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It's a lovely race and pretty easy to follow. The race essentially visits four tops: Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion, in that order. The start to Moel Eilio is normally well marked/marshaled and the route between the tops is as you would expect from examination of the map. From Moel Cynghorion you head NW, descending steeply, towards Grid reference SH 578 572. Once on the bridleway, the route to the end is obvious.
Kit requirements are as usual for an AM.
I'm going to have to learn to type faster. People are always getting the jump on me! :(
I didn't know about the charity event Iain. Sounds good for the family.
One of the best races in the country...certainly one of the most beautiful. Loads to do for the family in Llanberis...boating, puff-puff up Snowdon, slate museum, sheep-bothering etc etc etc.
Don't cogitate, just do it!
Got this one planned, missed it last year as was doing Jura - looking forward to it :)
This race is an absolute cracker. Has everything, very runnable with little rock. I am slightly perplexed, since it was a British counter in 2008 and has all of a sudden disappeared off the race calendar.
Anyone know if this is still running as I was thinking of returning to Wales for this one.
I'd keep an eye on http://www.wfra.org.uk/ and http://eryriharriers.blogspot.com/
Our friends from the west are sometimes not the most forthcoming about events. Though they organise some absolutely cracking races. I can totally recommend some cross border interloping, the races are a joy. Though I will brush up on my welsh for 'park over there' next time I'm back at the northern end of their range.
Pob lwc!
Deffo still on, 15th May I believe, organised by The Lloyds.....
I did it in atrocious conditions whilst holidaying in Snowdonia in 2009,It was fantastic,Great race.Do it:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Scott
It was pretty grim weather last year,did it in 2008 aswell,will be back in may,one of my fave races,much better than fairfield
It was pretty grim in 2003 as well. Loved the race apart from the long run in to the finish by the Youth Hostel
Great race. One of my favourites except for the 1st mile or so
Doing it next year Tom? I see Andy is up for it. I am definately up for a return visit. That first climb blows your legs off for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboTom
can anybody confirm this date?Quote:
Originally Posted by RhosgadMath
not in FRA calendar
I'd quite happily fork out for the WFRA calendar if somebody can assure me that it's in there! ;)
Drop them an email, it'll be on the Snowdonia Marathon website?
Good Thinking Iain!
got reply from Jayne...
May 15th
looking forward to it already :D
Does anyone know if this race is going ahead ?
Never done it but would like to have a go this year. Whats navigation like ?
We were just checking it on the eryri website last nightQuote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
http://racerecce.co.uk/racerecce/Eve...spx?Eventid=31
looks like it's on there.
I found it navigation fine when I did it
Many thanks, Looking forward to it already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just a Lurker!
And very cheeky I know but a rough idea of the route ?
The start and finish points have moved about in the last few years, but the basic route is the same. Last time I ran it, the race started on the lane at about GR 574600. You make your way up the lane, until you get to about GR 562597, at which point you head up the fairly obvious track to the summit of Moel Eilio. From here you go straight to Foel Gron and then to Foel Goch. From Foel Goch, run down to Bwlch Maesgwm and then up the final big climb to Moel Cynghorion. From the summit, head NW down, depending on your personal taste, a great descent. Aim to meet the Maesgwm bridleway again at about GR 578571. Finally, follow the bridleway back to the finish at the youth hostel at GR 574596.
Many thanks to you both, Lurker and Fortinbras. Sounds hard. Can't wait.
good description Fortinbras.
the terrain is quite fast going as it is mostly on grass and tracks.two big climbs to tackle i,e Moel Eilio and Cynghorion but all very runnable.navigation is quite straightforward,obvious tracks and fence lines on most of the route ,the only real route choice is the line from Cynghorion to the Maescwm path,although this depends if there is a checkpoint on Foel Gron(some runners skirt around it)
Yep - looking forward to this one again - it was my first "comeback" race after 18 years in the wilderness last year - and thoroughly enjoyed the 4 seasons in one race conditions that we had...hailstones...not kidding you...very windy! but great to be out there...the run down from Cynghorion to the path was hard going - but enjoyable...remember once on the path you still have a good treck back to the finish line...
In the past few years they've included Foel Gron. I think that's now the route for the future, because it's the course Nick Swinburn set the record on (and I think the old Croasdale? record too..).
Was going down to Cribyn but only back from the States Thursday and then off to Croatia Monday so if I can't be arsed with the travel to Cribyn I'm quite tempted to make a rare North Walean appearance...
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Originally Posted by rocksteady
the Cribyn is a worth while race to do a good little route.is it a championship race?
Is there a checkpoint on the path at that grid ref? or is it just a matter of running down hill where you want and joining the path at somepoint, had a run round the other day and theres many possibilities off cynghorian and at the bottom theres a massive ditch and loads of this tussocky grass, stuff. haha, this sound about right? saul
just seen the WFRA website so to answer my own question.....yesQuote:
Originally Posted by rocksteady
yes there is a checkpoint on the maescwm path.if the weather is clear you`ll be able to see the checkpoint from the summit of Cynghorion as its furnished with a florecent plaque.(its were the massive ditch is)Quote:
Originally Posted by SLovatt
Yeah Welsh Open, but not done/won't do enough to count , I just fancied it as it looks a classic race, and then combine it with a Black Mountains recce ahead of Septembers Brit Champs race.Quote:
Originally Posted by rocksteady
But that means back Thursday, away Saturday/Sunday, away Monday > Croatia, and that's now looking a bit of a ball ache.
Saul, there's normally a small trod through the tussocks, I almost straight line it. I think the CP is normally at the same point as the Peris one, so just on the path, before the sheep folds, unavoidable really so enroute.
I ran through a few weeks ago and it was still pretty boggy through there, but we've had little rain since.
Righto nice one Iain, Ill have a another bash round tomorrow and see, should be a good race looking forward to it
Good Weather today for this race - was made up to knock 13 mins off last years time - same again next year and I might even win a prize! ;-)...1.22.59
thanks to the marshalls/organisers again.
Da Iawn Dyl.
Was a awsome route and the first climb was a beast!! and the last one up Cynghorion, but the last descent was INSANE, loved it. Happy with 2nd and 1:09:12 at my first attempt. Will know what to expect next year. Thanks for the brilliant prize, £40 Pete Bland Sports voucher and a expensive looking Salomon vest. Awsome!!
Great race and a fantastic day for it, the views were awesome. I couldn't help stop a couple of times to take photos(sad git). My time was no where near as impressive as some but I don't think I'll ever be competing for top spot.
Thanks to organisers, marshals and mountain rescue for keeping an eye on us.
Now to the pub I think
About perfect conditions today. 4.5 minutes slower than my last run there...Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
good to get out though
was meant to do the race today but we had some guests last night so i drank a little to much red wine didnt wake up till 11:00 and with a very sore head.so was a bit pissed off!!!!
who won? are the results out yet?
:)1:21 for me today, almost exactly the same time as last year! Can't understand it, thought I was in better condition and last years race was so blustery! (wind must have been behind me up the first climb last year!)
Great day though, enjoyed it and its the last run for me before a family holiday to Egypt:cool:
http://sportpicturescymru.co.uk/
For those that are interested.
Tim Werret won, 68 ish, Ifan Richards 2nd, 69, Martin Cliffe 3rd, 71, me 4th 73, Saul 5th 74, Fleeter 74, Matt Fortes 7th not sure on rest, Andrea won womens.
well done Iain,Tim Werret.....havent seen him in ages good to see him back running well,should be a good Mercia team in the relays this year(as ever).Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR