Cheers Tom. I e-mailed them to try and sort my access issue out. That'll probably sort it. :)
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Cheers Tom. I e-mailed them to try and sort my access issue out. That'll probably sort it. :)
Three weeks to go......
Anyone else doing it!?
Kind of, but doing the other 55 miles before the start.:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
I will be (without the other 55 for a change).
An extra 55 miles for me, and the longer I keep going, more food:thumbup:
Bloody Hell!! I feel inadaquate now!!! :o
Don't do, the 50 is a long way and a good challenge in itself, av a good un TFG:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
me too :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
What are you inferring tfg? Is it coz I is doin da fifty as well? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
Seriously though, like Steve says, the fifty is a serious undertaking, especially this year when, judging by the way the weather's shaping up, the conditions might be even more hostile than usual to our feet. I'm almost relieved I'm not entered for the 100 this year.
It'll be nice on the day, you just see...Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
I hope your right Mark, had enough soakings this year to last two years, oh well, another one won't hurt............will it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark L
50 for me as a solo this year! :thumbup: so probably a bit longer by the time I get lost!!
The 50 for me too this year, less distance every year :) Though hopefully faster and will be refreshing as not run the Dalemain-Coniston stretch since 2010 event.
Oh! So a few will be there. I'm going to camp on the Friday just to make it simpler...and I fancy a little camp out in my wee one man!! :)
I was recce'ing Pooley-High Street the other day and it was wet but not horrendous. It might get muddy with all those people through it mind. I'm guessing thats the main wet/boggy section.Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Just for info: Its worth checking out John Kynaston's site for recce video's. They are very, very useful.
Seconded, I've watched them all a few times, John and Dave Troman have done an excellent job.Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
http://www.johnkynaston.com/p/lakeland-100-videos.html
You can even have a go at guessing John's time for the 100.
Will also be getting ther Friday I think, just too far from Hull to drive to Coniston on a saturday, up tent, sort run stuff, weigh in and reg, sort head! before a 10-10.30am coach. I'd only end up doing something worng and satbotaging my efforts (or thinking I had if I underperformed).
Will go up Friday and watch 100ers off I think, then reg and relax :)
Good decision DE. That's what I'm doing. We've got to see the 100ers off.
Regarding the end of the festivities, I read in the instructions that camping on the field is not allowed on Sunday night. I hope it doesn't mean that everyone will leave and not party on in the local hostelries on Sunday evening. Is anyone else planning to stay on? I was looking forward to a good party.
I'm booked in at coppermines YH Sunday night, not going home till Monday. Party on dude:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Hi Britnick/ALLQuote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
I'm stopping up Coniston way on the Sun eve post the 100...no idea where as yet......but it'll prob be the pub around teatime onwards...shame the camping ain't avail on the Sun eve too.....
Mark....
Cracking trailer for the 100 from John Knyaston:thumbup:
http://www.johnkynaston.com/
Bit dramatic - I was waiting for the nazgul to attack :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Aye, it's a bit LOTR, I'll be running like Gimli the dwarf:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by paulo
Hey Steve! Good luck, might bump into you somewhere along the way, I'm doing the 50.
Pity there's no sago or other frogspawn type delicacies on offer at the checkpoints!
Cheers marra, good luck to you too, can't say I'll miss the pond life portions, had my fill of that stuff at school:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Naked Rambler
No Sunday nighter for me! I've got work on the Monday!! :o
And every leg 4 BGR support with Ambrosia Kid!!! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Well I will be there to see the L100 runners off and then food, few beers to prepare for the L50 on the Saturday. I will be staying over in Ambleside on the Sunday evening as there are more pubs with plenty of real ale to be had! :thumbup:
There have been problems during a recent large-scale running race in Coniston. Please be specially considerate about parking and noise at night.
And have a great time - the Lakeland 50 & 100 are superb experiences!
Went down to recce Tilberthwaite to Coniston yesterday. Actually checked a bit further too i.e. from Little Langdale. The bit out of Tilberthwaite is quite a decent climb after fifty miles let alone a hundred!...and the drop down into Coniston for the 100's will be thigh breaking I suspect. If you're goint through at night care needs to be taken after crossing the small waterfall and contouring round to the more open fell. The open fell is not too distinct a path! Also when going up the first bit out of the CP, after the steps, take care in the dark as there are several quarries to the left which are open and deep!! Looking forward to it now!! :thumbup:
the drop off to the right from just after the quarries up to around the big cairn is pretty spectacular and certainly not a good direction to stumble in with tired legs in the dark :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
I've been freaking out the last couple of days at the possibility of a race day scorchio, a prospect that hadn't even occurred to me in my training. Every long run for as long as I can remember now has been in the pissing rain. So I'm quite relieved to see 15C and heavy rain forecast for saturday. Sorry if that sounds curmudgeonly but I don't do well in the heat. I'm quite nervous, never run 50 miles before, but also kind of looking forward to it. And to getting back to some days out climbing afterwards. Good luck to all you 50 and 100 kids
P
Its looking pretty much ideal!! Cool with occasional showers, some heavy! Almost looking forward to it now! :)
Posted on the Lakeland 50 forum but no response so thought I would ask here. I'm travelling from Newton Stewart in Dumfries & Galloway on Friday morning down to Coniston. All being well I should arrive in Coniston about 17.00 provided I make all the connections - various trains and buses. Slightly concerned that may not happen which would leave me stranded somewhere. Wondered whether anyone is going to be in Carlisle during the afternoon who could give me a lift to Coniston. Please email [email protected] if any possibility of a lift. Cheers
Good Luck paulo, not be long before your celebrating your longest ever run:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by paulo
thanks Steve - will give it my best shot
have fun on the 100 :D
Paul
Cheers Paul, it'll be fun all right:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by paulo
erm...I might be able to help!? Not too sure at the moment tho' as I might be calling in Keswick for a wee drink with relatives/friends of the wifes on the way down. I live just outside Carlisle. I'll email you if I can sort something!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard36
that-fjell-guy, thanks for the (potential) offer. Thinking that there wouldn't be any offers I decided to leave a lot earlier tomorrow morning which means that if I miss one connection there should be another a few hours later. It'll be a pain but it should mean I get there eventually. Thanks again.
Hope you've doing ok on the trains, as there's been massive delays this morning due to a signalling problem at Carnforth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard36
See you all in Coniston tomorrow.
If anyone needs last minute accommodation on Friday and/or Sunday nights, a single room has become available at Orchard Cottage, not far from the start. Tel No. 01539 441319.
I'm more ill than I've been in years so there's no hope I'd be able to even start. Have a great weekend everyone. It's looking to be a good one. I'll be thinking of you all and following on-line.
Hi nickQuote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Sorry to hear you're not so well
Take it easy....see you soon
Mark