That's brilliant, thanks Bill. Fascinating reading. Some people held a pretty consistent place throughout the race whereas others (like me) were up and down like a yoyo - at least you meet more people that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by BillJ
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That's brilliant, thanks Bill. Fascinating reading. Some people held a pretty consistent place throughout the race whereas others (like me) were up and down like a yoyo - at least you meet more people that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by BillJ
probably being a bit thick here, but can still only see the basic finishing time results...Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
The race page (http://www.cvfr.co.uk/Races/Trog/troghome.htm) does have a link to the splits (and some photos) as well as the basic finish results.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo
Not sure why you can't see them. Does the page need refreshing?
no it was my cache - I was getting served an old version of the pageQuote:
Originally Posted by BillJ
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Thinking of doing the full trog next year, what's the course like? More specifically, what's nav like?
(now posted on correct race page :o)
This race can be very different depending on the weather. If you're lucky you might get it cold enough that the bogs are frozen, or snow so you can follow the footprints of everyone in front (assuming that's not you). Or you might get a clear day after weeks of rain, so you can see where you're going while you leap the tussocks and swim through the bogs. Or you might get clag so you can wander in circles through the bogs till you find the shoe you lost an hour ago. If you're really lucky it won't rain at all in January, the bogs will dry up and the sun will shine (honest, this did happen one year!).
But seriously, you want to do this race. The worst tussocks and bog are between CP 2 and 3, and there's some more bog between 5 and 6, but other than that it's mostly paths or trods that are nice and runable. It's a good long race that is hard enough to make sure you keep the training up over winter. It covers some fairly remote and wild moors, but if you did lose the way in the clag you could generally follow your compass and expect to come across some sign of civilisation. It's worth a recce if you want to know all the little trods or want to be prepared for thick clag, but a bit of sensible map reading on the day would probably still see you round.
There's lots of soup and cake at the finish, and there's even a bar for that essential post 20 mile race beer.
Entry forms will be available sometime after Christmas or the New Year - I'll let you know on the forum once entries open.
This race is the business. Don't let the BL status fool you; it's almost entirely runnable which, perversely, makes it very tough, especially in the last 30-40mins as you come back across the bog and tussocks. The recce is definitely advised, even then you really need to have some compass bearings worked out in advance to mark on your race number.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
Organisation is spot on, lots of refreshments and hot showers (as long as you don't get there too late!) and the all important bar. You can even sit out on the terrace and lift your glass to the stragglers coming in!
I ran from Cock Hill to High Brown Knoll yesterday and was amazed at the obviousness (is that a word?) of the trod, a couple of years ago it was relativley trodless (is that a word?). The recent Half Trog after a night of heavy rain had probably helped define the path.
Trodlessness?Quote:
Originally Posted by charlieB
Untrodosity?
Atrodic?
Entries now open for 2012 Wadsworth Trog (Feb 11th)
There is a downloadable entry form on here: http://www.cvfr.co.uk/races/wadsworth-trog/
Hannah (race organiser) says that she'll be unable to answer any queries until after Jan 2nd, since she'll be on Arran with no internet or mobile reception. Bliss!
Yikes, this Tesco's Finest sherry must be stronger than I realised: I'm thinking of entering again :w00t:
I'm just supping some Rose (Xmas prezzie from work) and thinking the same:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Merry Christmas Merry Steve! :cool:
Same to thee and Stef, av a good un:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Entry list for those received by Friday is on the Calder Valley Website. http://www.cvfr.co.uk/races/wadsworth-trog/ It'll be updated regularly.
Maybe some of you 513 (and counting) 3 Peakers fancy a challenging training run on 11 Feb? Low tech low cost pre entry for the Trog now open!
Possibly of interest for anyone doing a weekday recce of the Trog is that there is now a cafe at Old Town Cricket Club (raceHQ) open 0630-1400, mon-fri. Serves breakfasts/cakes/lunches etc....yum. Note not open Sat/Sun.
Away with work this year, well gutted!! :/
Hard luck hursty but on the positive side that means a lot of us will be one place further forward in the finishing order this year :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by ukhursty
Is there still time to enter?
