probably all too drunk 'n knackered to bother postin' results on 'ere lloydy:DQuote:
Originally Posted by lloydy
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probably all too drunk 'n knackered to bother postin' results on 'ere lloydy:DQuote:
Originally Posted by lloydy
Results: http://bennevisrace.co.uk/
Thanks Yannis....
Was wondering how the day had gone....
Well done DazH & the KFR&PFR'ers...:)
Some great results there!!!
Guess the weather was kind this year?
Robbie Simpson, 1st on Snowdon, 2nd on the Ben , not bad for an 18-year-old !
Good effort from IanR for 9th .
Results on Scottish Hill Racing:
http://www.scottishhillracing.co.uk/...&RaceYear=2010
Now that hurt yesterday, especially the last couple of mile.
I thought I was fit but I obviously wasn't 'BEN' Fit eh.
I said never again as I collapsed over the finish line and 10 mins later I was already plotting another attempt... tis crazzzeeee eh!!!
A wonderful weekend in the hills.. although alittle too hot for me and way too dry for my flat feet.
Hopefully be back next year!!
Thanks to Fort William.
Was good to see DazH & Stan flying down the scree path, later followed by Emmi, great runs by all, I take my hat off to all three for great performances.
Well this was my first attempt and I was mainly worried about the cut-offs (which didn't seem to have been applied judging by the number of people I passed still ascending when I was descending). Anyway, I managed the first in 58 mins and the top in 1:58 then crossing the finish line in 3:07. The run in on tarmac is an abolute killer!
Thanks to all organisers and marshalls.
Plenty of people with cameras on route, anybody know if there are any photos uploaded yet?
Pea!
Crikey that was something else.
A few photo's mainly of NFR runners, here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...1&id=523038450
Looking good there, Deejay!
I've never done The Ben, very envious (from a safe distance). Well done.
Cheers TF, it was more a case of The Ben doing me! I see your entry is in for The Hebden, so see you there if not before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface
A great race as usual and nice conditions, dry underfoot which meant I could descend rapid on the rocks. I died a bit on the grassy bank and couldn't stay with iain r. Literally fell into the burn on the way down and cut my leg but apart from that I pushed onto the finish and the welcome sight of the gate as you enter the field. Nice to see loads of forumites and good friends. 1 second away from a sub 1 .50 but the Ben never gives you an easy run. My favourite race . Only an 800 mile round journey but I don't care. Tired now but will take badger for his run tomorrow. Can't wait till next year.
Really enjoyed my first Ben. Recognised a few formiters and bloggers, with great looks of concentration, as they hurled down the scree slopes in a shower of stones. The grassy slope has destroyed my quads. I was all over the place after that. I think I would consider going round next time, even if it takes a bit longer, at least there would be more left in the legs for the rest of the descent and the road.
Well done to everyone.
well done all, better weather than last year but i was ten minutes slower.
i suffered horribly on descent , loved the scree ,bum slid on the steep grassy bits, bonked on the stone path. died afterwards ...still looking forward to next year when i will be Ben fit.
Is the key to the Categories that appear on the results published anywhere? Have searched the race web site & can't find it there but that could be incompetence on my part.
Yes, think I may go around if I get chance next time, that slope finished me off and I was wobbling all the way to the field after that. Still... we just did the Ben and thats great news all round.Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
Hey Phil, we both suffered suprises this year eh, I was also slower than last year and bonked shortly after I saw you on the path. :o Mission for next september: get Ben fit and then suffer even more on race day.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by philgreen1968
Today, I'm aching more than last year but still buzzing from the race. Well done big Phil.:thumbup:
Ian, I think they are listed in the program if you bought one. I can't find mine at the minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by IWCharters
Thanks Mark, I didn't buy one ]-:
I was only going to do this race once just to tick the box but it does have a strange attraction. Even though I am REALLY struggling to walk today I loved the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudlugger
A Lochaber Resident,Quote:
Originally Posted by IWCharters
B Under 23,
C Serving in HM Forces,
D Age 40-49,
E First Ben Nevis Race,
F Lady,
G Member of Police,
H This is my 21st Ben Nevis Race,
I 60 & over,
J Member of Ambulance Service,
K Member of Fire Brigade,
L 50-59
Thanks Marvin [-:
Aye, the attraction is that its simply straight up and down, the strangeness is that there is definitely something in between which makes us want more of it.:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
Funny how I always consider upping my training level AFTER races?
But stepping up the pie eating leading up to races. Carb loading ?Quote:
Originally Posted by mudlugger
Daz H - Im getting down in my knees and bowing to you. Take your hat off son....absolutely amazing result daz, REEEEEEEEEEEEEEESPECT!
Absolutely! Since I started following that pie blog I've had to step up the training or I would be in trouble.Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
Assuming he's a bloke (The Pie Finder), I reckon he's a fellrunner... he's always one step in front of me.:rolleyes:
It's a unique race, really gets under your skin. I'll keep doing it. Few other races have over 4000ft of continual ascent and descent.Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
Had a solid run, good climb but just could not descent on the rocks, so eased back and could then kick in on the more runnable sections. Hit the road 14th, but could see 10th and knew that I'd get very few chances of a top 10 at the Ben and managed to kick in and tick them all off.
Still a few minutes down on my PB, but happy enough, reckon the lack of fell racing this year has affected my descending though. Had a good race with a few I knew around me, so made it an exciting race, thought Daz had me when he passed me with ease on the screes, but managed to pick my pace up and follow him on to the grass.
Wife got second, managed to talk her into racing about 30 minutes before hand, because she felt awful, so she was happy with the second, think she's been 4th for the last two years.
You seemed to be doing well when you flew past me. As was Skippy who I managed to introduce myself to before the race. I bet she's glad she ran now ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
Are you guys doing the Peris on Saturday ? I think me and me mate are going to give it a go. I recced the route a few times now.
Indeed it does [-:Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
Brief report with a few photos on my blog http://justusandafewfriends.blogspot.com/ Look out for the steam train we saw on the way home on Sunday in the post below.
Nice one Ian. I will start following. My mate posted here http://trainnowlivelater.blogspot.co...ben-nevis.html our exploits.Quote:
Originally Posted by IWCharters
I have now posted also.
Yes very well done to Sarah.Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
You nailed me on the grassy bank. I needed the scree to take me all the way back:rolleyes
I also tried to stay with you on the climb but by the burn you was away.. Good run iain , very impressed with the finish
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8241051...7624790080415/
more photos by my 12 yr son
Excellent Phil, he caught me at the gate trying to hide the pain in me legs.Quote:
Originally Posted by philgreen1968
Nice work son.Quote:
Originally Posted by philgreen1968
I am also captured by the gate ;-)
Thanks
Amazing report Nightingale, you were close to me as far as red burn then you probably overtook me before the summit by a few mins.Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
TV Coverage of the race on "The Adventure Show" BBC2 Scotland tomorrow (tues)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vt75t
BBC2 Scotland is available on Sky, up somewhere in the 900's
Cheers for that Lincolnrunner, would have missed it otherwise, channel 990 on Sky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lincolnrunner
Cheers Guys. Does anyone know what channel it is on Freesat ?Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
All i can find is this http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/freesatchannels.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by mapper
950-971 other BBC regions, hope this helps.