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Originally Posted by Welsh Harrier
that didn't happen to you did it WH?
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Originally Posted by Welsh Harrier
that didn't happen to you did it WH?
Is the descent on this straight down the steepest part or is it similar to the Roaches race where you run along the top of shuts westwards and then descend a more 'gentle' slope?
You have the choice - the majority of runners drop down the steep side, but those in the know appear to favour running along the top a bit and taking a more gentle line.Quote:
Originally Posted by novice
If you can descend from there at Simon Bailey's pace it doesn't matter which route you take! :)
Are you doing it GeofPet? Which way do you go off the top?
Whats it like there is it wet ATM or dry ?
Rained this mornin, but now sunny.. if the last four years are anything to go by, there'll be showers and a downpour beforehand, but sunshine from ten minutes before the start until about Wednesday!
Still not sure whether to run it again... no one has asked for marshalls, so may run there, run the race and run home...
Well I can hardly walk after yesterdays Cader Idris race in Wales, but, I'll still be wandering up to Wildboarclough for this one tomorrow. Great day out for the whole family if anyones in the area wandering what to do.
Heavy legs after a tricky week but I'll be there. Just hope the rain holds off to make a good day of it.
Enjoyed yesterdays race and the home made cakes afterwards.
Faster then last year but still not as good as the year before that.
Think I saw GayhamB there but didn't get chance to say hello.
Home made cakes where nice, i had an alrightt race and at least the rain held off.
So guess who won again - http://www.wildboarclough.co.uk/2010_results.htm
How many years on the trot is that?
They mentioned it when he collected his trophy. I think it's 9 or 10.Quote:
Originally Posted by Welsh Harrier
Good result too for the young Will Smith. He finished 3rd overall, despite having earlier competed in the under 14s race. The future of fell racing is looking pretty rosy.
Yeah was a top run by Will, One wonders why Max wharton beat him in the u14s but Will put almost a minute into him on the seniors course.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
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Originally Posted by noel
Total of 10 wins. 1996 + the last 9 years consecutively.
Because Max won the one that counted and leads the U14 tableQuote:
Originally Posted by scott baistow 93
Yeah totally true, interesting though. Id say hes pretty much wrapped it up now ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Clash City Rocker
And what about you Mr Noel? 4th place is not to be sniffed at. Well done again, those times keep tumbling...Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
Cheers Simon. Yeah I was very pleased with 4th. I've still to beat my time from 2 years ago in Shutlingsloe. Although that year the wind blew me up the hill.Quote:
Originally Posted by simgreen78
Mrs Noel was also very pleased to be first lady, and win her first trophy (albeit in two pieces!!). She's been teasing me since then because it's bigger than my first local's trophy. :o
Bill - I didnt do it yesterday although Josh did the u8s, I usuually take a direct line but may have a look at the alternative. I understand u are injured?
Gracious Scott respect!. Yeah one more win for definite cant see anyone else other than Max or Will doing it. They are definitely providing value for money for the spectators this year. Uphill race should be a bit tasty.Quote:
Originally Posted by scott baistow 93
Ohh yeah definatly, i dont know who was first to the u14s turn yesterday but Will was ahead coming back up the woods then did the thing were he just seems to blow up same as what happened at Coiners. Max just had that bit more to the killer finish i guess he let Will do all the hard work, but yeah the up hill will be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clash City Rocker
Just try and tell her that size doesn't matter!Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
I think Will might take the Uphill race and title but Max will have champs sewn up at Clougha. Some other interesting results with Kristain Edwards being beaten by Felix mcgrath who folk perceived as a XCer stealing in at Coiners for the selection if he does 2 more then KE could get beaten and James Knosx doesnt seem to be on top form this year
Yeah Felix is a real good runner very versitile, abit like Billy pinder although he seemed to suffer yesterday. Yeah James i dont know what is going in with him atm he does looked to have grown alot everytime i see him maybe its taking it out of him a little. Do you have an idea what Clougha is like CCR ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Clash City Rocker
No idea Scott sorry which is a sad thing to say as I lived in Lancaster for 6 years unfortuately it was during my non running days I guess its falls into Bowland territory so someone from there should have a decent idea if you know anyone from there. I would think some course deatil will be made available soon though
anyone else for this tomorrow?
great little family day out at the Wildboarclough Rose Queen Fete
not often you get to run against an Earl! (or mess about on his manor house lawns :w00t: )
red Fell Ponies vest this time :thumbup:
I'll be there.
As you say Daz, its a lovely family fete and race. Anne has lost count of the number of years she's done the Shutlingsloe race.
But what about the warm up vest Daz??Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
that's on a need-to-know basis :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Truck
Might, just might see you there... Have a previous primary school summer fair to attend and we then may all come over to Crag Hall for the off.
This race is just crackers and has a real sense of occasion to it... the location is reminiscent of All Creatures Great and Small!
Not your typical BG training, but a lactate-fest par excellence!
Was my first ever race in 2009 so it holds a special place in me heart, what a fantastic little race and fete,and a nice pint! thanks to ROs and helpers, had a good battle with a fellow Mow Cop Runner which gave me a good kick up the ass to get a move on! Happy Days!!
Should have been busy in the Lakes this weekend:rolleyes:, but food poisoning re-arranged that for me:mad:.
So had a go here and feel all the better for doing so.:thumbup:
This was my first fell race in about 2006? - ish, and is on my doorstep... good fun.
I think I am reasonably well recovered and may have PB'd at 24 minutes plus, but have to wait for the results.
I do know I suffered the indignity of being beaten by a couple of schoolboys, but it was great fun.. as ever.
Lung busting climbing and then descend as fast as you dare through the bluebell wood that is... a challenge. Imagine a descent down a 45 degree slope covered in banana skins... but you laugh and smile all the way down...:w00t:
... only to really suffer on the way back up the field in full view of the assembled hordes... in my case to have these young lads make a fool of me... I just couldn't catch 'em.
You have to laugh............
Good to chat with Daz and meet Truck over a pint afterwards.
Great fun this one , in a lovely, pretty setting... have a go next year.
It was good meet you LR.Quote:
Originally Posted by lantern rouge
I'll be racing this one next year, for sure!
Tim
I just realised that this was my 100th fell race :D
and I couldn't've picked a better one
just a fantastic little event run off a text-book village fete in glorious weather
the cavalry charge down to the stream,
paddling across
mental climb up steep bank through bluebell wood
emerge to see the steep side of Shutlingsloe dead ahead
ever steepening ascent
round the trig
mental jump off said steep side of Shutlingsloe
fast running down to wood
slide on @rse down to stream
horrific drag back up to the finish
beer/burger/chat with lantern/Truck afterwards
roll on my next 100... :thumbup:
Wow! Well done Daz :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
Couldn't have put it better myself mate.:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
It's that time of year again. If you're travelling to the Peak for the bank holiday, or are staying around, there's no better place to be.
Fantastic fell race, lovely local fete. We might even get nice weather this year.
If anyone fancies themselves to beat Simon Bailey's record (other than Simon himself - he's been trying for the last 8 years), there's a cash prize this year. That goes for the ladies record too (set by Jackie Lee).
I'm still looking for a few helpers if anyone is available. Thanks :)
Is there an interesting spot somewhere for a marshall / photographer?Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
Certainly is, Dom - thanks for the offer. The best spot for photographs is probably somewhere near the top of Shutlingsloe, or maybe half way up/down the descent to capture people in strain/flow. If you're heading up that way, perhaps you could marshall the furthest point on the under-12s, race which goes to the top of the bluebell woods.Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
I'll see you on the day :)