Edale Skyline Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Corniceman

Is anyone coming from Nottingham or that direction or up via J29 of M1/Chesterfield? I am very happy to meet and car share with you, happy to drive. Either meet you in West Bridgford, J26, J29 or somewhere between Chesterfield and Hope. let me know. i can get 5 plus gear in.

Regards

Simon

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Thanks. I now have a lift sorted.

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Originally Posted by Don Keycock

I think this is a really good point which no-one seems to be addressing-I think it would be wrong for it to still be classed as an English Championship race when the conditions are this extreme and it isn't possible for runners to make it to the start. Obviously it will effect the championships if potential championship contenders cannot make it to the race. Also if we have to carry all this extra kit its more like doing a mountain marathon than a championship fell race which is not what we have all been training for.

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Surely fell running/racing is about battling the hills and the weather as much as the rest of the field?

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Originally Posted by IanFitz

What makes you think this is not being adressed? For information I'll lay out the facts as I know them currently.

I am the Race Organiser for the Edale Skyline race, this is my sole responsibility and I'm doing everything I can to make it happen as safely as possibly. I have made it clear (after liaising with Edale MRT and others) that if the Edale valley Road is open then the event will be on.

It has been clearly communicated (both today and previously) to me that championship status should in no way interfere with my organisation of the event. I have absolute confidence in the systems and people who will be monitoring and marshalling the race.

Ultimately if the results are unrepresentative (for example 200 runners from sheffield as no one else can get over the pennines) then the FRA will have make a call on whether it can still be considered reasonable for the Edale Skyline to be 'a counter in the English championships' they could then identify another event later in the year.

So, if your local road conditions make travel risky or uncertain you should exercise personsal responsibility and NOT TRAVEL.

If, based on the MWIS forecast you do not have absolute confidence in your fitness, running ability and mountain craft you should exercise personsal responsibility and NOT TRAVEL.



lastly, if you've managed to train in mountainous conditions in this country over the winter with out carrying the amounts of kit I've specified for the race then you've been lucky!

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Ian
Thanks for your considered reply and good luck with the race.

The FRA need to make a decision NOW based on the conditions today and forecast. If it's not going to be an English Champs race I'm not going to battle for 6 hours trying to get there and its not fair on the guys who do battle to get there in risky conditions to then find actually its not going to count as a championship race.

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Originally Posted by IanFitz

lastly, if you've managed to train in mountainous conditions in this country over the winter with out carrying the amounts of kit I've specified for the race then you've been lucky!

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It's great to see the race "dynamically adjusting" with the weather conditions, putting extra things like a fleece and bothy bag on the kit list, instead of cancelling or shortening. It's also great to see a lot of people really excited about the added challenge it's now presenting. This is what fell running is all day, surely!? Just wish I could come and join you all.

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Originally Posted by Stolly

Surely fell running/racing is about battling the hills and the weather as much as the rest of the field?

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This isn't about battling in the hills, its about being able to get to the start of the race

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Originally Posted by Don Keycock

This isn't about battling in the hills, its about being able to get to the start of the race

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The roads are not too bad, despite the snow (at the minute)

For what it is worth I have pulled out as I think the drive there is going to be dangerous.

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Im in Hathersage now, just a few miles down the road, the snow is deep and showing no sign of letting up! I got out for a trot upto Froggatt Edge today with the dogs, pretty much in full walking gear....very cold and rough.
Definitely a 4 or 5 layer kind of race Sunday....good luck folks and keep safe, this was the route that stopped me running on the fell so a bit of a unsettled fight for another time.

Assuming race is on and ability to get there, anyone wants a place to stay in South Manchester Sat night is welcome at Mr Longdogs house, and a lift-share to Edale (usual 45 mins but obviously will be allowing alot extra). And if no race for any reason we can have a reet good party :)