Full Tour of Pendle

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Hmm, that probably IS one of the worst places to have to bale out.
Why did you have to laugh though? Weeping like a child would be the response of any normal person. :D

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Well I laughed, because I knew it was the worst place to get caught out, and there was nothing I could do about it besides crack on back to the car. Just treated it as a mini-test.

As I was limping back up the climb, I still wanted to get to the top before some other runners that were heading down to start the climb hehe :cool:

I was lucky to have delayed injury pain though, it didn't feel all that bad until I got home, then I was like oh crap! And I'm still in some pain today, yay :)

Can your brain be capable of delaying some pain or feeling or reducing the effect until you get yourself out of a threatening situation?

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Originally Posted by ukhursty

Can your brain be capable of delaying some pain or feeling or reducing the effect until you get yourself out of a threatening situation?

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Of course thats why you get an adrenalin boost.

Do you think the ground might be soft enough to take a stud? ;)

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Do you think the ground might be soft enough to take a stud? ;)

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Chest waders with spiked soles would probably be best :D

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Originally Posted by Oven Gloves

Chest waders with spiked soles would probably be best :D

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Cheers. I'll check the Inov-8 listing for those.

Apparently, they do them at 285g, 330g, with tungsten tips, or in goretex. :D

I can see myself missing a bloody checkpoint: not for the clag just cos there's too many of the b* ggers.

11 in 17 miles? Round one hill?

I'm sure it's all well-justified ....

As said before I'm a Pendle Virgin:eek: so just wondered how peoples times compare with the Skyline or PPP etc

Just thinking how steady my plod round will be;)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Just thinking how steady my plod round will be;)

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You'll finish before me Ian, pint of Guinness please;)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

just wondered how peoples times compare with the Skyline or PPP etc

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I did Pendle in 3.30 and Edale Skyline in 4.50 if that helps Ian.

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

I can see myself missing a bloody checkpoint: not for the clag just cos there's too many of the b* ggers.

11 in 17 miles? Round one hill?

I'm sure it's all well-justified ....

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To make sure no-one misses out one of those crucial back-end climbs.;)

i did pendle in 4:03 and PPP in 4:49

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

As said before I'm a Pendle Virgin:eek: so just wondered how peoples times compare with the Skyline or PPP etc

Just thinking how steady my plod round will be;)

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I'll guess you at 3:00 Ian. I think the soft ground this year will prevent you from dipping under..................

Been out this morning and the wind is still prevalent, and the direction its is blowing at the minute will be right into your face from CP1 to CP2, which in my opinion is where you can make a lot of time up.

good luck for tomorrow people. Was going for my forth consequtive TOP but voted against it. Other commitments.
Its gonna be the usual underfoot but lets see if you can get some interesting rain/sleet and/or gales?
Have Fun!!!

rain's been pretty serious further north: bridges coming down and all sorts in Cumbria. 200 had to be rescued from homes in Cockermouth.

Just looking at the BBC little video forecast online, and basically its blanket heavy rain from about 10.30am hehe, I'm not joking!! :)

It will make it more fun though for sure, and slightly harder.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

As said before I'm a Pendle Virgin:eek: so just wondered how peoples times compare with the Skyline or PPP etc

Just thinking how steady my plod round will be;)

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Err much different
I think you have a bit of pressure on;)

Will I still get the t-shirt if I at least attempt the tour but have to pull out and retire?

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

I'll guess you at 3:00 Ian. I think the soft ground this year will prevent you from dipping under..................

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Thanks Ady, there goes my plod round now you thrown down a marker;):D

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

rain's been pretty serious further north: bridges coming down and all sorts in Cumbria. 200 had to be rescued from homes in Cockermouth.

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Rain hasn't been horrific round here but around 30-40 trees have blown over around Langsett wood

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Thanks Ady, there goes my plod round now you thrown down a marker;):D



Rain hasn't been horrific round here but around 30-40 trees have blown over around Langsett wood

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Hi Ian, pls pls pls don't underestimate this plod, it is a fast start with a loving sting in it's tail, you will have a great day out, and it's our patch so don't twist something or you will have me looking after you:eek:

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Originally Posted by Amex

Hi Ian, pls pls pls don't underestimate this plod, it is a fast start with a loving sting in it's tail, you will have a great day out, and it's our patch so don't twist something or you will have me looking after you:eek:

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Thanks Steve. I best put a case of 'Ale' in;):)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Thanks Steve. I best put a case of 'Ale' in;):)

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From what I've heard and the training runs you've put in, I'll be shocked if you come in over 3.00hrs :cool:

Its definitely achievable if you stay on the lines. Soft ground or no soft ground I think.

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Originally Posted by ukhursty

Will I still get the t-shirt if I at least attempt the tour but have to pull out and retire?

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Yep, you get it at registration and I don't think they would snatch it out of your cold wet hands if you retire :rolleyes::D

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Thanks Steve. I best put a case of 'Ale' in;):)

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Well if you need any help carrying it Ian ;):D

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Originally Posted by Alf

Yep, you get it at registration and I don't think they would snatch it out of your cold wet hands if you retire :rolleyes::D

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Hehe great stuff. Just need a knee support now and I should be able to hobble round some of the tour :)

Just popped me money thru Kieran's letterbox, Pendle looking great on the drive back home - even a bit sun-dappled.:eek:

One more sleep! I'm so excited - dodgy knee or no dodgy knee!:D

"Sun-dappled"! Perhaps it'll dry out by the morning!

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

Just popped me money thru Kieran's letterbox, Pendle looking great on the drive back home - even a bit sun-dappled.:eek:

One more sleep! I'm so excited - dodgy knee or no dodgy knee!:D

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Did you not know!
Entries closed on Wednesday
Surely some one told you SS:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

Just popped me money thru Kieran's letterbox, Pendle looking great on the drive back home - even a bit sun-dappled.:eek:

One more sleep! I'm so excited - dodgy knee or no dodgy knee!:D

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Just read the entry form mate 'To be received no later than 19th. Nov. 2009 '

Should be ok though!!

weather could be worse but can we believe Metcheck??

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...p?zipcode=bb12 9ju

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Originally Posted by Runway

Did you not know!
Entries closed on Wednesday
Surely some one told you SS:rolleyes:

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Someone was kind enough to let me know, cheers!;)

I spoke to Kieran Tues, e-mailed form on Weds and he said it was okay to pop money thru on my way home from B'ham on Friday.

It's all good!;)

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Originally Posted by Martins Mrs

weather could be worse but can we believe Metcheck??

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...p?zipcode=bb12 9ju

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Wind from the south, therefore tough on the first half, but more importantly a tail wind for most of the 2nd half ;)

Visibility: Poor. According to the Met-office. :D

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Originally Posted by Alf

Well if you need any help carrying it Ian ;):D

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Never mind help carrying it. I will help you drink it!! Preferably before the start

Should I take my waterproof jacket tomorrow?:confused:

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Originally Posted by So Wood

Should I take my waterproof jacket tomorrow?:confused:

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Wetsuit more like :cool:

And a dinghy, flippers, goggles.

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Originally Posted by ukhursty

From what I've heard and the training runs you've put in, I'll be shocked if you come in over 3.00hrs :cool:

Its definitely achievable if you stay on the lines. Soft ground or no soft ground I think.

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oh crap:eek: pressure is on now:D

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Originally Posted by Man from Del Monte

Never mind help carrying it. I will help you drink it!! Preferably before the start

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I feel this may slow you down...;)

http://www.mwis.org.uk/mountain/PD.PDF

although this is the peak forcast it's not far away and it's where the weather is coming from

It'll be sunshine and cracking t'flags tomorrow, in my imagination:D
Maybe should have posted that on made up weather thread:rolleyes:

Not sure I'm going to make this one. Couldn't get out the valley this morning and doubt I can get to the motorway now.. With more rain on its way :-(

gutted.