Aha, many thanks for those results Matt. Pleased to see we beat the fastest walker home :p
Derby Tup - I can confirm that Matt, being from Stourbridge, has both webbed feet and 6 toes. It's quite common there ;)
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Aha, many thanks for those results Matt. Pleased to see we beat the fastest walker home :p
Derby Tup - I can confirm that Matt, being from Stourbridge, has both webbed feet and 6 toes. It's quite common there ;)
That must be why those Vasque trainers won't fit!
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Originally Posted by Matt the Brum
Is anyone planning to do this one on 18th April? If so, anyone interested in a couple of recces over Easter weekend involving a bit of car shuttling?
I'm having another crack at this, after getting lost last year :mad:
Easter weekend is Manx MM weekend though... :D
jimbob,
It's a new route - changes every two years - so you'll probably get lost again. Calderdale's like that. :(
I live there and get lost often:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Doing the Anni Waltz that weekend and staying up Lakeland though, av a good un BritNick;)
Thanks Merry. I'll try. Have a good Waltz :D
I'm doing the Woldsman which is the same weekend (I think). But may be up for some reccing just to get long runs in and to help out with the car shuttling.
The Anniversary Waltz is on the 11th (a week earlier than usual this year), the hike a week later.Quote:
Originally Posted by merrylegs
Yiannis
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Originally Posted by BritNick
Cheers ydt, i know, but was refering to a recce over the easter weekend before the actual hike.Quote:
Originally Posted by ydt
Thanks anyway, would'nt be the first time i got confused with dates;)
I would be interested in a bit of reccying of this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by merrylegs
Same here mate, don't know any of the route:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by disco stan
Is there a specific route you should follow or is it just get yourself to the listed checkpoints asap?
I ask as there are a few places where the fastest way is tarmac but the more scenic way is off road.
There is no fixed route between checkpoints but where there is tarmac or a track, that is usually the fastest route. If you are not bothered about time then take the scenic route.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJF
Yiannis
Do you regard waist-deep in bog as scenic?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by ydt
I'll be looking to get out for some reccies over the next couple of months. If I can actually plan them in advance, I'll post on here!!
Cool cheers for that. Think 37 miles is enough without going the scenic route on top of that!Quote:
Originally Posted by ydt
I and one other have pencilled in Good Friday and Saturday (10 & 11 April) for recces. Not confirmed yet but strong possibilities.
I've promise to do this one, I only hope I can recover in time for the following week and the PPP (and the DF)
Me too Ian, and you're a lot fitter than me:eek:
Friday's good for me, i have the sprog on saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
If the weather is good I'll be further north but if not does anyone fancy a full trip round the route?Quote:
Originally Posted by disco stan
I'm up for it as long as it's nice and steady.
OI!!! StanQuote:
Originally Posted by disco stan
Clear your mail box.:p
Up for something in the area but will still be going to scotland......I think:o
Nick I've sent you a PM
Well, have decided to pitch up after a shocking showing on the Haworth Hobble. This was my first long distance jaunt, does everyones knees feel like they've been boiled for the first few weeks afterwards?:eek:
Welcome MikeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike D-H
No don't worry it stops hurting after the first year or two....;)
Sorry Ian, sorted it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
What you upto?
Weathers started to clear in Bonnie Scotland :)so I'm heading North late tommorrow. Doing some long hilly munro days. All by my self though, Billy no mates :(Quote:
Originally Posted by disco stan
Enjoy the solitude Ian, sometimes its good to be by yourself, especially if you've got mates like mine:rolleyes: (Non Fellrunning ones i mean;))Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Many thanks Ian,Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Its flat where I live outside Doncaster and so we have been known to get dizzy on a thick carpet:D - I have taken to the long stuff strangely, must be the first sign of an illness:eek:
get your self over to the 'peak plenty of hills there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike D-H
Mickledon Straddle route is a good starting point.
I've just checked the kit requirements. I was amazed to see far fewer demands than last year and all years before it. The following items are no longer mandatory:
Torch
First aid kit
Walking or running trousers
Full waterproofs
Fleece or similar
Emergency rations (min 6 oz)
Adequate footwear
Pair of gloves and headgear.
A new mandatory requirement is a mobile phone. This could pose a problem for the few who have never invested in such modern technology.
Added is advice that competitors should wear or carry appropriate and adequate clothing, footwear and waterproofs.
It's good to see a scouting event crediting ultra walkers and runners with the common sense to look after themselves and take appropriate equipment according to their requirements (all will require adequate footwear but not all will require a torch). Well done Calderdale Hike organisers.
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Originally Posted by BritNick
It's a pity there isn't a route description up any where though. How did you go on your recce did you find an obvious route. I'll be trying to link the Cps together tommorrow on memory map.
I'm race number 497 and I'm also a guine pig. if you see some runners having heart rate monitors fitted and having blood samples taken mid route:eek: then they will be part of the same tests.
Hi Ian,
I'm one of the Guinneapigs as well. I already know what it's like from the Round Rotherham last December. It's not that bad. You'll find yourself on many occasions running along clutching a piece of tissue to staunch the bloodflow from your recently stabbed finger. He'll probably have had a go at most of them by the end of the day. You might want to keep your toes at the ready just in case. I'd suggest going without socks. Leaving your shoes behind as well would be a great help ;)
The recce went OK thanks. A lot of it is clear, but there are always some non-obvious bits in Calderdale. Put it this way, I'm glad I didn't leave the recce until the day. I got all my dithering out of the way in advance. There again I'm not the world's best navigator. I'm sure you'll be fine (mostly).
I'm number 402, by the way.
Rule 5. Competitors must ensure that they are fully conversant with the route and list of Checkpoints. A complete and fully up-to-date list will be on view at the start from 0600 hours on the day of the Hike.
if they put one up before Saturday I will do my best to learn it but at the moment all we have are checkpoints so I think I'll just take what I think is the fastest route.;)
They've also asked for the full south pennines map. did anyone get away with printed laminated sheets. I find these much easier to handle.
This route looks quite hilly in the second part of the race and we have to go over Stoodly ! Again!
Well, Im number 499 - also had some stats from the Lincoln Performance Centre for VO2 max and lactate stuff, the tester said I'd be better suited as a marshall than a competitor!, not sure whether he was kidding:DQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Did 16 miles of the route last weekend on a glorious Monday - interesting to look at Stoodley Pike realising that i'd be looking at it for about 6 hours before I actually crawled up to it.:eek: Looked easy to follow from Walshaw but I'll be amazed if I dont get lost crossing the canal to the tops at the start - if anyone sees me (blue Tickhill RC shirt) looking at a map upside down then feel free to laugh loudly:confused:
Anyone want to share transport to Calderdale Hike? From Preston or on the way
Best of luck to all Calderdale Hikers
Looks like you'll have good weather, sun's out in Ripponden at the moment;)
Tried to time my run today to see the racers over top withins but failed - its a great day here for it
A new route this year Saz, nearest we got was Walshaw but made up by going up Thieveley Pike and Stoodley .
A big thank you to all the helpers and for organising the sunshine so we could enjoy the finish outside for a change .
Hello to Ian Dark Peak