Thank god its not just me then. My calfs are wrecked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brummy John
Crackin pics :p
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Thank god its not just me then. My calfs are wrecked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brummy John
Crackin pics :p
pins not that lucky then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
The event website is updated with the details for next years event which will be on Sunday the 30th of January 2011. Entries open online (S.i. entries ) on the 1st of November 2010. Entry limited to 95 teams, first come first served. A couple of changes to the rules mainly with regard to the issue of race numbers, previously posted out to the club contact will in the future be collected at the start of the leg by the runners. An emergency contact telephone number for use by runners on the day will be printed onto the race number. Hope to see you all then !
Not till Sunday 30th January 2011 but just a reminder for those interested that the online entries open this coming Monday 1st November. Limited to 95 teams which includes teams from the host club. Given the number of teams who have failed to get into the Calderdale Way Relay this year hope we dont get any dissapointed teams. Entry is online via the event website www.penninebridlewayrelay.co.uk
I was on the entry site the other day and I am sure it said 6 teams had already entered!!!!
It's a stitch up Andi - they're homers up in Rossendale.
I can see entering the PBW relay being harder than buying Take That tickets!!!
Or Disney on Ice even :OQuote:
Originally Posted by Roadrunner
The entry limit is 95 teams which includes teams from the host club......I dont want anyone to be dissapointed so get organised and get your entries in, several clubs already have and multiple teams at that !.....the entry limit is there primaraly because of the problems with parking at the changeovers, one of which we have to pay for. Spectators at the changeovers is what causes the problem. If things get silly with multiple teams we may in the future have to impose a limit on the number of teams entered. I would consider upping the limit if clubs fail to get in and are desperate to enter.......I will try to be as fair as possible.
Lots of entries already as of today 86 teams entered. Host club members have offered to accompany anyone wanting to do a leg recce' .......contact us at [email protected] if you want to take us up on that.
We have upped the entry limit and the event is now full with 108 teams entered. Some new clubs in there and some old favourites. Good to see past record holders Borrowdale FR back after an absence last year along with the mighty Salford and regular winners Horwich Rmi. For some reason this event attracts quite a few Triathlon teams which worries me slightly given the time of year and perhaps inexperienced runners. Despite the snow and ice just about clearing in time for the event to go ahead last year we still had a few serious incidents. I have produced a 'Safety' page on the the event website which gives useful advice to 'inexperienced' runners which I hope they will look at. Good luck with your club recce'ing.
http://www.penninebridlewayrelay.co.uk
Why question the fact that triathlon clubs are entering? Surely it must be a good thing that this event is reaching out to a wider audience?
the event would be boring if the same clubs turned up?
I think Lefty's post is primarily aimed at inexperienced runners, who are at a further disadvantage as regards advice and even owning suitable kit, if they belong to a non-fell running club e.g tri or road. As a marshal on this event for a number of years, I have on occasion stood out in -6C doing kit checks, trying to get teams to understand just how harsh the conditions are higher up on the course. Each year I am amazed at how ill prepared some teams are, and how the same one or two inexperienced teams seem to deliberately try to avoid the kit check.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaddy the Owl
However, I will go on record and say that to my knowledge at least one tri team comes very well prepared each year. The potential problem lies with those who don't study the safety and kit guidelines, and think it doesn't matter. I once was presented with a runner, who had no kit at all, and was already showing signs of hypothermia on the start line, for goodness sake.
What Felljunior said, plus;Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaddy the Owl
At least the triathletes have the inexperience excuse, unlike the 'experienced' fellrunners who roll up to event after event, ill-equipped and ignorant of even basic self-preservation techniques. Triathletes are generally open-minded about learning new things and adopting new techniques/strategy; quite the opposite to a lot of fellrunners.
I've only been fellrunning a few years (i used to be more of a triathlete!) but already i reckon that i'm better equipped (both kit-wise and knowledge) to deal with the wheels falling off, than a lot of the runners that i see on start lines.
Experience is not the same as Knowledge. You could do a hundred fellraces and never have a problem but it only takes one race to kill you if you get into trouble and don't know what to do.
