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Yes always a Pony at heart. <3
But there ain't no fells up ere! I am becoming a roady...aarrgghhh! :thunbdown:
Well I wonder if any northern ponies will be attending Hepstonstall, I will definately do it if I can get in on a lift :wink:
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Originally Posted by Amex
Thank you :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
I'm thinking about going to Heptonstall and having a bash at the race there. Will I be ok running/walking/crawling it in my normal trainers?
Send Trig a pm or ask him on here i am sure he will fill you in on all the detail it's a new race so i have no idea on the route or type of ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanga
But the very best of luck Trig is a sound chap and i am sure he will make sure your OK with it being your first time and all.
How are you wih web sites??
my initial list for the 2011/2012 fell ponies champs is as follows:
open to change
September Chelmorton Chase BS
October Arenig Fawr AM
November FTOP AL
December Auld Langs Syne BM
January Simopnside Carines BM
February High Cup Nick BM
March Long Mynd Valleys AM
April Anni Waltz AM
May Coiners BM
June MSM AS/BM/BS
July Heptonstall Festival AS
again open to change and if no interest no point?
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Tom the only requirement of the FPCS is that on the day of the race you enter the race as a fell pony and run in the vest------ cue the load of threads now about we are not affiliated or some other thing
Hello Kanga - congratulations on your new Fell Pony status - good luck in your fell running career. You'll soon be addicted.
Really hope you can join us on 9th - the route is on www.heptonstallfestivalrace.org.uk - we are still fine tuning the exact lines but the map is 90% correct. The whole thing will be flagged on the day. Re trainers - this time year any running footwear will get you round.
Despite the big ascent the incline rarely gets too severe so you'll be fine!
Hope you can spread the word round Rochdale - flyer attached - feel free to print a few
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In meantime a nice introductory race could be Cragg Vale next week - nice short mid week event - friendly and not far for you to travel
Fingers crossed you get your lift to Heptonstall - are you a long distance pony?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
We were discussing Heptonstall on Saturday. Is it Turbo Tom on the flyer?
i have seen him run very fast so yep he is a flyer bry:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
Mmmm 2 hours away...not sure many people would make that journey for a 6 miler :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Nice flyer tho Trig! :thumbup:
Worth coming for this view though....and nice village fete too
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p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } Amex: Sometimes I can't even work my email, so no luck with websites Im afraid.
Trig: Thanks for the info. Don't think I'll be able to get to Cragg Vale, I'm reliant on my dad for lifts :)
Daft question no 2: do I have to be a proper FRA member to do races?
There are no daft questions... only daft answers...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanga
No, you don't need to be a member of the FRA, but for a measly £12 a year you get 3 fabulous mags.
Gulp......I had to read that twice there :w00t: :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
What does aphillhehated mean and does it matter:confused::wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
Well actually Steve since you asked (in a holier than thou tone) blah, blah, blah, yakety smakety................Steve are you listening to me? Are you asleep? Steve!Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Bloody Fell Ponies all they want to do is run and have fun:rolleyes:
Arlreet Stevie me auld Marra :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Amex
May have missed a bit but will it be best 4 or 5 from your list to count or are points from all 11 races added up??
Us Northern pit ponies wont be able to get to more than 4 or 5 (ish).
Also...do you get bonus points for folding your number? :confused:
Auld Ken xx
No, but you may rise to a black belt in Origami:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
And a guaranteed Fell Pony prize, what's not to like, top man Trig:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Like the idea of the Pony Champs. Almost worth becoming a Pony!
You decided on joining us on the 3-day BGR walk/recce yet Steve? Remember, Martin & Mrs Amex welcome.
Yep, good job I got the spelling right! :w00t: :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
Recent images from the Hept Fest - not sure about the new Calder Valley kitQuote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
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How can you spell poached wrong:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Or is it a Facebook thing:w00t:
Mr Bother wouldn't understand the Facebook thing Steve. Maybe it's his northern twang that confused him! :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Facebook!!!!! ..................( Pronounced Fay-as B-yuck?? )Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Can ah get that on me wireless then :confused:
Crank up thi radiogram and give someone a poach:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
Ha ha ha ha! :))Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Gudness grayshus me :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
G'neet hinny :p
If its September Gaz we are on it well at least a leg, if its Aug we are on hols! :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by southernsoftie
Martin (amex's mate) alas will not know where he is today let alone in any amount of time ;)
I was thinking best 8 to score i have tried to make it geographically correct to all, i will award extra points as we go along for example those who attend say all of MSM will get an extra 10 points, maybe if we use the new years eve race fancy dress will be extra points, i don't want it to be come for just the elite runners, it's about a bit of fun and being in the right spirit for the event in question.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
extra points could be awarded if say all races attended or say 10 races or well its up to us all
Also if no interest i am not going to run with it if the ponies cant be arsed neither can i :w00t:
But check this out i have been donated a Euro 800 gift voucher for a hotel in Cork i kid you not
When i do some thing i really do it
How many fell ponies are there?
not got a clue steve ??? er 30? ish not many i think i have sold 50 or so vests The Master sold some as well but a few have more than one vest no idea
I have got 3 vests :o Hardly worn... I WILL wear them though, just you wait!
It sounds very similar to the Hurriers - we just come out of hiding to do relaysQuote:
Originally Posted by Amex
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I have 4 vests (red, black, pink and flouro green as donated by SMFL!)....and they've ALL been worn...come on Mrs One Hill...put some effort into it! We await your re-debut! ;) :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by OneHillWonder
The above is not a joke :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
I have two vests: fluo green and UNIQUE orange :) The orange one has been worn the most! :) :) :)
Can we ad Three Peaks Cyclocross to the list? I don't run anymore due to buggered up ankle and knee... :(
Ah, 4-6 Aug it is. Never mind. Enjoy whatever you do get round to doing.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex