High Peak Marathon

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Originally Posted by daz h

There is a better way off getting food on bleaklow but its tricky and you need mountain rescue skills to do it

laminate a map then when a bleaklow hare run out
skim the map and slice its head off.
hahahaha
sorry I will get me meds

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I thought you where a veggie?:rolleyes:

I like rabbit, never tried hare.

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Originally Posted by Al Fowler

I thought you where a veggie?:rolleyes:

I like rabbit, never tried hare.

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There might even be some frozen Grouse up there.

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Originally Posted by Al Fowler

I thought you where a veggie?:rolleyes:

I like rabbit, never tried hare.

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Dont worry AL I only nibble on them for fun, I let them go.

I'll be alright, I've got me balaclava and mittens.

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Originally Posted by Grouse

I'll be alright, I've got me balaclava and mittens.

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oh youve woken up

These postings come fast! pre-race tension?
ydt

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Originally Posted by ydt

These postings come fast! pre-race tension?
ydt

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let's hope they're as quick on the night. :rolleyes:

see you there. :)

right good to everyone
see you all there

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Originally Posted by ydt

These postings come fast! pre-race tension?
ydt

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Excitement, old bean. Excitement. :cool:

I've just been to the coke machine downstairs here at work and have walked back with an ice cold can of pop in each hand.

Just getting the old hands suitably in the groove and 'chilled' up for tomorrow night :rolleyes:

Ideally I need to sit here at my desk with my feet in a bucket of ice cold water too, to get the all round HPM effect....

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Originally Posted by Stolly

I've just been to the coke machine downstairs here at work and have walked back with an ice cold can of pop in each hand.

Just getting the old hands suitably in the groove and 'chilled' up for tomorrow night :rolleyes:

Ideally I need to sit here at my desk with my feet in a bucket of ice cold water too, to get the all round HPM effect....

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Can you not get someone to hurl ice cubes at your face too?

Although I don't suffer from cold hands, for the first time I will be using Neoprene 3mm socks and gloves (wetsuit stuff) and will report on their effectiveness after the race. They should be useful if the snow is soft and we go on hands and knees in the drifts.
ydt

I'm alternating between mild/moderate terror and extreme excitement :D should be a good night, or at least one to remember!

Take some flippers too Yiannis.

And a snorkel.

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Originally Posted by RachFR

I'm alternating between mild/moderate terror and extreme excitement :D should be a good night, or at least one to remember!

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lets hope for the right reasons:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Grouse

Take some flippers too Yiannis.

And a snorkel.

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I will, if the bog monster is not frozen up:D
ydt

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Originally Posted by RachFR

I'm alternating between mild/moderate terror and extreme excitement :D should be a good night, or at least one to remember!

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RachFR, make sure you have plenty of warm gear for the night.
It appears that the pre-event excitement is getting to me as well:eek:
ydt

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Originally Posted by ydt

I will, if the bog monster is not frozen up:D
ydt

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bog monster has about 6 foot of snow and Ice on top. He's well and truely hibernating.

Just picked daughter up from Guides, car temp says -4C clear sky and perishing cold but does it warrent the buffalo?

All the best to you all for tomorrow x

Good luck all you high peakers
Ave a good 'un:)

Have fun and stay safe, best wishes to all you HPMers;)

Good luck everyone....so sorry to be missing it. I'll will you all some clear dry weather conditions!

I'm looking forward to hearing the post race reports, and hoping to see some pics. :cool:

Good luck to all runners, hope you have a good one, ya nutters!! :)

Weather looking better and better. although it will be VERY cold up there.

weather

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Weather looking better and better. although it will be VERY cold up there.

weather

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With the chance of sleet and hill fog and cold cold winds over night, cherry picking all the worst bits from these:

Metcheck forecast for Kinder Low

Met Office forecast for the Peak District

Any other weather forecasts that might shine a more positive light on things?

I suppose it doesnt really matter what the weather forecast says, as they are invariably wrong, and you always have to prepare for the worst? ;)

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Originally Posted by Grouse

Take some flippers too Yiannis.

And a snorkel.

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are they in margarines shed as well

*Stretches & yawns*
Just woke up, lazy breakfast in bed. Might snooze for an hour or so listening to R4 for a bit.

Today will be a great day: I can feel it in the air!:)

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

Today will be a great day: I can feel it in the air!:)

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Yeah, enjoy it while you can because tonight's going to be a bastard ;) :D

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Originally Posted by injury advice

If you are not a member of a Club join one firstly.

Make sure you get into a good warm up & cool down programme.

progress slowly & enjoy your running.

Take days off, I advise runners to swim once a week.

Every 6 - 8 weeks depending on funds go for a good sports massage.

Drink plenty of water, plenty of fresh food in diet,

Dont run to late at night

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Just seen this on the 'Advice for a New Commer' thread (didn't think they made Commers anymore...?:confused:).

We're all doomed!:D

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Originally Posted by Stolly

Yeah, enjoy it while you can because tonight's going to be a bastard ;) :D

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That's what I like about you Stollermeier; you're a right cheerful Charlie!:rolleyes:;)

Good luck everyone, SS, Emmi, Skippy etc
Chinese and a night out in Manchester followed by a warm bes at about 3am or a 42 mile trek through bog, bracken and bushes...i know what id choose ;)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

OOps sorry:o

I thought Kev had joined your team . It's still showing IF

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He has, we just didn't get our admin sorted out. He'll be scribbling all over the forms in the village hall.

IF might turn up to see us all off. Whether he brings his kit for a last minute stand in is another matter!

Both MWIS and BBC forecasts looking optimistic.

Good luck to all, see you at Edale tonight...

STEVERS

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Both MWIS and BBC forecasts looking optimistic.

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don't look here then, but i guess fog/mist doesn't make that much difference at night ;)

see ya'll later ....... :)

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Originally Posted by Stolly

Yeah, enjoy it while you can because tonight's going to be a bastard ;) :D

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succinct and to the point:D

a little cloudier now with a cold wind.

there ought to be a "todays clothes" thread 2-3-4 layers:confused:

good luck to everyone.. see you in Edale..

screw the weather it will be what it will be.. and no one can change it!!

GOOD LUCK

Good luck everyone. I won't be in Edale this year as I'll be in a warm bed, but I will think of you at 10pm tonight.

Totally bonkers the lot of you but you've all got my respect!

Best of luck everyone, I'm soooo jealous! Can't wait to hear all about it tomorrow or will you all just go straight to bed?

Echoed sentiments, good luck to all.
Have a great one.

I thought the wheels were only supposed to fall off during the race?:confused: Just got back from shopping to a very loud hissing noise. One punctured tyre. :mad:

Luckily, Stolly to the rescue!:)