I dont have any problem with the tri teams entering at all and I can say that we have never had a problem with any of the tri teams as regards kit. As an organiser I do worry big time about safety as fell relays do attract runners that normally dont run the fells and have the experience that comes with it such as having the right sort of kit, navigational skills, recognition and treatment of hypothermia etc. I spent some time putting together the 'Safety' page on the website based on my 50 years of fellracing and whilst not wanting to preach to anyone I hope it is looked upon as good advice. Whilst we do everything we can to make the event safe for the runners the onus should be on the individual for his or her safety on the day.
Lots of snow and ice on the route now reminicent of the days and weeks leadng up to the event last year. Met some lads from Royton on Sunday on early recce of leg 5.First time for them and they seemed to be enjoying the route.
Apart from some (very) isolated patches of hard ice the route is now clear of ice and snow and good for a recce. The host club are doing a leg 1 recce from Fearns School tomorrow morning at 10.00 am if anyone wants to tag along.
Only 3 weeks to go.......seen lots of people out doing a recce.....so far no reports of any big blunders , some of the waymarking sighns are now in need of replacing but its still pretty well waymarked and we have lots of route information/maps on the event website. http://www.penninebridlewayrelay.co.uk
For leg 2 runners there is a route diversion at Widdop reservoir dam where Yorkshire water are carrying out repairs to the dam wall. Runners should follow the diversion. Details and map of the diversion can be found here:http://www.penninebridlewayrelay.co.uk (Look on the Latest news page)
Hi - can anyone give our leg 1 runners a lift from the end of leg 1 (start of leg 2) back to the start/finish? I estimate they will finish between 1h30 and 2h. Please reply to Will, [email protected]
Do they not provide transport for the sweepers ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by wjvh
hi there - I'm going to do leg 5 tomorrow afternoon - does anyone know if there is somewhere to park on the main road in the valley bottom near the start? is it whitworth, market street? or where is the best place to park a car? ta
You should be able to park just off the main road, up a side street, at the point where the route crosses it. I found that the trickiest part of that leg is from the change over point down to main road.
Anybody up for a recce of leg 4 on Saturday? I have done the leg before but a might pop down for a refresher
Good luck everyone for tomorrow.
I'm doing leg 1.
So am I mudlugger - Blackburn B - I'll say hello and then wave goodbye probably as you disappear off in to the distance ;)
According to the latest news, this diversion is no longer in operation. Good luck tomorrow, one and all. Looking forward to my first intro to this event, pottering around leg 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty
I prefer this relay to Calderdale. The more relaxed mass start times mean that the majority of teams can actually take part
in a relay rather than a series of mass starts. See you all tommorrow. Leg 4 for me
Have a good run tomorrow greenflash, no pottering and try and keep your clothes on!!!!!!
Will see what we can do.Quote:
Originally Posted by tallpaul
Well it don't look a bad morning for it. Running Leg 2 so looking forward to it, haven't had a chance for a recce (was on leg 1 but got moved) but I've done it before, particulary looking forward to the trog up Gorple :)
Have a good un everyone - I'll be in a Trawden vest, give me a pat on the back as you go past will you??
Vey enjoyable Leg 2 today, conditions were just right, we didn't get lost and we didn't fall over!
Can't ask for much more!!
Leg 1 was a good run this year, clear but chilly on the tops and hard under foot.
Lots of gates but mostly open by the time we got to them.
Ready for some pies now!!
Salford had a 20 second lead on Calder Valley approaching Top of Leach on Leg 5 with big gap then to Rossie in third. Should have been a good finish :cool:
Found on leg 1 /changeover 1/2: two odd gloves with well known running gear firms' names on and a hat. PM me with the correct details and I'll post your's back.
A varied collection of spectators out on the fell today......................
http://adyinaccy.smugmug.com/Other/M...6_xhUsX-XL.jpg
Love the photo Ady
Well done to Lefty and the Rossy team for organising another superb event from all at Darwen Dashers. No broken ankles this year!
Results are up on the pennine bridleway site
where please? I think my eyesight must be failing...