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25-08-2009, 03:19 PM
marko

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Wise choice, Geoff ;)
26-08-2009, 06:37 PM
second to last

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffB

I went wrong a couple of years ago on the section from James' Thorn to the trig - and it was fully flagged! The mist was that thick you couldn't see from 1 flag to the next!

I'm doing Peris the day before, so I might not be able walk let alone run by the Sunday. Perhaps I'll go along and watch.

By the way, this is due to be an English champs race next year - and it certainly deserves it.

Oh yes, the prizes were fantastic last year. As well as the beer, the winners each received a chocolate fell shoe (size 11, I think), made at a local chocolatiers in Glossop.

An order is in with the chocolatier again lets hope its as good as last year's.
02-09-2009, 09:06 PM
second to last

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, but a couple of formalities just to mention now.

Looking at the BBC forecast for Sunday shows grey cloud for the area. Going by the usual accuracy of these forecasts this could mean blazing sunshine or a class 5 hurricane. Could I just remind people to turn up with standard fra kit (pertex type waterproofs will be fine), if the weather is looking bad we may enforce kit checks at the start.

Second, although the path we use at the start of the race is a public right of way, it passes through private farmland. The landowners have asked, that before the race, to make sure we stay on the path and do not use the fields either side for warming up. If people want to warm up on a slope they are welcome to run up and down Lightside which is just next to the race start.

Many thanks

Gordon
02-09-2009, 09:07 PM
TurboTom

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

No worries.
How would i go about getting there from Glossop town centre
02-09-2009, 09:12 PM
TurboTom

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Or could anyone give me a lift from Glossop train station or Mossley area
02-09-2009, 09:16 PM
second to last

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTom

No worries.
How would i go about getting there from Glossop town centre

From Glossop town centre, head out on High St East towards Sheffield. At The Commercial pub turn left onto Manor Park road. I will be putting signs from the top of Manor Park Road pointing towards registration.

More detailed instructions are on the Glossopdale website,

http://www.glossopdale.org.uk/races/racessm.html

The page

http://www.glossopdale.org.uk/races/races.html

has a GoogleMaps link so you can zoom in to work out directions from the Station.

Gordon
02-09-2009, 10:30 PM
Marvin

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

I ran this race when it was a championship race in 2004, and my first time up there since was on Monday as NVMM was playing Cricket in Glossop which gave me a chance to play out. I'd forgotten how tough the route is.

Took the opportunity to have a look at a couple of the aircraft wreck sites (James Thorn Lancaster and Shelf Moor Superfortress) - sobering.
03-09-2009, 03:41 PM
Stagger

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Has anyone a map for the route or grid refs?
I fancy running it when the knee mends.
Many thanks
03-09-2009, 03:50 PM
RichK

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Hi Stagger, small map here, should be enough to work out the details:

http://www.glossopdale.org.uk/races/racessm.html
03-09-2009, 05:17 PM
Stagger

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Cheers Rich:)

That'll do nicely. I am now looking at races for next year. AM will be my Max and only a couple of them towards the end of 2010.
03-09-2009, 05:18 PM
second to last

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stagger

Has anyone a map for the route or grid refs?
I fancy running it when the knee mends.
Many thanks

When I get a chance in the next few days I'll post a gpx or memory map track here.
03-09-2009, 05:19 PM
Stagger

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by second to last

When I get a chance in the next few days I'll post a gpx or memory map track here.

Many thanks STL:)
03-09-2009, 07:55 PM
second to last

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Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

I've uploaded a zip file containing a gpx and mmo file of the route. The main loop is run in the anticlockwise direction, ascending up James's Thorn and descending down lightside.

The gpx file opens fine in googleearth. I haven't tried the mmo file but it was done with memory map2004.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stagger

Has anyone a map for the route or grid refs?
I fancy running it when the knee mends.
Many thanks
03-09-2009, 09:08 PM
Stagger

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Good stuff STL;)
04-09-2009, 09:57 PM
IanDarkpeak

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

I've decided I will be doing Shelf Moor:D

I'll bring along some Rescue Ale if there is any interest.
05-09-2009, 09:10 AM
DanAzz

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

I've got permission too :D
05-09-2009, 11:01 AM
second to last

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

It'll be great to see everybody there. Hopefully the rain will hold off. I picked the prizes up from Simon Dunn in Glossop yesterday and I think he may have even done a better job than last year.

Just a reminder that the Junior race is also taking place tomorrow.

Gordon
06-09-2009, 08:54 AM
two toenails

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Just had brekkie and now to make sure that I've got all the gear. Can't wait to get to the climb at James Thorn. Going for a good, steady, I'm just glad to be able to run type run. Might not rain until later on, fingers crossed.:D Hope I can find the Scout Hut. Hope Street?:confused:
06-09-2009, 02:03 PM
two toenails

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Big vote of thanks to everyone concerned, especially the organiser and the people up on the moors. Thanks to those who put out the flags and collect them back in. Shouldn't have passed the young lady on the home stretch, she got a bottle of beer and I didn't. That'll teach me.:D
06-09-2009, 02:38 PM
second to last

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Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Many thanks to everyone who turned out today, runners and marshals.

Well done to Lloyd and Christine as winners today. Lloyd's time was faster than I expected given the conditions underfoot at the moment.

As promised earlier here are the provisional results. I have had to compress the file to meet the upload limit. If there are any changes to names or clubs please let me know in the next couple of days and then I will post the file to the FRA and our webmaster.

Sorry that you missed out on your beer two toe nails. A few people had nipped past before I could hand it out, and then I couldn't catch up with everyone in drinks area.

Gordon
06-09-2009, 04:56 PM
two toenails

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by second to last

Many thanks to everyone who turned out today, runners and marshals.

Well done to Lloyd and Christine as winners today. Lloyd's time was faster than I expected given the conditions underfoot at the moment.

As promised earlier here are the provisional results. I have had to compress the file to meet the upload limit. If there are any changes to names or clubs please let me know in the next couple of days and then I will post the file to the FRA and our webmaster.

Sorry that you missed out on your beer two toe nails. A few people had nipped past before I could hand it out, and then I couldn't catch up with everyone in drinks area.

Gordon

No problem, I'll have a wee dram later!
06-09-2009, 04:56 PM
second to last

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Re: Captions please

So far from home we have

I did warn you it would be wet under foot

or

Keep looking lads, the Rescue Ale is down there.

or

I was only joking, when I told the dark peak runners they had to swim to the start
06-09-2009, 05:25 PM
IanDarkpeak

Re: Captions please

Quote:

Originally Posted by second to last

So far from home we have

I did warn you it would be wet under foot

or

Keep looking lads, the Rescue Ale is down there.

or

I was only joking, when I told the dark peak runners they had to swim to the start

It was wet but not that wet:D

4 minutes faster for me this year. I really like that descent:D

and I made it to third man in the team prize, thanks to Lloyd and Tony.

My Prize????? ......

A bottle of Rescue Ale..........Perfect.

Saw gyppo briefly. Thanks to all the team Gordon, a great race.

and well done to Julien from Glossop, only 13th but he did do a race in Scotland yesterday!!!! what sort of excuse is that;)
06-09-2009, 05:30 PM
finniganjones

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

A link to some photos taken on the descent! Still uploading the remainder!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finniga...7622144903283/
06-09-2009, 06:14 PM
IanDarkpeak

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by finniganjones

A link to some photos taken on the descent! Still uploading the remainder!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finniga...7622144903283/

theres some good pics there Finnigan

how can one runner show a gentle poise with a slightly healthy glow and another look to be in such agony.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finniga...th/3892670239/

I'll let you decide which;)
06-09-2009, 06:21 PM
finniganjones

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

I assume you refer to the one of you and Jackie Lee!? She doesn't look in agony to me! ;)
06-09-2009, 06:23 PM
ShaunP

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Another link to photos from todays race from near the summit.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ShaunP05...eat=directlink
06-09-2009, 06:26 PM
finniganjones

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

IDP,
I liked the 'one leg rolled up' shorts tht you were sporting today. Very Sexy!!:D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finniganjones/3893438750/
06-09-2009, 06:45 PM
IanDarkpeak

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by finniganjones

IDP,
I liked the 'one leg rolled up' shorts tht you were sporting today. Very Sexy!!:D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finniganjones/3893438750/

it's the one that goes with the 'special' handshake
06-09-2009, 08:05 PM
John4of5

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Notice what a great diversity of clubs took part in this race; about 23. That's fantastic in a relatively small field.
Thanks for the organisation Gordon.:)
06-09-2009, 08:15 PM
DanAzz

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Cracking race, thanks to all the marshal's and organisors.
Results posted super quick and Rescue Ale at the end :D
Must remember (or not) how long the climb goes on for, seemed to have forgotten about that bit!!
06-09-2009, 09:52 PM
FellMonster

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Was Lloyd wearing Mizuno Wave Harriers, and if so WHY? :confused:
06-09-2009, 09:56 PM
TurboTom

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by FellMonster

Was Lloyd wearing Mizuno Wave Harriers, and if so WHY? :confused:

because they are shoes made for running,
although they are very poor
06-09-2009, 10:08 PM
IanDarkpeak

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by FellMonster

Was Lloyd wearing Mizuno Wave Harriers, and if so WHY? :confused:

not sure if he was but they must have been those special one with wings on the heels as he was flying today:o
08-09-2009, 01:53 PM
kgc

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Enjoyed the climb up, but didn't like the narrow path along the river near the start or all the peat bog on the way down, I was about 10x slower getting down than I was getting up.
08-09-2009, 06:11 PM
two toenails

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgc

Enjoyed the climb up, but didn't like the narrow path along the river near the start or all the peat bog on the way down, I was about 10x slower getting down than I was getting up.

Much preferred the uphill too. Caught IDP at the Trig and then he was off!
No way could I catch him. Made minutes on me. I can motivate myself up the hills but not so on the flat or downhill.
Train me up Ian please:).
08-09-2009, 06:16 PM
TurboTom

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by two toenails

Much preferred the uphill too. Caught IDP at the Trig and then he was off!
No way could I catch him. Made minutes on me. I can motivate myself up the hills but not so on the flat or downhill.
Train me up Ian please:).

brain off, brakes off
08-09-2009, 06:39 PM
IanDarkpeak

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by two toenails

Much preferred the uphill too. Caught IDP at the Trig and then he was off!
No way could I catch him. Made minutes on me. I can motivate myself up the hills but not so on the flat or downhill.
Train me up Ian please:).

as TT says
long stride and push hard.

I've still got that number for you tt, do you want it?
08-09-2009, 06:41 PM
TurboTom

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

as TT says
long stride and push hard.

I've still got that number for you tt, do you want it?

Fleeters descending advice was the best. Skip, minimizes foot contact with the ground
what number im getting forgetful and yes il have it.
08-09-2009, 06:49 PM
two toenails

Re: Shelf Moor Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

as TT says
long stride and push hard.

I've still got that number for you tt, do you want it?

Yes please, 23 is my Spencer's Dash number.:)

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