long way back for me. I am sure they increase the height of some of the steps on the final climb every year :rolleyes:. Thanks to Trig and half of Heptonstall who seemed to be involved as well :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tindersticks
Cheers Trig et al. Had a smashing day, although I'm local I still got wow-ed by the scenery today, the dusting of snow on the tops made it look particularly good. The river crossing was a laugh! Great selection of beer in the White Lion after too...
One of the best, well organised fell races in the calendar. That Trig fella sure knows what the needs of fell runners are. Many thanks to all the helpers who made this such a successful event. Well done Trig.
Oh! and well done to the Wharfedale men; team winners and V40 winner :)
Great race and well worth the journey from the north east, but that final climb was a bugger. Stopped me getting under three hours it did.
Heptonstall was my favourite race of last year, and this year it was even better. A cracking, tough course, a whole village full of support, and a blessing as we went. Don't, whatever you do, let them rebuild that bridge as the river crossing just added to the fun. A much increased field from last year too; I do hope it doesn't prove too popular and have to go pre-entry only.
Thanks Trig, thanks Pete & the rest of the team. Great event, even better than the recces! I managed to be faster than the recce a couple of weeks ago, even though I seem to recall I never got a chance to stop or slow down on the recce. Pesky fast group kept waiting for us "mediums". So I'm happy with today - loads of lovely mud! And the stream crossing gets top marks. We'll have to organise a Dambusters-style raid next year if it gets rebuilt.
A great race but found it extremely tough. Brilliant refreshments at the end, the support was second to none and the organisation was top drawer. Not done many fell races but this one definitely stands out.
The cold snow and icy water helped me get round as my ankle has since seized up and swelled up after misjudging a tussock. Can't complain with 4th place though. :-D will certainly be back.
Super event today, must be one of the best organised, marshalled and marked long race. Thanks Trig and everyone else involved in the organisation. See you next year!
Sorry, new bridge will be going in on Tuesday. Feel free to use the river though if you want!Quote:
Originally Posted by anonymouse
Are the results about anywhere?
Only just got back from the pub! Still a few people there who have nt been home since 08.00am - THANKS FOR ALL THE POSITIVE COMMENTS! Many many people were on the team so itsa big thanks to them all - but I must eat now - will get on line again asap
In teh meantime Graeme has been busy updating the facebook with some great images of the start, and some sordid images of the last ascent http://www.facebook.com/Heptonstallf...nstallfellrace
Trig, what an awesome event you sort out in your parish, thanks mate, just great.
Thanks also to the guy who helped me to stand up again after golf ball cramped up calves in one of the last fields when I fell and couldn't move for cramped solid calves and agony. Seemed like I was lying down for quite a few minutes but these things happen, really appreciate your help mate, what fell running is all about, nice one thx.
Great day out and great turnout and some good beers and lots of our community enjoying post race supping I like ;-)
Thanks again (from all of us)
While we're congratulating...well done to today's winner Adam Osbourne - seen here making light work of the stair-way to heaven on the final ascent
More pictures on Wooden Tops - http://woodentops.org.uk/
Today was cracking. It was my first BL event and I'm generally speaking more of a flat 10k/HM road type of chap who has just popped up on this forum because flat 10k/HM types tend to be a bit more serious and humourless, but I really enjoyed everything about today's race. Trig, you couldn't have done anything better, perfect setting, weather, course, etc. The one thing I would change is my performance, which as far as I know you can't do anything about. Even though the race made me realise that beyond 13 miles is not great for me, I reckon I would submit myself to repeat Heptonstall events for all that comes with it. If you do print up some t-shirts, put a link in here because I'd love a memento that isn't just sore legs.
A great day - a superbly organised event - well marshalled, flagged, refreshments at the end, the Vicar's sermon, the friendly atmosphere - can't fault anything, apart from my own performance! - but was just glad to take part and get round.
Thanks to everyone involved.
Cracking event Trig - no sightings of the bog shark reported. I enjoyed the river crossing in particular. Keep the bridge out for next year?
Results are now up on the website - http://heptonstallfellrace.org.uk/results - Hurrah!
Well done pete!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete F
One of my favourite race this. Great day out, fantastically organised event again by the 'heptonstallers'. This was my first race since late August and as expected, I have now developed quite a severe case of John-Wayne-Walk-itis!
Well done erik - spotted you in some of the photos - sorry did nt get chance to say helloQuote:
Originally Posted by Eirik The Viking
More Wooden Tops photos from Middle Dean section - 2 miles from the end - on this link - http://woodentops.org.uk/index.php?t...pic=morephotos
Good one of Splatcher.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicians...in/photostream
Great race Trig and thanks for organising it- appreciate how hard it must be! Some great photos on web too. Definitely one for next years calendar! Wife and kids didn't even mind tagging along ( and spending morning in nice warm cafe whilst we trudged over the snowy fells!)
Hope you enjoyed the new river crossing (or did you take the bridge?)Quote:
Originally Posted by wirey manc
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Cheers 7daughters and well done; for some people the pre-race blessing was more like the last rights - but hey. you all survived the stairway to heaven, (last ascent!) memories fade, and I guarantee you'll be back on the cobbles next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by sevendaughters
Take a look at this new gallery of 320 race pictures from Steve Bateson - Running Pix - if we don't manage a T-shirt one of these might be a nice souvenir.....
http://www.runningpix.co.uk/Fellpics...314D/index.htm
BTW which one are you?
Steve Bateson hasn't caught me at my best, so here's me coming over the top of the StairwayQuote:
Originally Posted by Trig
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x...k/DSC_6536.JPG
Back next year like a shot.
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Originally Posted by sevendaughters
No shame - its guaranteed to make a dribbling wreck of the best of us
Spent a hour last night enjoying all the photography - looks like we went through the 4 season's as the race progressed - check out the Wooden Tops, and Running Pix if you have nt already; we have had quite a few spectator's pictures too (loved the river crossing action shots)
Jedi is going to share as many as possible of the photos we have found on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/Heptonstallfellrace
If anyone has any they would nt mind sharing then send them on a link, as a message to the race Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Heptonstallfellrace we can share them out to everyone if Jedi posts them - we seem to have missed getting a picture of Rev Pask starting the race - anyone get one?
We'll then sort them out and pop some of the best one's on the race website
Pictures are now up on http://www.facebook.com/Heptonstallfellrace
Hey all, looking forward to this race. Are there any group recces planned like there were last year?
Apologies for slow response BB - still getting the hang of a new baby up here in Heptonstall - watch this space I think we'll get a recce out soon - possibly 1st 2nd Feb or 15th/16th FebQuote:
Originally Posted by Bog Beast
Heptonstall Fell Race - Recce - Sat 1st Feb - 10am
Open invite see FB link details;https://www.facebook.com/Heptonstallfellrace
Plan is to meet in Weavers Square - split to fast medium and steady groups (if numbers permit) then head back to the village cafe for a cuppa - all welcome - but you must be able to run 15miles/3000 feet and have all the right gear with you…..Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
The race website is getting a makeover - in the meantime you can get a route map and description here;Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
http://heptonstall.files.wordpress.c...h-marchpdf.pdf
Great recce today - report here; https://www.facebook.com/Heptonstall...930038140587:0
Just in case you're not into Facebook;Recce Report; 15 of us congregated under the ruins of Heptonstall's old church in blazing sunshine and azure blue skies. We opted to stick together and keep it social as we enjoyed a rare chance to admire the moors in perfect visibility (very handy when navigating over to standing stone hill). A thin layer of ice had firmed up the bogs and a strong tail wind helped us on our way for the first 10 miles. The brutal last 5 miles saw a complete change in conditions as gale force winds whipped hail and sleet across the moors over the aptly named Shackleton. We were committed to the final ascents by this stage, so continued our expedition undaunted. Our faith was rewarded once we made the marvellous descent to Crimsworth Dean; sheltered from the storm we sailed along the valley and through the wooded final 2 miles to reach the entrance to Hardcastle Crags, and the dreaded Stairway to Heaven (500 feet ascent to Heptonstall). No-one dared to run this final climb. We struggled on like Hobitts until eventually summitting back at the village. A great day out on the hills was rounded off with tea and bacon butties in the cafe. Thanks to everyone who ran along with us today. Next recce is likely to be 15th February
What's the correct web address for the race? I've been trying to recommend it to people who didn't get into the Trog or decided it might be a bit much for them but not sure I'm pointing them in the right direction!
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Originally Posted by jellybabyfairy
Thanks Hannah - we even share some of your route. Hope all goes well on Saturday it would nt be the Trog without some full-on winter conditions. I'd want my money back if it was sunny and dry.
You were absoultely right about the Heptonstall Fell Race website. The old website was closed because we were too tight to pay a new hosting fee that we were asked to pay. The old site died in April 2013. We then set up a new wordpress site (or 3) for our various evnts and somehow I lost the plot and published a non-existenet web address in all the race calenders.
Anyway I finally sorted out the right address for our 15miles race on 29th March - https://heptonstallfellrace.wordpress.com/
Many apologies for any confusion!!!
Nice(?) blog report on last year's race….from THE IMPLIED READER….
http://theimpliedreader.wordpress.co...ll-race-17313/
Guided Recce - Saturday 15th February - 10am
Heptonstall Fell Race route 15 miles 3000 feet
A few people have asked if anyone was planning to run the route again….so we're going to head out on Saturday 15th Feb….same plan as last time…..check out the FB page for details; https://www.facebook.com/Heptonstallfellrace