With a name like that he's got to be Hungarian, well done fellow Magyar:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by wharfeego
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With a name like that he's got to be Hungarian, well done fellow Magyar:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by wharfeego
A great set of images from Zoltan...even more so seeing that they were all taken 'on the run'.Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Cracking weekend, race & night in the pub!!! huge thanks go to all the helpers it really is a proper fell race!
Top pictures Wharfee, whens the rest coming i want the one of me & Holmsey laughing!!
The Band went down a storm and so did the mountain rescue guy who played the spoons!!!
Wharfedale Barmy Army!!!
Cracking pictures Wharfee - well worth the wait. Zoltan's are also a good effort - gives a real feel for the route and the conditions
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Originally Posted by Goldie
does tha means this'un?...
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/8...lmesyonthe.jpg
I didn't include it in the Flickr set coz it wasn't a good enough shot...tha looks like thi right leg's gone funny!
Plus Holmesy's got an arm (I think it's an arm?!) stickin' out of his sponsored shorts!
Well done mate. Just got back from holiday in Coniston. That looks like a good time that you clocked. My target was sub-4.30. Did a few gentle (ish) runs up Walna Scar while I was in Coniston and the ankle doesn't seem to be getting any worse (or better). I'll haul myself around the Viking Chase regardless of injuries just to get that pint of John Smiths at the finish. Can we expect to see a good turnout from Calder Valley at the race?Quote:
Originally Posted by Weetabix Power
Cheers
Anyone tell us if Borrowdale is usually a sell out? and is it first come first serve when selecting from the 31st of May.
Yes it fills up. Also, this year, I'm told it's an English Championship race, so it'll fill up quickly. I don't know if it's 1st come 1st served.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixie
On another Borrowdale matter.....
my 3 x experience of running this is that I am dead on my feet by the top of Dale Head. The steep tussocky descent to the tarn is a nightmare on knackered legs, and then I can run again fine down the quarries. I know that the superstars go slightly to the right, but for mere mortals and 'also rans' like myself....
I've often wondered whether it'd be worth running down the tourist path - which is only a little further, but easier on the legs. I'd also wondered about this re the Anni Waltz too. In fact I set off this way on my 1st time out of ignorance and habit, but a helpful fellow runner or marshall called me to the usual line.
Any thoughts?
I've tried a few different lines and its interesting to see route choice in different races - eg Borrowdale, most off to the right a bit and eventually crossing the boggy path a bit to the right of the tarn, TWA/AW - some did that this year, I usually aim for the left of the tarn but descend more centrally and drift left towards the bottom where there is a line though the craggier ground that sets you up nicely to come out where you want to be but the interesting one for me was Dalehead itself - I've seen people in this come back down the path and pass to the left of the tarn which seems a long way round to get to the col before you drop down through the quarries. I suppose its ultimately down to what suits you best and how well you know the little ins and outs and bits of scree etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Whippet
There is a limit on numbers, so it might fill up. Not just first come first served, but there is a qualification criterai for entry that they check too.
I've thought the same myself about the descent from Dale Head, but always ended up taking the line to the right, not wishing to take the gamble at that point - and you're right, it's a real killer after what's gone before! I usually find streams of people overtaking me on this bit whilst I curse every step!
With fresher legs in the AW though, it didn't seem anywhere near as bad...