i havent done any of it either but having a walk round as havent run or trained for weeks so probably get lost and knackerd but will be an expeirence :thumbup:
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i havent done any of it either but having a walk round as havent run or trained for weeks so probably get lost and knackerd but will be an expeirence :thumbup:
You will get round fine but be prepared for some detours and sub optimal routes in the dark.......
Right well I'm more confident of getting to Earl Sterndale now after some in depth Google Street Views and O/S research.
My big concern is Earl Sterndale to Brand Top and then to Cumberland Cott without resorting to the road too much.
Looking forward to this!
Hi folks, am looking for advice on a few points on the BS. The rules require grouping at dusk though reading various accounts from previous years there doesn't seem to be any mention of grouping in most. Presumably the sub 9 hours folks will avoid grouping, but others? The rules also require longs after dusk but I've seen quite a few photos of finishers in shorts. Is this just the fast guys again?
I was up there just yesterday doing a recce of the final bits from Cumberland Cottage. Last year I did it as a novice and was fortunate to get grouped with a lad who knew the route pretty well which was a boone to be honest. There are a fair few route choices to consider and Earl Sterndale to Cumberland Cottage is potentially fairly complex, particularly in the dark. People also, I believe, do have issues going through Bollington so thats worth a check. We were grouped from Earl Sterndale and ended up doing 15 1/2 hours. I ran the whole thing in shorts and t-shirt. We were out until 11 p.m. on Monday and also did it in shorts and t-shirt. Its worth working out your prefered route and highlighting it on your map as a guide just incase you get seperated. Most people are happy to let others jog on with them and give assistance/direction, though one guy was iffy with me when I got momentarily confused in Edale. He told me not to bother following him as I stopped to get my map and direction sheet out. The directions on the sheet aren't the optimum route either. I followed them from Millers Dale and lost a bit of time on others as they all just followed the road and I took a steeper track. It is a great event, with plenty of good check-points which are friendly and well stocked. Have fun, might see you en route! :thumbup:
These days on the Bullock they do not group the faster runners. Walkers are normally still grouped. I am not sure exactly what the cut off time is or where but if you are getting through in a sub 13 hr time you wont be grouped unless they think you look decidedly v well knackered.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3sheds
They have changed the way they do the kit check too. They want you to take tights or leg cover and may kit check it but i have not been asked to wear it for longer than i can remember. They get you to sign to take responsibility etc. i think they have a more enlightened approach than the Longmynd or the Fellsman (although not done Fellsman for a few years)
Thanks for that. I get the picture. Just need to find my 9 inch squares of white/reflective material now!
I'm just going to wear a fluorescent vest, for the "two birds with one stone" effectQuote:
Originally Posted by 3sheds
I'm doing a short fell-race tonight, then I'm tapering for the Bullock, including going off on hols :thumbup:
unfortunately, this means that I'll miss some of the traditional annual discussion about shoe-choice :w00t: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/...ink_smiley.gif
I've had a good few weeks since Lakeland 50, so I'm with you Daz! 'Tapering' starts here!!! No more long stuff at least, few short runs, bikes bit in the gym (...inc. stretch/yoga sessions!!). My only problem is my Salomon's are about dead after Mondays recce! The BS will be their swan-song, I only hope they hold out!!Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
On the subject of maps, does anyone know if you need to carry full OS maps or can you get away with printouts from Trailzilla/Tracklogs and the like?