It will be good to do battle with the regulars again! I'm currently planning my alpine trip around the race dates as I really want to do all 9 races this year.
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It will be good to do battle with the regulars again! I'm currently planning my alpine trip around the race dates as I really want to do all 9 races this year.
Well they are in my diary. Let's hope injury doesn't stop play next year. Great fun :-)
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Originally Posted by karlwoof
There were slips available with 2013 dates at the last race of the year.
Well, there must have been, as I've got one, & it's the only place I can have got one from
I'm going to have a go at the trunce next year it sounds like fun!!
It is!!!!:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by MickTor
Ahh, it was great to be back last night:D
We even had 3 first-timers show up for the race! (not sure what they thought of it though?)
First Trunce in 3 years for me since moving away from Sheffield but it was just as I remembered it... fast and furious but brilliant! Pit parky out though!
Hope to try and make a couple more this year, see you there!
Good to see so many familiar faces at the Trunce. It's a great social event, alas my time following injuries was shocking. could be my first nil point for years :(Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardAThackeray
Good to see Ginge whinge again, I just love the banter...:)
Woops! Thought it was tonight!!
Results here... and 4 points to me.....:)Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
http://www.undeadmonkey.org.uk/trunce/results/
None for me, as the right ankle & heel's playing up a bit (think it may be the start of 'P-F'?)
Didn't spot Richard Asquith taking photos, until I was well into the water, some of my club-mates look a bit shocked at re-entering the water (& the temperature of it)
Crikey, what a turn-out again!!
That must be close to, if not a record?
A very gentle plod round last night, as 2 of our Radiography girls had turned up (they said they might), so I'd promised to guide them round, & make sure they were okay
They got round, & as far as I know(?) enjoyed it, with Pam finishing 260th, & Susie coming down 'hand in hand' with me to collect 277th
I've not seen either of them today, but if I get a punch on the nose tomorrow, I have my answer to what they thought of it;)
350 finishers in all catagories!!! 193 in the main race??Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardAThackeray
Numbers back down again last night (193 Senior finishers)
Was it the highly inclement weather of the day that reduced the numbers?, at least it rained before the race (circa 18:15 ish)
Heel still very painful, but I was round 12 minutes faster without having to escort my collegues round, but still a struggle on the descents
It must be improving, as I could actually walk this morning when I got up:closed:
Enjoyed Mondays race, but still suffering a bit.
I think the Plantar Fasciitis is going, but I'm certainly not race-fit, as evidenced by my appallingly slow starts/first mile
I saw a (usually slower) club-mate about 30 places ahead after the 1st river crossing, so chased a bit,& caught him by the 2nd.
Dropped him on the climb from crossing 3, but he had other ideas and just out-sprinted me for the line.
Oh well!! maybe next time?
However, the real point of this to thank Andy & team for another evenings excellent racing.
Thank you all!!
Hoping to make this one tonight.
Race 5 was my first ever attempt and really enjoyed it.
I wonder what the deluge of rain we've had over the weekend has done to the river crossings? :)
Slightly faster than Race 6, but still way off the pace! (can't shake the PF, & subsequent iffy Knee, due to compensating for it)
Thanks again to Andy & crew for organising/time-keeping/etc.......
Richard, I did spot you on the 'return' & thought I was smiling atyou in recognition, but the photos of me appear to disprove that:o
Knocked nearly a minute off my first attempt coming in at 32:59 this time. I quickly realised first time out that you need to get a bit nearer the front at the start otherwise you end up queuing for all the stiles/gates etc. So crept a bit further forward Monday and it paid off.
I'm still learning the course though and need to work out where I can find a bit more time. :)
Really enjoyed the photo's Richard, I look like a man possessed.
http://www.flamingphotography.co.uk/..._18814770.jpeg
As you found out, go like buggery the first mile, to the Gate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zarch
Then be prepared to try & pass people on the main hill.....attempting to recover on the 'steps'
Personally speaking, I'd aimed to drop my PB to 30:30 (or below, from 31:03) this season, but injury certainly put paid to that ambition, so I'm just going to be very happy for a '32' in race 8 or 9
Not quite sure how I did it, but knocked another minute off my best last night, so 33:57, 32:59 and now 31:58 in my first three runs.
