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I'd've thought on 50mpw that a 20ish mile long outing wouldn't be un-doable?Quote:
Originally Posted by richyf
suppose it depends on what you're training for - whether you want "time on feet" for long/ultra training - or whether you want "tempo" type stuff for medium/shorter races?
also, I thought if you were driving up from Northants you'd want your moneysworth! ;)
Its just pushing it a bit too far. Although Im putting in the miles per week at the moment, the terrain would be a damn site hillier than what Im running on now. Its certainly not flat by any stretch of the imagination where I run but its not fell or proper hills. Coupled with the possibiltiy that the weather conditions could be bad I just think it might be a step too far.
Thanks anyway Daztheslug.
Bamford Sheep Dog Trials fell race on late May bank holiday goes up Parkin Clough. MrRTS uses it as a training run loop from home too. He has not yet ran it all the way to the top though, he has to walk part of it. Let me know if you ever manage to RUN the whole Clough to the top :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegan Runner
Thanks for that link too IanR. Some wonderful routes on there :thumbup:
Im in Rugby richyf and do a bit in the derbyshire fells, maybe we can split the fuel cost if you fancy some company. Im self employed so any days/weekends will suit me. In a build up for the major cross-country events early in the new year but the offer is always open. I dont like to go slow though :D how fast are you?!
You want the proper OS maps, white peak area (number 24 i think) & dark peak area. im mostly running dark peak area currently
Massively tempted to try and run all the way up Parkin Clough sometime soon. Love a challenge, me.
I've run all the way up it before, but think it's actually faster to walk some of it as I overtook runners whilst walking in this year's race.
Nasty, nasty hill though!
Sounds ideal then. I do agree about walking. Even if you don't pass anyone on the climb you'll at least be able to run away from them at the top on fresher legs.
That's the theory although....
Parkin Clough in ice/snow is treacherous! passed a group trying to literally crawl up it last year!
Funny looking back but scary at the time!
Os maps all you need to go running the peaks. Although being spoilt for choice I often get in a stress for where to go!!
Vegan Runner have you got any vegan running ideas you can send me?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegan Runner
Thanks for the offer sebp, that would be good. As for how fast I am, I really dont know how quick Id be over the hills. Up to 10 miles between 7.30 and 8 min/miles, but over 10 Im probably averaging around 8.15 min/miles. I just want to get up there and have a good run in great surroundings. Im not really into blatting it out and not enjoying it. But if you are still up for it let me know and we'll see if we can sort something out.