I agree - fantastic course. Similar in parts to the sadly demised "some you win some you lose" fell race.
Apparently there were 247 starters.
Thanks to the organisers, marshalls, cake-makers and people who let the race go across their land.
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I agree - fantastic course. Similar in parts to the sadly demised "some you win some you lose" fell race.
Apparently there were 247 starters.
Thanks to the organisers, marshalls, cake-makers and people who let the race go across their land.
Haven't these people got anything better to do? :p Lots o' DPers I suppose...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
Was out meself last night for a long 'un, bloomin' hot but the midges were the worst. :mad:
Lloyd won in 41:18 (well done in that heat!) Stuart Bond 2nd about 30 seconds back.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
First lady left me in a melted heap after the descent off Win Hill :eek:- well done to her.
Can someone cut the heather for next year please? I've only got short legs:p
You must have been just behind me Ian (in Goyt Vest 26th in 51:43) as I had the first lady breathing down my neck for most of the race... I only pulled away because of my freakishly long legs in the heather!Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Really enjoyed it... great course that had a bit of everything.. 15 degrees cooler would have been nice though!
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Darth had about 15 seconds on me at the finish but I was catching on the descent but legs were shot by the field and only just had ehough to hold off first lady
If I could change any thing for next year I'd turn down the thermostat. boy was it hot[/eQUOTE]
You or Darth were only just ahead of me then I think? I passed you (or darth) going up the first hill then got blown away on the descents!! Esp the last one - that damaged a few toes!! Can only assume/hope the lead lady was in a pink vest?
I think next year I might use the path up win hill - much more runable then hopping through the heather!
Top quality race though.
Top race though
The new course was certainly a little tougher than I expected after doing it last year, I thought we'd just cut through fields at the start/finish to miss the village estate and go up to the summit from the west, not go over the ridge and descend most of the way to Ladybower to climb from the north!
There were indeed 247 entrants, I was number 247 having arrived at the last minute following holdups with the M1 being shut and almost giving up and turning back home. Luckily the pre-race instructions speech was quite long :)
I've barely run in the last 3 months with back problems, and it was my first fell race in what seems like an age, so fairly pleased with how it went, even though Ian overtook me when I was tramping through the heather on the direct line up to Win Hill whilst he went round the path.
Well organised event, good that they asked for feedback after last year and responded to it. They even had cakes at the finish.
A little warm for me, I think I could have wrung my pink pony vest out by the finish, but at least the sun wasn't out in full strength.
My first ever DNF :mad: Have a nice bluey purple ankle after going over several times - first time after only 300 yds!
However, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the 2/3rds of the race I actually got round. I enjoyed Castleton a couple of weeks earlier but this was even better. Bit hot tho!
Congrats to the organisers for listening to what the runners want and making a good race a cracking race.
A big thank you to the MRT team who gave me a lift back. Also to the young lady who drove me the last couple of miles - I think she said she was the race-organisers (step?) daughter. Sorry about the sweaty smell . . . well, it WAS hot.
Being attended to by the two St. John's Ambulance ladies was a real treat - the ice felt terrific. In fact, I may whimp out on a regular basis just to get the attention - more fun than crossing the finishing line when nearly everyone else has gone home!
[QUOTE=nikalas;235925]You must have been just behind me Ian (in Goyt Vest 26th in 51:43) as I had the first lady breathing down my neck for most of the race... I only pulled away because of my freakishly long legs in the heather!Quote:
Originally Posted by Storyteller
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Darth was 36th I was 39th in 53.11 I think
We were both topless but he's got a better tan:D;)Quote:
Originally Posted by agbasey
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Originally Posted by Bezste
:eek: OMG it can't have been Rosie:confused:. the last time I saw her she had a colouring book!!!! Is she driving Mark???
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Darth was 36th I was 39th in 53.11 I think
We were both topless but he's got a better tan:D;)
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I was 53:08 so just ahead. Had some massive death on the top of the hill so glad it was all gravity fed to the finish!!
[QUOTE=agbasey;236068]I was 53:30ish I think so bringing up the rear of this little group I'm afraid! :( Still, wasn't actually a bad run for me and really enjoyed it so can't complain! :)Quote:
Darth was 36th I was 39th in 53.11 I think
We were both topless but he's got a better tan:D;)
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I was 53:08 so just ahead. Had some massive death on the top of the hill so glad it was all gravity fed to the finish!!
[QUOTE=Starsky;236193]Hi Starsk'Quote:
Originally Posted by agbasey
Was that you that I had a sprint finish with then? My time (by my watch was 53:31). I came 43rd. Darth came past me at the start of the climb to WH. Ron F was already past me in the woods. Not one of my better efforts. I don't do hot:mad:
Endorse everyone's comments about the course and organisation.:)
[QUOTE=Storyteller;236228]Ah I suspect it may well have been Storyteller, I came in at 35:25 (according to my watch) in 42nd I think. I'm considering it a relative success for me as I'm still pretty new to this fell running malarkey and learning how to pace myself on hills, this time I actually managed to get up the hills without completely writing off my legs, as opposed to Blackamoor last week which was distastrous! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Starsky
Afraid I don't know Darth or Ron F but I'm sure I'll start to recognise the faces more and more with each race... anyone doing Hathersage on Monday, is it a good one?
[QUOTE=Starsky;236303]When not dressing as an "Allsort" Darth can be found in various states of undress usually in some strange lycra thing;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Storyteller
Rocket Ron Fawcett is a true legend and a real gent. Argueably one of the best climbers in the world in the 70's and 80's.
[QUOTE=Starsky;236303]Yes (assuming I have anything left after Peakers Stroll on Sunday) and yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Storyteller
Don't go too slow at the start unless you like having a long rest whilst queuing for gates/stiles.
Couldn't make the race - what was the new route, then?
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[QUOTE=IanDarkpeak;236326]Thanks IDP, I'll be sure to look out for a semi naked lycra wearing chap and a gent who could show me a thing or 10 about how to climb at the next race! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Starsky
[QUOTE=SteveS;236333]Thanks SteveS, I'll be sure to try and make a quick start, well a quick start for me anyway!Quote:
Originally Posted by Starsky
FB - I'm sure someone with more local knowledge than me will be able to describe the route far more accurately but basically, from the sports ground we went straight over a couple of fields out of town towards the railway bridge (as opposed to running through an estate in town which I think is what the route used to do?) then we followed the road round to the left and this is where my memory fails me slightly as I can't remember exactly where we joined the path but we eventually did hook up with one which took us up towards Wooler Knoll. From there we dropped down through the forest to Ladybower before climbing straight back up to the trig point at the top of Win Hill. After that it was a cracking descent straight back down via Twitchill Farm, back under the railway and home. Having never done the previous course I can't really compare myself but I certainly enjoyed this route. :)
heres my gps of the route;
http://www.fetcheveryone.com/route-113759
Thanks Both
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Anyone have a link to the results
Hi, Sorry we haven't finalized the results yet. Our registration/results system is out of the ark, thats something we need to look at for the future.:mad:
We hope to have the results on the website (www.hopefellrace.co.uk) after this weekend.:)
They will also be sent to the FRA
Sorry for the delay.
The results for this years race are now on the website www.hopefellrace.co.uk
We have also sent them off to the FRA.
Sorry for the delay folks
If you don`t know by now it`s the Hope fell race on Wednesday this week. Mens and Ladies 1st places up for grabs as last years winners might be otherwise engaged. Probably best trophys in the uk! Well certainly in the Peak.
Great prizes from RAB and OUTSIDE with spot prizes and fantastic flapjacks. If you havn`t run it then come and give us a try. A warm welcome assured.
and Global Therapies will be at the race for pre and post-race sports massages or just general advice about injury/rehab issues.
I'll be there MarkQuote:
Originally Posted by live in hope
Always a good race
Thanks, Dark Peak always well attend.
Should have Hope Valley Ice Cream again.
Nice new running t that is wickable up for grabs on the spot prize board. Mark
There should also be plenty of Pennine vests there as it's one of our championship races.Quote:
Originally Posted by live in hope
Mark, I'll be there for marshalling the junior race and hopefully Kate will get our juniors there on time.
What time do I need to report for duty?
Thanks Rich, 6ish would be fine. Sorry for late reply.
No worries Mark. Seems that their selfish school is running some kind of "sports day" today so they won't be at the junior race.
I will be there though - see you at 6!
Late back from work so as the runners came in I was in the travelers getting a desrved pint of blonde
We noted your absence IDP...was a warm one out there. Well done to Dave the Fell Running Guide on his win, and to all those who ran - especially those who ran this as their very first fell race - good on'yer! We had a great evening providing sports massages to many runners, always good to see friends and new faces. There was plenty of advice on injuries and rehab given too - any questions just drop us a line as always.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
thanks to Mr Wing and his band of helpers who organised the race, good job, good flapjack and a bonus having icecream on sale on such a glorious evening.
Lynne
Me too Ian.....Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Sadly missed it this time round,
didn't even manage a suitable "T' Rest"..
certainly was a lovely (very humid!!) eve!,this side of Kinder,
that work work can be a reet... B*gger....!
Well done DT!
A great evening in lovely but sticky conditions. this has to be one of the best mid week races in the Peak, brilliantly organised and a great and challenging course. good to see The V 50's up there too an outstanding effort from DN second overall I think?
Thanks to mark and his team for all there efforts.
Yep, a great race and a lovely evening.
Really enjoyed myself.
Video from the race....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldKS4...1&feature=plcp
Thanks corniceman. Concidering the weather today we were very lucky not have had thunder and lightning. Thanks for you help and good to see your kids doing running so well.
Many thanks to all who ran. See you next year.
Some more thanks from a runner. This was my first "North of Watford" fell race and I had a great time. Lovely views from the top (for a fraction of a second) and some nice beers in the Old Hall Hotel afterwards.
I didn't get my time afterwards (I was too slow to be on the first two sheets of results), will they be on the site in a bit?
Thanks to everyone involved,
Matt
A delightful race, shame I didn't actually run this one.
Well done to Dave for the win, did anyone actually see Jack and the other guy get back to the finish at any point, or are they still running around Winhill?
Here's what I was doing instead.
http://globaltherapies.wordpress.com...s-fell-race-2/
A race from a non-racers perspective. Its a new one on me!
Arrived 1 minute before kick off so just enough time to run from the car, grab a number and straight in.
I felt like I was running well but finished significantly slower than last year and much further down the field so obviously not!
Never mind though I still thoroughly enjoyed it, and love the route.
Thanks to all involved with organisation and marshalling.