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The country is mapped out in 100km squares, so you could have the same grid ref. in different parts of the country, to make each grid ref unique the 100km square is given a letter reference, ie in the south west the grid ref
could be AA 505610 in the north this would be SD 505610, does that help or confuse:confused:
Quiote right StollyQuote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
4 fig GR accurate to 1 Sq Kilometer
6 fig GR Accurate to 100 sq meters
8 fig GR Accurate to 10 sq metres
10 fig GR accurate 1 meter
The letter code denotes a specific area the map covers and can be found on the Key of your OS map. The number grid is repeated every 100 sq kilometers I believe.
Worth noting that if you need to call for help in the UK and you give your location as a 6 fig GR with out the letter you could have a longer wait so always give the letter code.
I see Big Compass beat me to it, I must type faster....
Sorry to be pedantic (can't resist), but don't you mean that 6 figure GR pins down a location to a 100 M square, i.e. to a square with sides 100M, in other words with an area of 10,000 Sq Metres. And so on for the others. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Andy you can be as pedantic as you like because you are quite correct but I'm sure everyone knew what I meant.:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
Footloose - I'm not too bothered what abuse/compliments you hurl in my direction as I storm into the finish ;) but there is 1 public service announcement you could make....which is - the result of the Chelsea v Man Utd score as I for 1 will be gagging to know if we've won the league down at Stamford bridge - may feel like running to the top of PYG if we do (but don't hold me to that).Quote:
Originally Posted by Footloose
Also did I read correctly that there will be a Brass band playing on the day - do they do requests ? If so how about Jerusalem prior to the start - should get the old adrenaline flowing if nothing else will.
Yes, but that's no reason to miss the opportunity. The trouble with being a pedant is that you pass it on to your children. NVMM is now almost as bad as me.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
A pedant might point out that that sentence should be "NVMM is now almost as bad as I".Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
I spy another of even greater magnitude!Quote:
Originally Posted by david
:D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by david
Have the muddy conditions made anyone decide to change their planned footwear? :confused:
I was still thinking of wearing my Mizuno Wave Harrier trail shoes, which aren't the best for grip but they are what I have trained in and i don't know how I would get on in my Innovate fell shoes.
I'll be bringing my v1 Mizunos along as well. Minimal grip(!) but they're bl*ody comfy, like slippers! As it's so wet, something a bit more "agressive" would lack the comfort on the hard bits. Does that make sense? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brummy John
Done the 3 peaks (walkers route) a couple of times in inov8s, now't wrong with them for this course. Reckon anything between a terroc/wave harrier to a mudroc style sole are all fine any time of the year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brummy John
I am not wearing something more aggressive i.e walshes as the amount of concrete invloved would f*ck them up.
So who is in Horton on Saturday night as well? I will be up there and probably go for a bit of a trot on the Sunday morning with a few people. Anyone else fancy it?
walshs for me.... I dont have owt else to take that much mud and water.
walshes are fine, certainly don't get f***ked up by the road
I'll be doing it in my Flyrocs. I don't fancy that much road and track in Mudclaws.
It will be salomon Speed Cross all the way for me.
Great on trail and mud, Good on rock and not bad at all on tarmac either.
Its just a great all round fell shoe.
Walshes for me too - they're fine on the road. Unfortunately they don't have nearly enough grip for the mud and water that's below PyG and Ingleborough right now ;).
IDP, are you running in mudclaws
my flyrocks are in a pitiful state
Not likely, I've yet to buy what I'm wearing but will be some form of trail shoe.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
Possibly Montrails or Wave Harriers, will let you know what I buy on Wednesday.
thats a long period for breaking them in :DQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Trailfox 2 for me (i think)...grippy, and comfy....or maybe wave harriers :confused::confused:
are you traveling up on the day like last year ??
Where did you get your trail foxes from? I wore them on my last ppp but I'd like a new pair. Yes if you want to share, Picking Jodg on route at StainforthQuote:
Originally Posted by Slippery Stones
Its inov-8 roclite 312s for me been training in them for past 2 weeks they are spot on, really rate them.
Anyone know anything about evening entertainment after the hog roast and presentation?
Rumour has it they're selling beer in the pubs in Horton!!
Think there might be a few Bing Harriers there for the duration.....
Booked in with the bingley boys for the ben race this year what a crack last year!!! Quality
Oh I know my friend you're in the room next to me!!!
Not quite as organised for the 3Ps - think we're all dossing in cars / campers / bivvy bags etc.
Haven't even thought about where to stay for the Ben yet. Where are you staying?Quote:
Originally Posted by Goldie
Shame my house aint any bigger the bingley boys could crash here as i live in settle. The wharfedale will be giving you a run for ya money, on the drinking side anyway!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Norfolk & Goode
NO BOOZE THIS WEEKEND
Dale sports are doing the blue ones (AW 07) for 60 english pounds...the black ones (SS 08) are nearer 70 english pounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Does anyone know how strict the rules for 'waterproof' jacket for ppp. Would 'water resistant' pass and do they stipulate it having a hood?
anyone been on any part of course, is it very very wet and boggy or just a bit?
[anyone been on any part of course, is it very very wet and boggy or just a bit)
I would say just a bit.
Did Horton-Pen y Ghent-Ribblehead and Hill Inn-Ingleborough-Horton today and the conditions were vey good.
It was a bit boggy on the stretch after Pen Y Ghent before the Pennine way but I managed keep my feet dry.
Ingleborough-Horton was very dry.
Did the same run early March it was wet and boggy all the way then.
I would err on the side of caution and carry waterproofs!
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Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Hi, sorry to hijack this thread but I have an entry to the 3 Peaks race which I cannot do now! Can this be sold on to other runners or do I nned to go back to the organisers and notify them?
Cheers,
Gorge
hi gorgeQuote:
Originally Posted by Gorge
just got this info from 3ppp organisers yesterday, it may help?
Dear Runner
Your entry details to the 54th Three Peaks Race are confirmed on the attached Entry List which can also be viewed on the Website: http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/3Pe...try%20List.pdf
On-line substitution closed on the 14th April and no substitutions can be made on Race Day
Thanks Mudlugger. Bad timing then. I tried this forum last week but found it to be down. Must have bene even worse timing ...
Oh yes I will def be carrying my waterproofs, but the question I was asking was...Quote:
Originally Posted by brett
Would a light weight water 'resistant' running jacket do and one that doesn't have a hood?
It's just that my 'waterproof' doesn't pack down that small and was looking to get something like the ones that pack to the size of an apple, but not sure if this is acceptable? What make of jacket is everyone else carrying?
I take a huge bag of kit along with me and make up my bum bag before the race, depending on the conditions. I'm sure a windproof will be okay if the weather forecast is good enough.
Mind you from the BBC the weather forecast for Settle on Friday is set for heavy showers mixed with sunshine. Not likely to be cold though, 12 degrees centigrade, with a 13 mph (double that for the tops) SW wind. They'll have Saturday's prediction up tomorrow.
Two females training in massage will be available for post race massage on Saturday after the race -- legs only! We are collecting for the local cave/ fell rescue and a donation of 5 pounds sounds reasonable. We are located in the changing marqee, so just turn up and have your lactics dispersed and your muscles relaxed.
I carry a cheapo breathable regatta cag which packs down to a very small size and is quite waterproof only gets wet when it comes though the zip has a hood and only cost a tenner. My waterproof pants are of similar style as well cheap and cheerful but light and can stuff down small. That said for me its an art to get all my stuff into my microsized bumbag