Herod farm is tomorrow. Short and brutal... but im sweepering. Looking forward to seeing you all there... and maybe for a pint afterward? (So I can run the race vicariously, of course)
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Herod farm is tomorrow. Short and brutal... but im sweepering. Looking forward to seeing you all there... and maybe for a pint afterward? (So I can run the race vicariously, of course)
I was hoping to test myself against your new-found speed. It's not really a fair test if you're sweeping. See you there :)Quote:
Originally Posted by zephr
This means we all get to beat zephr. Bring it on! See you all there. Can't promise to join you for a pint though as I'm driving. I'll just hang around outside drinking tea and eating those delicious homemade cakes as I wait for the results and the prizes I haven't won. ;)
I'm marshalling this year....most likely near the nursing home so say hello as you go past
Can someone please clarify how tough this race is? Is it a cat A or B race.
Would it be suitable for a novice/beginner fell runner?
It's a piece of cake. All races are tough. Short, sweet and VERY friendly.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Chaddy the Owl
It's an AS, but will be over before you know it. This will be my fourth year doing it, it's a great race.
Be aware that you go up the hill twice though - there's a nice downhill after the first ascent but it's all to be made up again on the second climb :-)
It was an 'AS' but we can call it anything we want now can't we now that it's a hill race rather than a fell race? An AS kicker, perhaps? It should really be moved to the 'Other races' section as well after its 'relegation'. ;) :rolleyes:
Joking aside, suffice to say it's intense. Save all your cake-eating until afterwards otherwise you'll be horribly sick.
I shall see what i can do to actually bring a brush to sweep you all up as I meander my way around picking up the flags.
Noel... youve already tested yourself against my newly found speed. That was at Pendle. I might have lost it again now, I'm sure I stashed it somewhere "safe".
As for being ok for beginners, it was my first fellrace after I moved to Glossop, and I hadnt really done any decent running before, so yes, absolutely. As barnyC says... save some energy for that second climb.
Will be good to catch up Nick - havent see you in a while.
you won't be the only one running it as a beginner...I know of one other who's racing tonight and done only a few off-road runs. it was technically my first ever fell race too, I'd done a few orienteering races but those are against the clock usually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaddy the Owl
http://runningdelights.blogspot.co.u...fell-race.html
I'll shout encouragement from the bottom of the second climb if you say hello :) (I'll encourage if you don't too....but it's nice to be nice)