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A wise move - you have a PM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Graeme
Just wondering how much this race differs from the Coniston Country Fair Fell Race in July, i believe that ones a shorter distance, but is it over roughly the same course. I was maybe going to have a go at it.
Totally different courses. The Coniston Country Fair race goes from Coniston Hall to the summit of the Old Man and back. This one is an anticlockwise circuit of Mouldry Bank, Wetherlam, Swirl Howe and the Old Man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fozzy42
CheersQuote:
Originally Posted by david
Anyone having a go at this at the weekend? What's it like?
I'll be there. Have never ran the route before though. If you haven't already seen it, race info here: http://www.conistonfellrace.org.uk/Quote:
Originally Posted by Bhundu Boy
I found it all pretty straight forward when i did it apart from getting the right line for the descent off Coniston Old Man
looks like i will be there now
weather permitting, me too. Never done it before either but after 3ppp last weekend I need a quick fix.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fleeter
I'l be up there with the mrs so if weather looks ok, I'm gonna give it a go.
Great race - good cakes at the start - long clib up Wetherlam and then rocky ridge to Swirl How and then runnable ridge to old man - downhill options are - follow a local - take a direct line and look out for some 10 ft drops - or chicken out and take the tourist track down.
The general idea is to take the fastest line to the bridge about 1k from the finish. Never managed a good line yet!
It took me a few years to find a good line, but now I have I'm not telling anyone.:) I have an idea of an even quicker route but haven't had time to recce properly and don't fancy risking it on the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by cantrundownhill
Looking forward to it.
Went up Old Man twice yesterday afternoon. First time took a bad line, second time was much better. Not that I'll get it right on the day.
Good cakes at the start?! Is that recommended preparation?Quote:
Originally Posted by cantrundownhill
Thanks for the info. sounds like a good route. Unfortunately I'm injured but the other half is having a go, I'll tell her the direct line off the Old Man is the way forward....
tourist route for me, Ive got glass ankles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bhundu Boy
When i did it i think everyone took a direct line. I cant remember anyone using the tourist route
The tourist route is just as bad on your ankles anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Head
That depends on whether you know the shortcuts. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by No map, no compass
This must be the luscious green cutting the zigzags which I ve heard tell of
'tis true.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisG
The question is, is the "direct line" quicker than the tourist route with short cuts??????????
Indeed it is! Which is one of the reasons I think Coniston is a cracking race.
I'l probably decide depending who I'm trailing, how I'm feeling etc.
I was thinking it will take me about 2 hours, anyone else as slow as that, or is that being optimistic for a novice mountain runner?
Particularly when you run over the top of one of those quarries in the mist :eek: .Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisG
I'll be at the back so I'll just follow everyone else and if I see anyone fall down a 10 foot drop, I'll know to change course :)
Mudlugger, I would expect to do this in 1:45 - 2 hours, so I'll be somewhere near you.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is for some rain and for it to be pretty windy on the tops. Anyone know if the organisers are concerned about the wind point ? I ask as driving up from London ! Cheers.
I'll keep an eye out for some big mittens then eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Oven Gloves
Would be gobsmacked if it was cancelled just 'coz it's a bit breezy, it's a fell race after all!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete Beer
Its 8.51pm and its blue skies ans windless on Coniston but.....................................
..........but at that time it's probably dark so don't try a direct route off the top until tomorrow.
Great weather, great race, and only a kilometre from home. All I need now if a great performance!
Anyone know whether the ambulance was for a fell runner?
if = is
Fantastic weather, and home in time for tea. What a classic race, ~I cant wait to do more races in the lakes this year.
Good to see some familiar faces too.
I managed 1:48 exactly, well chuffed as I thought I would have been closer to 2hrs. Loved the decents off coniston, managed a fairly straight line: 20 mins from top to bottom. Wahoo!!
think someone broke or sprained a leg or something? Hope theyre ok eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Don't fear the sweeper
any results?
1st Holmes , 2nd Jebb, then I think it was Ted Mason?Quote:
Originally Posted by Penguin
It was for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don't fear the sweeper
Managed to land awkwardly and have broken the lower part of my fibula. Off to hospital any minute to have it plated.
Bugger. Probably not doing the Old Counties any more!!!!!
PS Many thanks to the Steel family from NFR who looked after me 'til Fell Rescue arrived.......what a brilliant job they do. Donation will be in the post once I get sorted.
Hope it mends quickly GFQuote:
Originally Posted by goose fat
Could you squeeze me in between Rob and Ted please. Ta.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudlugger
Goosefat - wish you all the best on the recovery. I think it was Paul Cornforth who got to you first and ran to raise help. Take it easy. What's the forecast for getting back to running?
[QUOTE=theNoor;127199]Could you squeeze me in between Rob and Ted please. Ta.
Soz Noor, were'nt sure of positions after Jebb?
Get well soon Goose fat.
aye sounds bad that GF,good luck with the recovery
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Originally Posted by goose fat
hmm baduck, get well soon..