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Originally Posted by Marvin
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Originally Posted by Marvin
Thanks Andy. Sent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fleeter
I've never done this before, but will be travelling over from the Dark Side safe in the knowledge that any race just over the hill in the Whaley, Hayfield, Glossop area is always a cracker.
What are anyone's thoughts on the race. I presume fell shoes are the best bet?
I did it in its first year (2007?) but it went from Glossop Fire Station then. It's a fairly quick blast and the climb up to Wormstones and Harry Hut is gradual rather than steep. I would wear fell shoes.
Yep, fell shoes required for this one even though there is some road, and make sure they're tied tight as there are one or two boggy bits on the return that will try to suck your shoes off your feet. And yes, it is a cracker:).Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth of The Dark Side
Registration at the Drovers Arms this year rather than the Fire Station. Not sure exactly where Des is planning to set us off from, but it would be helpful to spread the field out a bit before we join the footpaths.
It seems that this year’s Wormstones fell race has been replaced with the new Chunal fell race, 3.5 miles and 950ft. Starting from the Drovers (not whitfield park).
And here’s a rough route description:-
It starts at the Drovers then along the road to join the track where the Herod starts, then the turns right at Lees farm along footpath to Hobroyd which is behind Pennine View, same hill Herod goes up, but we don't run straight to the top we swing to the left and keep climbing to fenceline, then towards Monks Road, turning off down towards Long Clough then 2 nice climbs before following the descent back to Pennine View then along track to the Drovers.
What makes you think its shorter Marvin?
The Race Updates page still has it at 5 miles, 650ft climb.
er... won't people be a tad disappointed to attend a race called "Wormstones" and then find out that it doesn't go to Wormstones? :confused:
(I know I would've been)
still, sounds like a nice little route - last year's Peak O Trial covered most of it, so I even know the area (slightly)
Count Me In! :cool:
Because I copied and pasted the description that came to me second-hand from Des. The 5 miles and 650ft was Wormstones, not Chunal. Enjoy the bonus climb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth of The Dark Side
And in response to Daz's question about being disappointed, don't be disappointed, enjoy the surprise, after all this is one of Des's races - you should expect the unexpected!:D
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Originally Posted by Darth of The Dark Side
Because Des sent the details to me and then I forwarded them to the rest of the club. 30 seconds later Marvin had put them on here - the power of the internet - amazing!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
See you tonight, then, Darth?
Wormstones on Weds 25th Aug...
see yer there next year then?
Probably not Geoff - over an hours drive there & back for just 3 miles. I think I'll have a wander round Burbage Stanage & Moscar with The Dark Side.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeoffB
not gonna make it tonight after all - car trouble :mad: :(
be interested to hear how the new course goes though...
Yes, over to the sunny side of the hills on two successive Wednesdays would be just too much wouldn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth of The Dark Side
mmm... sun shining there now is it Marv?Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
Nearly:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth of The Dark Side
I think this race should have been renamed the Tour of Chunal, given the variety of incorrect routes taken during the course of the race:D.
Thanks to Des and assistants for such an entertaining evening.
Why on earth did I blindly follow someone the wrong way when I've been there so many dozens of times before? I think it was the Glossopdalers who were the worst in the end! Very sorry for John Hewitt leading most of the race then going the wrong way. He was really flying.
It was a nice route, with a great fast descent, pretty much whichever way you came down. Didn't like the ice-skating on my mudclaws at the end though.
They should have been DQ'd. Pennine wuz robbed! Only kidding. Heard some shouting from the road after we had missed the turn which turned out to be Des but I was determined not to lose sight of the leaders but if I had cut off sooner to get back on track I would have saved some time AND kept Mr Briggs behind me. Ouch. (That was me kicking myself). Great course though and great fun. Thanks Des.
Stop whingeing bird brain.
Never follow anyone wearing a blue and orange vest! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by not mad enough
Yep, definitely blame the Glossopdalers for going the wrong way!!
And Grouse is quite correct, I only caught him because he went wrong 3 times and I only went wrong twice. When I heard Des shouting at us, I just thought it was some farmer ("Get orf my land").
Anyway, it was a cracking little course, and I also felt sorry for John Hewitt - especially after I told him before the race that I thought he would win.
Anyone out for a trot tomorrow ? Anyone know the route - presumably up to Harry hut.
Going by the last couple of years, I would guess at this moment Des is the only one who knows the route for sure.
According to Des it is a new route this year. One thing for certain, if it's one of Des's races, it'll be worth going to.
Des told us today that it's a new route!Quote:
Originally Posted by GeoffB
thanks to des and all marhalls at todays race,cracking race and route if a tad too warm and well done to everyone,just on my second glass of my winnings and going down a treat.
steve.
Yep I agree, really good friendly race and good marshalling, especially where we crossed the road. Will soon be enjoying my winnings for second lady too, mmm.
That was a really enjoyable route. Thank you to Des & his marshalls. Managed another top 25 finish ;)
Some photos from the race can be found on the link below.
Shaun
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ShaunP050
They are good photos, thanks Shaun. When I clocked you I tried to smile but couldn't quite manage it. Glad to see I wasn't the only gurner. Manhar looks seriously fierce! Thanks Des and all the ace marshalls! Bad luck to Nick who enjoyed the race so much he put on an extra loop!!!
Seriously fierce - more like seriously bulky - memo to self - lose some weight fat boy.:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Grouse
apologies if this is posted elsewhere, my search only found a thread from 2009.
is there a route map available for Wormstones race next week? or a description of the route at least?
who's gonna be there?
I'm sure one will appear very soon!!!
I've just dropped off the KFR Race Kit with Des,
So, all should be set for next Weds' eve,
Tis' a cracking course..
I'll be there....
I'll be there too. I've never done this one, despite it being the race which inspired me to take up running (having come across a bunch of lunatics - many now my friends - bombing down from Harry Hut whilst I was out walking in 2008).
Don't know how this is going to look, but this is a photo of the route...
Oh yes, it goes up to Wormstones first, then Harry Hut and across to Whitely Nab.
Attachment 4965
has the route changed? I did this in 2007, I think, and the course was different...
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Originally Posted by GeoffB
Yes, it used to go up to Harry Hut then swing left across the moor and back down to Gnat Hole (starting & finishing at the Fire Station).Quote:
Originally Posted by Skarsnik
thanks for the info and photo of the map, very helpful