dylan you will beat that 1.30 next year . congratulations to a scotland sweep . robbie simpson 18 first time in race . excellent !
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dylan you will beat that 1.30 next year . congratulations to a scotland sweep . robbie simpson 18 first time in race . excellent !
Highlights here. Looks like great footage.
Any more on this? Italian clearly in first place in S4C footage and then no more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llechan Wlyb
All we can think is that he took the railways down the hill, got flagged back up to the llanberis path by the marshal, but then in the 10 yards between the railway and the llanberis path another trod heads off which joins up with the ranger path, so he probably took that..can't think what else he could have done...Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar
What an amazing race! This race used to be something that I thought I'd never be able to do, so crossing the line was quite an experience. The only shame was that I'd twisted my ankle coming down Moel Hebog 5 weeks back, so I was about 15 mins behind my target time (I finished 2:10).
On the upside, even though I was holding back because of my ankle and lack of training, I managed to pass 26 runners on the way down (or, 26 runners with faster summit times finished behind me according to the results!). Something to work on for next year!
I wanted to play with the data in the results, so I copied the official results page and added my own functionality. This page: gwilym.net/raswyddfa has the results with sortable columns plus descent times. Feel free to take a look; let me know if you'd like it to do something extra.
During the programme the presenter on the summit said that they had seen the Italian run down the Rhyd Ddu path. The marshall was distracted by some walkers so they both missed each other. The programme did not mention how he found his way back.Quote:
Any more on this? Italian clearly in first place in S4C footage and then no more.
Oh, and the SnowdonRace Twitter feed says that Wilson *will* be back next year.
shame andi jones didnt do it . i think it would have been a close race
I was there watching. I saw Wilson as he left the tarmac path, not far up the mountain. Would have loved to do it but just didn't fit in.
Well done to everyone who raced.
I think Tim Davies would have been up there as well. Reallt good to see 2 youngsters get the wins though. Not heard of the young Scottish girl before, she flew past me on the climb, just bounced up and I didn't pass her until the bottom of Allt Moses on the descent, but don't really follow Scottish running anymore, but she beat a strong English team with Pippa, Emma and Lauren.Quote:
Originally Posted by lilactime
First time doing this one - had a ball. Loved the descent. Felt like I was flying down but at 35mins, bit of a dawdler I see. Can't believe the times some of you guys get down in :w00t:
Cheers all.
Trying to watch footage on S4Clic, but can't get the subtitles working? Keep clicking on the Owl logo, but no joy. Any suggestions?
Glad you're ok Dyl, you were looking good when I saw you on your way down.
Saw Andi Jones with his little boy at the bottom of the hill before the path.
As for my concerns about which shoe, the New Balance I had bought a week earlier were superb, didn't slip anywhere!!
The little Italian would have probably won had he not gone the wrong way, Robbie Simpson was well over a minute behind him at the top.
Also, good to see that Bryson is still an awesome climber even in his 50's. He was 13th to the top.
SJ
Good comments, SJ and clearly Robbie Bryson is still an awesome climber in his 50s. As he himself might respond: "I dont look bad for a 48 year old!!" Not content with one insult (Only joking, I'm sure they're unintended!) you say that the little Italian would surely have won. Maybe, but if Rolando's a little Italian, I'd hate to meet a big one....................!
Malky,
Insults indeed they weren't!! I read on the website that Bryson was in his 50's.:o
As for the Italian, I always call Italians little for some reason!!
SJ
:w00t:
The little boy you say me with was a little girl!!! I wouldn't mind, she was even dressed like a little girl!!!
SJ seems to be on a roll for insulting people! Get some glasses SJ!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadrunner
Roadrunner, will you be back next year if all is well and the diary is clear to try and win the title back off Robbie?
Also, whilst I'm on here can I just say well done to Gwynfor Owen the 1st M55+ for a brilliant run considering he's supposed to have retired from running following his operation about two years ago. Gwynfor has had either a replacement knee or hip. He's also one of the many unsung heroes who is involved with arranging the race and was busy clearing up the barriers etc after the race whilst most of us were relaxing with a pint! Da iawn Gwynfor, a Llanberis legend!
Yep fella - give me a few more days and I think I'll be good to go - Im black and blue but my legs feel fine (maybe cos i only did half the race!!)Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePlodder
thank you! for some strange reason this has given me more motivation - there is scope for improvement - and i'll work on that following some adviceQuote:
Originally Posted by lilactime
Agree - seen Tim run 3 Welsh Open Races and he's been quick - would of been great to see him run on Sat. The Scottish runners were brilliant - lets hope there's some good youngsters coming through the ranks for Wales!Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
Hi Ady - yep remember it well (defo didnt have concussion!) - It was good to work with someone else on the way up - think you have to run your own race - but some "pushing" is always good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ady
Made up that you got a sub 1.30 - you like me were on the same journey i think - hope you had a great night afterwards. Sprinting at the end is brilliant because a) you got your time and b) you had the strength to do it...this means c) sub 1.25 next year!