Yes! Get your entries to me, using the form on the CVFR website, by 30th January. You even get a t-shirt this year to celebrate 25 years of Calder Valley, plus the usual soup, bread, cakes and hot drinks at the end. And of course you get a lovely 20 mile run. All for £6. Now where was that thread about expensive races and poor value for money?
Possibly the best value race (pounds per mile) on the market
How many are in so far?
Hi Trig- 70 odd so far. We'll get the list updated on the cvfr website shortly.
Had forgotten about this race... Did it 2 years ago as my first long off-road race. Really bonked 2/3rds of the way around but dragged myself to the end... I wonder how it'd be now?
Only one way to find out - entry's in the post :D
I'm in. Done this twice and had a bad run both times: properly lost, cramp, back at the finish in time to hear the end of the presentation, the usual stuff :closed:
This sounds like my run at The Trigger. I've just popped my entry in the post, so I'm hoping for a bit of redemption before I tackle the High Peak Marathon...Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
I'm in it for the free cakes and sarnies - best taken after 3 hours of intense bog trotting
Updated entry list is on the web here http://www.cvfr.co.uk/wp-content/upl...h-Jan-Trog.pdf
At least you heard a bit of the presentation....:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Eer, Pauline Linton (no 44 on your list) should be in the Fv40. :closed:, ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by jellybabyfairy
I'll have words with my secretary. Just can't get the staff these days. Mind you, I don't think the marriage contract covered race organising. I know I said something loving him during sickness and health, but I'm not so sure I'm committed to love during stupidity and incompetence (But just in case he reads this I'd better note that I still do:) ).Quote:
Originally Posted by Latege
If you're still thinking about this race, get your entries in! Only a week to get your entry in the post! ABSOLUTELY NO entries on the day!
I've just been having a look at the entries to date. There's a few teams who have two entrants - it would be nice to see a third and see some competition for team prizes. There's also plenty of scope for some more female entries - it's worth a good fight to get the heavy slate trophy for this category! Helen Fines isn't running the Trog this year, so she'll not be getting her hands on the trophy this time round. Who thinks they have space for it in their trophy cabinet?
Nidd Valley need one more woman to enter to make a team and give the Todmorden women some competition in the women’s team category. Or any other clubs fancy putting in a women's team? It would be great to see some more competition in this category. Maybe 2 more from Dark Peak to make a team with Nicky Spinks?
East Cheshire Harriers, Holmfirth Harriers, Macclesfield, and Middleton Harriers each need one more man to enter to compete for the men’s team prize.
Northumberland, Ilkley and Bingley each need one more male vet to enter to compete for the vet men’s team prize.
So go forth and round up your team mates, and I'll see your entries on my doormat next week...
I'm posting mine Monday - will get the Heptonstall mass-ive to get theirs in too.
Excellent dining at The Hebden today - hope you can reserve me a table in the Jelly Baby club house for my post-Trog sarnies and cake.
Last chance to get your entry in the post on Saturday. Make sure you use the right sized first class stamp on your envelope. Yes, I've had to pay to collect an entry from the Post Office :o No, don't take that as an opportunity to 'forget' to put the right postage on :wink:
I'm a bit tied up the next couple of days, and won't have much internet access, so don't be surprised if I don't respond straight away to any queries.
I well enjoyed this last year, but not at all confident my dodgy ankle will stand the tussocks this year, so going to have to miss out - bugger! :thunbdown:
Just seen the list and I'm in, great stuff. Just need to sort my mapping out now.
Did a recce yesterday - tough going underfoot with added snow on top of the bogs...
Will be a testing day out in a few weeks.
Sneaky training eh Steve?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen Mc
Hope you've got your Gels and Shot Bloks ready;)
Last minute entry procedure for those of you that are desperate (-ly poorly organised)!
A - next day delivery royal mail TODAY
B - secret drop off point for entries in Burnley TODAY - contact me for details 07531 240 966!
C - stick it through my door TODAY
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Originally Posted by jellybabyfairy
On my way!! Spent the last 3 days running in the snow and did nt get any chores done
Have you got lost on the way? Or did you take a detour? 6 hours from Heptonstall to Mytholmroyd...at that pace you're not going to make the cut off on the Trog you know. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Trig