I suppose it helped having a pal run with me (well run off in front of me) and gave me someone to chase. ;)
It was strange though, that in the previous two races I near on sprinted down the final hill, but last night I had nothing left to do that, but I still took a minute off my time?? Must have gone for it through the early part of the race?
Need to work out what training is required to recover quicker from the hills to be able to get back running again on the flat bits.
You might find that the August races are always a bit faster for the midpack runner as the entry on these races is lower due to hols so the hold ups are less at the stiles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zarch
either way well done it all counts
Managed to knock about 1:20 off my round 7 time, so the foot (& knee) must be improving!?:confused:
Now, I've just got to resume starting further forward (& having confidence again?),and not hang about near the back at the start, thinking I'll be getting in other runners way, with my hobbling along
We had 2 (Club) newcomers to the race, one of them managed a 'sub 32', so well done David Hughes!! (can't see the other in the results; Mark Mills)
As usual, a big "Thankyou" to Andy & team for organising, registration, starting & all the business at the finish-line :thumbup::thumbup:
An excellent collection, as usual Richard.
Once more, a huge "Thankyou" to Andy & crew for making it all possible for us
We had a newcomer, who hated every minute of it, when he'd just crossed the line, but was asking when the next one was by the time he'd got his breath back!!!
Possible stupid question.
How do I get a Trunce number? (Can't seem to find a link to "register" on the web site).
Apologies in advance if I'm missing something obvious...
Turn up. Join first-timers queue. Give name. Pay money. Get number. Yours for life.
Thanks for that. See you all on March 31st :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Vegan Runner
Excellent!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PhatBoySlim
Give you time to save up the exhorbitant entry fee!!
(if Andy keeps it the same this year?)
What a cracking race!! Again
- A nice temperature
- The rain held off
- The woods weren't too slippery, to cause the newcomers any problems (as far I know)
- The Don wasn't too deep to slow progress much (@ crossing 2)
- I managed to beat all of my club-mates, who came down to run
And, a record field (so it seems??), with 322 finishers
A big "Thankyou" to Andy & his valiant team for allowing us all the pleasure(!?!) of running whilst getting wet & muddy!!!
It was interesting at the point heading to the gap in the wall. There were runners all over the place, obviously newbies picked up about 10 places, plus lots of roadies in road shoes...Big fail on the first race :)
Happy with my time but will glad to get back under 30 minutes.
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Originally Posted by RichardAThackeray
Can't see you listed in results IanQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
By 'gap in the wall' do you mean the one partway into the Woods, or the one back onto the road, after 'Don crossing 2'?
Photos are ready to view from Trunce 1. PLEASE feel free to put the link on club websites if you so wish. There are two sets of about 100 in each. Some amazing runners last night.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/92673091@N08/sets/
He has been told. 30.42 was my time which was spot on as I'd predicted sub 31 after my two races yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardAThackeray
The one part way through the wood. There were runners on all three paths and even one on top of the mound? don't you just love indecision.
My first Trunce - and not my last - LOVED IT!! There's a cracking picture of me overtaking in the water, but I assure all that it was a fair move, even if the picture has a 'strong arm' look about it...anyone know if the lass who took a fall is ok? She made it back to the finish but looked pretty shattered, credit to her, whoever she is. Sub 32 next time and then hunting for points....
Hi JeffQuote:
Originally Posted by Dreaded Jeff
Hope it's not one of our girls, as she's not showing in results, & I haven't been able to find anything out about her yet
Obviously, I do wish whomever it was a swift & painless recovery
By the way, t'was I who spoke to you, about the 'Ilkley Moor Fell-Race' & shook your hand after the race
See they've gone all commercial...
Now £1.50 entry fee..
Yeah, but free water at 3 points! What more do you want....?Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
This reported on the Trunce site. please stay away from the houses..
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Hi All, we had a legitimate complaint from a young lady during the warm up for the 5 mile SYRRL run on Wednesday about runners (mostly men but at least one woman) urinating behind her house. She said this also happens during the TRUNCE. There was a sign asking runners not to use that area as a toilet but some runners obviously thought their need over rode any considerations for the people living with the smell and distasteful behaviour. We all need to relieve ourselves before a race, either from over hydrating or nerves but please do not do this anywhere near the houses on the right hand side of the field. Ultimately it could affect the running of the race. Basically ask yourself 'Would you want someone pissing in your back yard?'
335 Senior runners last night!!!