Well done to all - sounds like everyone has had a great race and exceeded their expectations - which is good to hear.
Ironically Im hoping my next run/race is on Snowdon!
Afternoon and apologies for being such a buffoon yesterday, no intent honest, it's just not im me to insult anyone, one of them days where the concentration wasn't there.
As for Andi's little girl, I knew he had a girl but I was distracted when I was writing it up and only noticed when Andi posted. Sorry again Andi.
SJ
Following a brief email to the S4C people, the English subtitles are on !
I wouldn't worry about it, I have been calling her much worse today already!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowdonia Jogger
Watching Chemweno trying to descend reminded me of the first time I ran down a hill. Poor guy looked slightly terrified. I reckon if he put a bit of practice in though he could be quite good. He said he wasn't coming back but I'm sure Steve Edwards twittered the other day that he would return in 2011. We shall see.
I reckon 'slightly terrified' is the default setting for coming down off Snowdon, especially the older I get.
Can anyone email me the results?
They are available on http://www.tdl.ltd.uk/index.phpQuote:
Originally Posted by brett
Anyone having a problem with the on line Snowdon entry system ?
It worked ok for me.
It's online if you've done the race before, otherwise it's postal entry.
Sorted, I was in a cafe in Aviemore and it was their firewall, managed to get entry through :)............... need to get my OCD race entry issues sorted what a tiz!
Yhe,no problem for me too
Sorted:-)
anybody who isn't Welsh getting excited about Snowdon yet? :wink:
I am :D
The signs are up....we've planned the day, the build up, the poor performance, the post race beer programme...
Despite cruelly not getting a call up, wrong club! I'm still going to race...
yep cant wait... just now need to sort my shoe dilema
You can't sort that until the day...will it rain...has it rained much...state of the track then...so many factors...I've three options at the moment but considering buying a 4th...Quote:
Originally Posted by beasty1711
More worried than excited about the race, but definitely excited about post race beer/lager!!
Yup getting excited about Snowdon (whole summer holiday planned round it), its my favorite the craic and the atmoshphere in the town after is amazing ........ and I may get chucked out of LAC for saying this but it beats the Ben :)
Hahaha!! saw the signs last night, same as when Cader signs are up here in Dolgellau a few weeks before the race the excitement gets going :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
Really looking forward to it now though, despite the no call, but the build up and the set up is amazing and the buzz around Llanber is well cool, blast on the mountain and as you say the post race beer/dancing programme. Let get it on!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
This year I aim to use my own "steam" to get off the mountain and not use the train ;-)
IanR is right with the shoe selection - it was a dilemma for me last year - used the SpeedCross2's (which were fine until I fell - but they were not the reason...this time...that I fell)...they are now retired from fell races..
Went up last weekend (very dry) in Rocklite 315's and they were nice and dandy...but it's all down to personal choice.
this race is the reason why I started running again - so really look forward to this years race...the organiser's have worked really hard this year to attract an excellent line up..
I doing it ansd excited, bit out of shape so just looking to complete!!
Can anyone tell me how the times and difficuilty of the route we go up on the ace - and te PYG track? only gone up snowdon up the pyg track wondered roughly how time would compare. thanks
Have a good 'un Daz.Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
Had been really looking forward to this till I got injured 10 weeks ago and it's been a long slow recovery :-(
Still hoping to be there though, I'd hate to miss it, though it's going to be a lot slower then I'd hoped for! Wore Roclite 295s last year as they were all I had and they were fine (actually, that's all I've still got). Going to need something with a bit more cushioning this year though so need to open my wallet before then :-O Thinking about the Salomon Crossmax as they seem to have some good reviews.......
Greg, I've just ordered a pair from Wiggle. Should arrive tomorrow. I'd never heard of them but ordered a pair after trying someone else's at a race last weekend. They felt unbelievably comfortable in a foot-shaped sort of way. By foot-shaped I mean symmetrical feet with a bit of forefoot width, which is more common than mainstream shoe manufacturers with their banana lasts would give us credit for. Added to that some amazing cushioning, courtesy of a padded insole, they would be ideal for hard dry trails.
Llanberis is a longer run in distance, time, and height gain, but much easier under foot. I'd say it's at least 10 minutes quicker than Llanberis.Quote:
Originally Posted by chamber34
BN - I think I'll order some. Sound ideal for some of my routes which mix road/trail/fell. Would you know how Salomon sizing comares to Inov8? My foot size is 8, but have size 9 Roclites and New Balance road shoes.