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Map of course attached. Its very straight forwards affair, out and back from the campsite to the summit.
Its not in the online fixture list because that is the choice of the organiser. Full details are in the FRA handbook though, also the race was previewed in 'The Fell Runner' magazine in I think February 2007 prior to last years championships.
PJ
Sorry the map's a bit blurred due to low resolution, but I think you will get the drift when you compare it with your own map.
Are we parking in that boggy field again Peejay or should we find a spot on the road?
Cheers
Stagger
The field is available again this year, and you will have paid for the privilige of parking there in your entry fee. Unfortunately degree of boggyness is beyond my control :rolleyes:
Well who's going to this then?
other than me and flightless bird?
i,ll be at this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
i,ve not been up whernside before so looking forward to it.
straight up and back down the same way is,nt it????:)
Yep, a great little race. Introduce yourself Paul although I guess you will not be of of seven:)Quote:
Originally Posted by tallpaul
Well if you're on Whernside you'll be on your own. At least one person seems to confuse Whernside and Great Whernside every year :rolleyes:.Quote:
Originally Posted by tallpaul
I'm thinking about doing this as I've not done it before :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
I'm intending to be there too. Something tells me it'll be a bit colder and damper than running in Marseille last weekend...:eek:
It was pretty warm apparently. No hassle with the medical certificate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface
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Originally Posted by Tussockface
BBC weather says it is going to be sunny and a high of 7c. Sounds absolutely Mediteranian to me!:D
Bring your sun cream! :rolleyes:
ill hopefuly venutre up for this,
see you all there, twill be good
Hope to see you there Jamie. Be good to catch up. You paddling over pal? ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by NotOnUrHelly
No but may camp the night before, is the campsite cheap and near a pub?
Derby, we'll have to make time a beer after the race what you reckon
I'll be there :)
It was! Several people were hospitalised after collapsing, and, sadly, there was one fatality (a guy who passed out two hundred metres from the end).Quote:
Originally Posted by Feet in the Cowclaps
Report to follow, either on the relevant thread, or on the Fellponies site (since I ran as an MP (Mediterranean Pony)).
Regarding the medical certificate: I'll PM you, but it WAS accepted.
Stagger.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flightless Bird
The knee worked fine today at Osmotherly. So I'll be there. Am I doing the driving? Think I owe you and Mrs S a lift.
G
Your 4x4 will be just the job.
The car park (field) tends to be a little damp, then it turns in to a blooming great mud bath.
Mrs Stagger is on football duties but I think the bullet might be coming if he can get a day pass.:eek:
Stagger.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
The 4 * 4 has gone. But I now have the ugliest car in the world. :D So you and Bullett will be okay for a lift, and if we get stuck you can push. :D
Let me know what time you want picking up.
G
For those of us driving cars that don't like mud, is it possible to park anywhere drier, eg on the road or in a 'proper' car park? I've just had to pay a garage bill of £1600, don't want to lose the bugger in a bog...:eek:
If the parking is in the field behind the church which it usually is then you wont get bogged down in the field. I've parked there in all weathers for the last 10 years at least and the only place it gets trickey is a little bit muddy at the entrance after a day of heavy rain when the odd car sometimes needs a helping shove. The field has a very shallow top soil on top of rubble and stone which keeps it well drained. (I used to dig the latrines trench every July for Bingley Harriers triple T event!!!!!!):):)
You obviously weren't at this race in 2006 :rolleyes:.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iken Fityemean
You beat me to it David, I had to put the Mudclaws back on and help like everyone else.Quote:
Originally Posted by david
And its been wetter this year:eek:
Me and ChrisG should be there. Never done it before, looking forward to it!
What a morning up the dale! Loads of forumites out, fantastic organisation, perfect weather, what must be one of the very best descents and a pint in a packed Dales pub :)
Nice to meet you Sir
I agree with the descent quote but it does take the wind out of the sails on the ascent.
Well done and thank-you to Peejay and his merry band of helpers.
Some good tails to tell but some ale to down first:)
We had to shove a car out at 10.30am who was only using it to turn round.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Iken Fityemean
Yep, brilliant race, conditions were difficult, very boggy , which meant times were a bit down. Took a fall coming down the rocks just before Hag Dyke, anyone else take a tumble? Thanks to PeeJay and everyone who helped to organise the event, must of been pretty chilly up top for them!
Yep!!Quote:
Originally Posted by WillMarsh
Got a rather nice scrape going down my left shin and a nice lump under me knee :)
What a good race,thanks everyone
it was easier to marshall than run up that big chuffing hill!
well done to wharfedale for the team prize.
ian holmes had a great run as did helen.
robert jebb and sharon were your summit marshalls
younger brother andrew won his first ever prize and is a great talent for the future and one to watch out for.
bingley who were 2nd team had ruth whitehead as there 3rd counter!
pj's organising skills are always spot on and always ensures a trouble free smooth run event.
im sure he even organised the weather.
he intends to get the results up here in about 3 days.
Excellent race. It really is a brilliant descent.
As Stagger pointed out to me, my new Walshes ran very well, though my legs struggled to keep up. I might buy a size slower next time.
Impressive run for the line Derby. Are you moving to sprinting?
I can vouch for Fleeter's fall - I saw the blood :eek:. Keep up the good work though, young 'un, you're getting faster and faster.
Loved PJ's disclaimer at the bottom of the weather forecast! Very funny and topical...
Thanks to all who helped; also to Simon and Neil from Baildon who detoured to the car park in case I needed a shove out the mud. It was Neil's first fell race, and judging by the grin on his face at the end, I think we've got another one hooked!
I enjoyed today Tussockface and it's the best I've felt for months but no plans for a move to spinting :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface
Results done sooner than expected & sent to Brett for FRA web site.
There should be news of photos in due course.
PJ
Cheers :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeJay
Thanks Pete
Fantastic race, really enjoyed it :D
results
Had a Good day out. Excellent race, perfect weather and a great pint in the pub afterwards.
ps. got to be one of the best descents going.
Good effort Peejay and Brett on such prompt results:)
Is it time for the truth yet??
I've had a few now:):):)
It's always time for the truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
(Unless you're Russell Brand and it concerns Andrew Sach's granddaughter).