Pre-race food and drink??

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Originally Posted by Stagger

I did most of the series last year and I got used to having a Gel just before the start.
I usually had about 90mins or more travelling so it just topped up the carbs befor the race.
Didn't do me any harm.
See you at Coniston (my Race No is 106) say hello.

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Haven't tryed gels yet, but willing to try them in training to see if they work for me.

No 106 got it:thumbup:

rs2315.

Well it was a hot one!!

Don't they go off bloody quick, stuck to my own pace which was the best policy for my 1st race.
Passed 2 near the top where it opens out a bit, and picked up 3 or 4 on the way down.

Someone was having fun dislodging big rocks behind me, which kept thundering past me.
Certainly kept me on my toes.
Wanted to go harder on the descent, but my rubber legs wouldn't let me.
Enjoyed the scree, about the right size stones, didn't chew my ankles to much.

My mate counted me in and reckoned I was in the high 30's, but I've got a feeling more like high 40's.
I'll have to wait for results.
Bigger lungs, and better climbing legs needed.

Had a good day all in all, but I'm still feeling pummled as I wright this.

I've ordered rain and mud for Kettlewell, that should suit me a bit more.

How did everyone else get on?

Cheers.
rs2315.

Had my usual average climb followed by a poor decent.
Tried to run the grass not the scree and lost about eight places.
Had a great day out again, a big thanks to the organisers,
Oh and to Mr Brightside who gave me a shout on my bottleless decent.

Well done RS you must be one of them quicker types.

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Originally Posted by Stagger

Had my usual average climb followed by a poor decent.
Tried to run the grass not the scree and lost about eight places.
Had a great day out again, a big thanks to the organisers,
Oh and to Mr Brightside who gave me a shout on my bottleless decent.

Well done RS you must be one of them quicker types.

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Thanks Stagger:thumbup:

rs2315.

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Originally Posted by rs2315

Well it was a hot one!!

Don't they go off bloody quick, stuck to my own pace which was the best policy for my 1st race.
Passed 2 near the top where it opens out a bit, and picked up 3 or 4 on the way down.

Someone was having fun dislodging big rocks behind me, which kept thundering past me.
Certainly kept me on my toes.
Wanted to go harder on the descent, but my rubber legs wouldn't let me.
Enjoyed the scree, about the right size stones, didn't chew my ankles to much.

My mate counted me in and reckoned I was in the high 30's, but I've got a feeling more like high 40's.
I'll have to wait for results.
Bigger lungs, and better climbing legs needed.

Had a good day all in all, but I'm still feeling pummled as I wright this.

I've ordered rain and mud for Kettlewell, that should suit me a bit more.

How did everyone else get on?

Cheers.
rs2315.

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I bet you never forget your first race. The route is a classic and there aren't many races quite like Coniston Gullies. Sounds like you enjoyed it.

Careful what you wish for! :-) The way down at Kettlewell is tricky in the wet! Worth checking out the descent route before the race.

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Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill

I bet you never forget your first race. The route is a classic and there aren't many races quite like Coniston Gullies. Sounds like you enjoyed it.

Careful what you wish for! :-) The way down at Kettlewell is tricky in the wet! Worth checking out the descent route before the race.

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Thanks for the heads up on the descent.
Are all the short Bofra races flagged for the whole of the route like Coniston?


rs2315.

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Originally Posted by rs2315

Thanks for the heads up on the descent.
Are all the short Bofra races flagged for the whole of the route like Coniston?


rs2315.

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Most were last year but like HHH says there are better routes to take on some races. Kettlewell is one where I walked the course prior and found better race lines than the direct flagged routes.
Enjoy, oh elite RS

I can get lost anywhere including bofra. However they are normally well flagged.

Kettlewell descent is very interesting if even slightly wet on the limestone. Don't know whether the videos are still on YouTube, worth searching for.

Just done Kettlewell.
Not as hot as Coniston, which was a blessing.

Only one lady beat me this time, so I'm over the moon:wink:

Tough as ever going up, more hill reps if I want to get better:rolleyes:

Loved the descent, lots of character, and my legs didn't buckle this time.

Still experimenting with the food and drink.

Early days.

Buckden next week, any takers for this?
Bit of a tough climb by all accounts.

rs2315.

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Originally Posted by rs2315

Just done Kettlewell.
Tough as ever going up, more hill reps if I want to get better:rolleyes:

Still experimenting with the food and drink.

Early days.

Buckden next week, any takers for this?
Bit of a tough climb by all accounts.

rs2315.

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Porridge at 9am
500ml carb drink @ 12pm
Gel @ 1pm

Ran as normal. Its not the food with me, its the hill reps that appear to be lacking.

Well done again RS

PS Buckden is a great event, don't forget Hawkswick on the Sunday.