I was supposed to be running the Anglezarke again, but it looks like I'll be having a lie-in instead. I've got a bit of a problem with my big toe that's not going to go away if I don't rest it. Have a good run...
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I was supposed to be running the Anglezarke again, but it looks like I'll be having a lie-in instead. I've got a bit of a problem with my big toe that's not going to go away if I don't rest it. Have a good run...
Amble done and yes lots of ice. Was told about 60 retired and a couple of people sent to hospital.
What a crazy run (slide/trial/ordeal)! Great marshals and stew afterwards though.
agree was a grand day out!
Wow - that was hard in the ice! Nearly an hour longer than the 4 times I've done it before. Managed to decorate my cheek a fine shade of red. Wonderful food en route and friendly marshals.
Some pictures here on Just Us and A Few Friends
Splatcher you missed a treat.
socks you looked impressive at the finish with your war wound.
Nice pictures Ian. With your prior knowledge you should have made a general announcement - go bespiked or don't bother :p
I wrote a story and there are pictures: http://ultraploddernick.blogspot.com...-11022012.html
Oh Nick. I almost wish I had come and run now. I was knackered and could not see how I could get up and be on the start line bright and early nevermind run the course. A shame as it is local and I love the route. I was also concerned at 'racing' over the ice, whereas jus going out for a run I knew I could turn back or avoid the worst.
Excellent write-up Nick as always - I wish I'd been able to do it. And I wouldn't have left my microspikes behind! My toe problem was largely due to getting a hammering on frozen surfaces & possibly too much wearing of the said microspikes though, so I had to give it a miss. 10k on the flat with the dog this morning, back on mud, & I was no worse afterwards than before, so it looks like I'm on the mend. My next event's the South Shropshire Circular on the 25th, & I'll be OK for that: anyone else doing it? It's been full for yonks btw.
Is anyone thinking of doing Peeler's Hike from Bury on the 4th March?
straight after the HPM!!...I think not;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Stagger
Yes Tony Varley and myself are going. Did it last year and its not a bad run out for a Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Stagger
You're such a lightweight Ian, what's up wi yer?? Unfortunately or fortunately (not sure which yet) I haven't got a place in the HPM this year so I thought I ought to find something else to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Oh good, see you there! I love the LDWA events so I'm sure it'll be a good one.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackrod lad
I would have liked to do this one. It goes round where my Grandma and Grandpa used to live so would have been quite nostalgic. But I'm off at the big event - the LDWA AGM weekend. Bargain weekend break (bit of a shame about the formal bit, but it's not too long and we do need AGMs for the good of the organisation etc etc - do I sound convincing yet?!)
I'm registered but can't do it now. I'll be working instead. Too much to catch up on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Stagger
Enjoy your AGM weekend, socks.
Shame you can't make it Socks but have a good weekend anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by socks
I am doing peelers, did it last year - hoping it will be cool enough to take the dog with me -last training run before my 50 next weekend!
Is there plenty of food at the checkpoints or do I need to take stuff with me?
All the ones I've done have had veritable spreads at each CP. To the point that it's tempting just to stop and have a picnic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs Stagger
LDWA events are legendary for their spreads of food at checkpoints ! Put other events/races to shame !
Great! I can't wait. I've done many LDWA's before and they do vary, some just offer biscuits and juice and others have cakes, sandwiches, malt loaf, sausage rolls etc etc. I won't bother lugging too much water and food round with me then. Thanks.
Three Rings of Shap should be good tomorrow any body else on here doing it/
Just spotted this new 20 mile event from Otley, taking place on 22 September - The Folkin' Reservoir Ramble, organised by the team now behind Trollers Trot, and yet another tour of the Washburn valley reservoirs.
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/challenge_eve...event_id=10534
At these LDWA events do the runners race or is it just an amble around the course enoying the scenery?
Some race it, some try to race it and end up just ambling around the course enjoying the scenery. I myself am a trier;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegan Runner
And I love food!
They tend to be personal challenges, i.e. trying to get to the end as fast as you can, rather than beating other people. Finishing together usually means exactly that, rather than a sprint finish. Of course some people are running bits & walking bits, & not particularly trying to go as fast as they possibly can. And most people are walking. Compare road races to fell races. Then take the fell race ethic of not taking yourself too seriously or caring what others think, and extend it a bit further, and you're about there. LDWA events are for the scenery and blasting yourself through the hills with all stops out, not for impressing others. I love them, & I'll be running a 26 mile LDWA-style event on Saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegan Runner
From what I've observed recently you're a bit of an achiever as well. Care to share your secret? (Don't tell me it's just the food cos I already abuse that.) :pQuote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Splatcher, see you in Monyash.
Hard work, long days out, a Guinness and a :) work for me Nick:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Not forgetting the food:thumbup:
Thanks for the answers. Just one more question. Are the courses marked out or do you rock up with a map and find your own way round the course?
I'm thinking of doing the Elsecar Skelter event as well.
Thanks.
Normally you have to carry a map & compass, & the route is not marked. The route is usually published beforehand, either on the website or posted to you when you enter. Some events define the route you must follow, others just specify the checkpoints you must visit. Often there are maps on the walls at registration with the recommended or obligatory route marked on them, so you can check you've understood the route correctly. I can't comment on the Elsecar Skelter as I've not done it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegan Runner
Anybody else doing the Harden Hard'un at weekend? Not done it before so interested to hear about it (assuming its been run before). Would I be safe to assume a fair smattering of pennine-edge hills (says near 4000ft climb on lwda site) and plenty of mud and standing water (which could be anywhere right now) :) Not disimilar to something like the Myrtle Meander kind-of terrain for those that may have done?
hi euph! (waves to euph) :)
not done Harden Hard'un (and I'm on BG support this weekend)
but just wondering if you're doing Long Tour Of Bradwell and/or Bullock Smithy this year...? (cos I am!)
It's been going for a while. It's run by the same chap who used to do the Myrtle Meander (now sadly not on any more) so same fantastic cakes at the check points. Lovely area to run in. Quite tough - with the extra couple of miles, and a bit of climb as you say. Not as tough as some though. I did it in 2008 and 2009. Might go along this year - I had something on this weekend but it's been cancelled. So thanks for the prompt!Quote:
Originally Posted by Drunkeneuphoria
I'm toying with the idea of doing Elsecar too -looks like it may well be the last time it's held. Not done it before but have walked around the Elsecar/Wentworth area and know Wharncliffe Woods/crags of old from my orienteering days back in 1980s.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegan Runner
I spotted this brief write-up from 2010 on BritNick's blog...http://ultraploddernick.blogspot.co....-14082010.html
Hi Daz. No Bullock Smithy for me as in France that weekend. But I do plan on doing the LToB, I do enjoy the quirky, challenging route :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
I did like the Myrtle Meander and recall the quality cakes, sandwiches and many sweet treats on route. LDWA usually good for this, but I recall there was more than the average number of CP with goo sanwich, cake, sweet and biscuit choices on that one. Though were needed after ascending to top of Haworth and after for the back down and up other side bit. So high hopes for this one too!Quote:
Originally Posted by socks
Hi Vegan Runner, to confirm and add to what Splatcher said, the courses generally are not marked and usually you do have to take a map (always a compass though). However there is usually a written route description issued, which you will have to protect against rain/sweat/water bottle drips for it to remain readable to the end. In those cases the route is fixed and should be followed. It is relatively rare for there to be no route description, where you have to navigate your own way between checkpoints using map and compass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
I have done Elsecar Skelter many times. It's a wonderful event, but follow the route description carefully.
Good to see you've been lurking, DE. There are some old favourites cropping up here. It's many years since I've done Harden Hard'un. I always remember it to be long and tough in the heat with plenty of ups and downs, with excellent food along the way and fish, chips, peas and lashings of tea (or something a little stronger if you're that way inclined) afterwards. Assume the same for this year without the heat and with added moisture around the ankles.
I'll see you and Daz at LToB. Daz I'll be Bullock Smithy Hiking too. :thumbup:
Now I must get that Elsecar Skelter entered. I didn't know it's the last one. Shame.
EDIT: Just seen that Elsecar Skelter clashes with Long Tour of Bradwell, so unfortunately I won't be making the last one.
Bullock Smithy also.....:thumbup: