Looked on Metcheck weather for skipton looks good for Saturday 80% cloud between 10 and 15 degrees very little chance of rain winds of 10 mph gusting to 12. That means is going to pee it down all day and be mega windy.
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Looked on Metcheck weather for skipton looks good for Saturday 80% cloud between 10 and 15 degrees very little chance of rain winds of 10 mph gusting to 12. That means is going to pee it down all day and be mega windy.
I'm taking my generic (i.e. cheap!) camel-back-type thingy and stuffing in a hooded kagool jacket plus waterproof trousers. Not the smallest bundle, but you never know....
Hate to be turned away cos the kit isn't complete! :rolleyes:
The ones that pack to the size of an apple are the windproof montane featherlites (I am sure others do but theirs is the one with the advert).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
They are termed water repellant but are by no means waterproof. If you have not got one they are great bits of clothing but would not and should not pass the kit check for a waterproof.
I will have a waterproof montane one but if the weather is rubbish I will set off in my windproof and keep the waterproof in the bag. I know this means I carry an extra 100g :eek: but I prefer running in the windproof.
Hope this helps?
The weather forecast for BD24 (Settle and surrounds) for Saturday is broken sunshine from 10 am until 12:59 turning to rain at exactly 1 o'clock. I won't have nearly finished by 1 pm :(
Cheers AJF, that answers my question perfectly. It was the Montane Featherlite I was thinking of taking. But like you say, if the kit check guys look at the waterproofness of your items then I guess I will be carrying my bulkier 'waterproof'! Better safe than sorry!Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
Me neither, not by a long way!!! But hey it says 2.8mm, it will be just a quick shower! Will be refreshing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
Last year I did the route in 26 oC, what a headache!
I'm impressed - hate to run in the heat, really sapping.... :mad: What sort of time did you get then MG?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Then there's no chance for me either..... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
I see from the entrants info that you have to stand in the line up according to what time you think you will finish in. I'm hoping 4 1/2 hrs.....ish..... :eek:
I would be happy with that too. whats your number, maybe I can tag along for a while until you lose me later?Quote:
Originally Posted by jodg
:)
I'll be standing at the back...which means it will take even longer to get started and add even more time onto PYG! Will be ecstatic just to finish without being timed out! No.902...there's no one behind me! :eek:
4 hours for you JanQuote:
Originally Posted by jodg
no excuses!
;)
I'll be at the 4.5 hour start mark as well, that would be my ideal time. In reality my time will depend on whether I blow up on Ingleborough!
I shopuld be next to you on the start line - but hopefully not when you blow up!!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by wycoller
Wycoller going up IngleboroughQuote:
Originally Posted by wycoller
http://www.rootology.com/images/exploding_head.jpg
Watch it - CL will be asking for him to be tested for EPO!
Hee hee hee!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
I just got my email formally confirming my race number. On the day we have to tell them our number and show some form of identity at registration. Presumably a photo driving licence will do?
i read somewhere theres suppose to be showers, is this right? cant imagine theyd be a pretty sight after 900 runners going through them.
River Ribble has always been OK for me!Quote:
Originally Posted by egor
Looks like folk back home can track our progress in 'real time' on Saturday :) :
http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/results2008.html
Anyone staying over on Saturday night ??
Our itinery is arrive Horton,Holme Farm about 5pm Fri, erect tent etc. then a nice leisurely walk along the river down to Helwith Bridge, consume no more than 2 pints of Guinness in the pub there. Walk back and then dinner in one of the pubs in Horton accompanied by a glass of lemonade.
After the race,presentations,hog roast etc have a sleep in the tent and then go on a mad pub crawl around the 2 pubs in Horton !!
Any other forumites up for it ??:D
Howdy...First time doing the 3 Peaks but wondered based on previous kit checks how strict they are...will a windproof suffice or does it need to be waterproof ?
In my experience its been very relaxed in other events....just looked at the 3 Peaks gallery...how do they get it all in those tiny bumbags !!!:-)
Fidaleo,Quote:
Originally Posted by Fidaleo
Read my other thread aptly named 'LIGHTWEIGHT WATERPROOF JACKET'
I hope it enlightens you more than it did me!
The rules do state windproof and waterproof though!
Hi LR,Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeds Rhino
Myself and hubby will be at the campsite for the weekend and hoping to squeeze into the crown apres race. I think there'll be alot of us camping around us but no way of knowing the faces!
Thanks MG...I'm a big fan of my Kamleika smock but wondered if a could get away with a montane windproof....looks like its the big bum bag for me then....no point failing the kit check is there !Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
helps if I get the right post...dohQuote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Thanks MG...I'm a big fan of my Kamleika smock but wondered if a could get away with a montane windproof....looks like its the big bum bag for me then....no point failing the kit check is there !
You will spot me easily enough MG, I'll be the one with the rhino head on ( like those chaps in the London Marathon ) or failing that I will have my Leeds rugby shirt on .
The army provided a mobile shower unit (big green tent) in the mid 1990s until budget cut backs brought that luxury to an end. It was better than you'd imagine, and great to hobble over there and get cleaned up.Quote:
Originally Posted by egor
See you all on the day. :)
Ok I will show my face if I reckonise you. I might get you mixed up with my hubby tho if he gets his Rhino face on whilst getting stroppy with the tent!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Leeds Rhino
anyone else got an email with no on it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
Got an email confirming entry details. The number isn't actually attached to the email. You have to look up your name and number on the entry list attached.
Anyone got a decent map of the course (electronic version) they could stick on here, I know the course will be flagged but I want to see the course before so I can prepare for the mental anguish to come.
Ta
Here you goQuote:
Originally Posted by Hope Springs Eternal
I see that the weather prognosis for Friday and Saturday is not the best, rain is forecast. Still, early days, as it's some time off yet but reading the threads suggests that it will be heavy going underfoot as the ground is saturated.
Galoshes anyone? :D
I've not been over there but my home terrain round Rossendale has dried up a lot in the last week.Quote:
Originally Posted by jodg
nice one thanks for the map
Got to admit I'm getting very excited now about PPP after entering during the online 'feeding frenzy', then not giving it much thought until very recently. I've got a feeling I'm going to enjoy it (and anyone who sees me dragging my sorry cramp-ridden body up Ingleborough on Saturday lunchtime can remind me I said that too!). Roll on Saturday!!
Mental anguish? You'll be wanting this map then? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hope Springs Eternal
So how are you going to deal with the physical anguish?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hope Springs Eternal
Take both and see what happens, unless it is a clear sunny day I'll be carrying my Kamalika, it's too far to go with out a waterproof.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fidaleo
The Bumbags aren't tiny it's the runners who are huge;) :D