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I'm certainly hoping to be faster than last year. 4:40 last year, but it was the first time I'd put running shoes on for 6 weeks after a hip injury. If I don't go faster than that I will be a very unhappy bunny.Quote:
Originally Posted by karen nash
Myself and Mrs Amex wont be able to do this due to injury, who do I contact??
I would think Carole at [email protected]. That's the email address on the LDWA website.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
Anyone got any thoughts on footwear for Saturday? Muddy enough to warrant fell shoes?
Yes. Bits were. Still semi frozen last weekend but many bits were very muddy
I'll be breaking in a new pair of fell shoes... may be time to get some more Compeed!Quote:
Originally Posted by Martyn P
No. Road shoes is what you want. (I'll be wearing fell shoes...)Quote:
Originally Posted by Martyn P
I will remind you of this attempted deception in the pub afterwards :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
Hello mate, I am after a place. Do you think they can transfer it to my name ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
Thanks
The was quotes big reserve list Adnan, are you on it. I suspect people on it will get first places to come available
Looking forward to this. Won't be away from work til ater 9pm, but after three long days indoors, a trip into the hills is very much in order.
I'll have my Manx Buff on should anyone want to say hello
There is a waiting list with 20 people on. Don't think it will be wise to travel all the way there and finding out no spare space left. Think it will be next time for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by karen nash
you just worked that out then? and heres me thinking you were trying to jump the queue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adnan Khan
I heard there were entries available on the day. Seems a bit strange, what with having a reserve list etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adnan Khan
My friend was on the reserve list and was told to turn up on the day and she would be guaranteed a run as there would be lots of no shows but she changed her mind. So maybe lots of people on the reserve list didn't turn up either. The organiser likes to have his full quota of 400 running if he can and will bend over backwards to accommodate people....he's a lovely chap.
If OSFTED inspected LDWA events then The Hebden would definitely be outstanding!
Shame my legs were Inadequate!
I was on the waiting list and was kept informed by email of when to turn up and what to do. Late on Friday evening I got an email to say I had a number, which was great. Very efficient registration system on the day.
Can't say I loved the muddy course, but that was my fault for being too fat and unfit.
A brilliant event, thanks to all involved.
Another great day...thanks to all who made it happen. Somehow lost my Mudclaws and ran round in trail shoes.
....well I say ran, I mean skated really.
Took me a while to get round for one reason and another, but really enjoyed it.
Cheers
It was a bit slip-slidy in places but it was a great route and the food was ace! :)
Can't disagree with any of that. Very glad I wore Mudclaws!Quote:
Originally Posted by OnTheRun
Oh, and the apple crumble was absolutely ace!!!
Thank you to all who make this a superb day.
From start to finish, views, route, cake, just a cracking day, also lovely to see people I don't see that much, love this event.
Mulled wine at the end, how motivating... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
It's a great run. And I had a great day out - I like the challenge of the mud anyway. Not a pb, but not a bad time either, and for the first time ever I managed to remember the route pretty much all the way. It was faster then I expected anyway. Complicated isn't it? But then they all are in the Calder Valley. Chairing a meeting hours later was a bit of a challenge though! A couple of white wines got me through that though: cheers Karen & Kevin.
Just hope my minutes are OK!!!
Loved the race although had a bad patch in the middle and seem to have damaged my Achilles.
Results are up, thank you Alan.
(Better than I thought and I now regret the. Bits I strolled and did not make myself run)
The results are here....
http://www.alangreenwood.biz/th2014/Results%202014.pdf
Thank you to Alan and everyone else involved in making the Hebden such a classic.
Does anyone have an entry spare for this year's race?
Cheers
Anybody got two spare entries for the short??Quote:
Originally Posted by ukhursty
ukhursty and Amex, did you make it? They had a waiting list but there were loads of no-shows no doubt due to the weather, which changed right on cue. The conditions turned out very photogenic and improving as the day progressed and the snow fell. I took a few photos during the day.
It was good to see Tindersticks and loads of others there.
Great photos Nick - good reminder of lovely day (when it wasn't snowing!). Lovely shot of my bag on the stage too!
Sorry I missed you, socks. It was an amazing day. This event rarely fails to please with its variety of natural challenges and beauty that changes with the weather.
Attachment 7960Amex and Mrs.Amex did the short Nick. Great pics as usual, nice to see you and many others. Big thanks to Alan, Carol and the crew for another great Hebden :cool:
Good news Steve. Gets a thumbs up from me. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
That's not quite right Mr Merrylegs we did the medium a new route devised by Mrs Amex that made it 16.7 miles---- we had words!Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Good to see so many and what a fantastic route, popped in at Staff of Life on way home perfect Sat.
It felt like 4000 foot of climb to check point 4 anybody got height gain I forgot to turn on my Watch on
Nice pictures Nick. It was my first time and really enjoyed it. The conditions were perfect, hopefully be there again next year and try not to get lost :-D
A cracking event once again. The snow and frozen ground up high made for faster going than last year. As ever the checkpoint volunteers and food were great! My Garmin got 1430m of elevation gain. It was just under 300m (1000') from the valley up to the moor before dropping down to CP4 and the tiffin!
Cheers OTRQuote:
Originally Posted by OnTheRun
Is that 1430 Total elevation to CP4 and roughly 1000 foot for last climb on the short
No, sorry, I should have explained better. The 1430 was for the whole 22. The short route would be about 1000 including the 300 climb before CP4.
Another fine Hebden yesterday with a number of old friends and forumites in evidence. BritNick was doing his best to hide, lurking somewhere between encroaching thickets of hair, but I spotted him and claimed my £5.
Great to see the hall back in action after the floods. The pork pies were still Grade A and a glass of mulled wine went down well and probably helped stave off post-race cramp.
Judging by the amount of cut-back holly and other foliage in some sections, the organisers had worked very hard on preparing the course. The potentially tricky section across the open moorland from Dick's Lane is also now very well marked, which takes away some of the excitement but I'm sure is very sensible and would be a Godsend in mist.
Book now for next year!
(Joke; but only just, given the ever-increasing popularity of the event.)
Well said Phil, fantastic run out. I still manage to incorporate at least one nav error into every Hebden I've done, one of these days I'll get a clear round. I've never remembered yet to take the right line off the final descent and join the Greenway rather than running over the bridge!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface
Apple crumble was also very good.
Having done several consecutive Hebdens with no navigational errors whatsoever, I think I lost focus yesterday and managed two!
The first was a brief foray into the front garden of an innocent and unsuspecting householder in Pecket Well.
The second, just after Gibson Mill, involved climbing about 150ft on steps that resembled a garden water feature. I knew after the first 30ft that I'd gone wrong, but thought I'd be able to contour round and join the correct path further up the valley. Thanks to Jo from CVFR who somehow recognised me from a distance and enlightened me on the point.
Good to see you there, Tf, but I wouldn't pay you in brass washers. ;) What a great event as always. I've done every one since it started in 2007. There have been a few route amendments over the years due to weather past and present, but this year we seemed to be back onto the full fat route, including last checkpoint back where it used to be. The path across the moor top was more visible this year than I ever remember. I too noticed the holly trimmings. I also noticed several footpath improvements with industrial strength drainage provision.
I managed to take a few photos on the way round.
I've written a blog about the Hebden if anyone fancies a read. Hope you don't mind me using a few of your pics Nick (I can always remove if not), cheers.
https://benmounsey.net/2017/01/31/the-hebden/