What, you're not making it yourself?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Shame;)
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What, you're not making it yourself?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Shame;)
A few of us are coming across from Hull, looking forward to it.
Kalispera Trig! Thanks for your reply, I'm afraid that I will be a lone raider as my friends are choosing to remain on Lesbos and the other islands! You are right to suggest that I will be past caring near the end (perhaps it may start somewhat further out).Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
I hope the day goes well for you, I'm betting that it does, here's to our PB's! Σας δείτε την Κυριακή PTG
Excellent Fozzy! a warm (and sunny) Heptonstall welcome awaits - free / tea and coffee from 9am - over night camping allowed in parking field.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fozzy42
Its great to know you guys and others (Cambridge/London/Lakes etc) are up for it - a big part of making Heptonstall a long race was to make it worth the journey - I think the ratio of miles travelled to miles run is quite important when choosing races - particularly now Unleaded is £1.33 a litre (plus of course the quality of race - hope you enjoy the route)
Have you been to Heptonstall before???
Think we need a prize for the furthest travelled runner - assume you are nt making a special trip from Greece?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete the Greek
Hi Trig, didn't mean to deceive you! I'm actually only travelling 126.8 miles. The Ouzos are on me if you guess my home town in three guesses! PTGQuote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Coventry?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete the Greek
One down, I'm 41.8 miles from there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Worcester?:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete the Greek
No we haven't, shame really considering it sounds like a great area to get out running, but we've done the Good Shepherd Fell Race at Mytholmroyd a couple of years ago, thats not too far from Heptonstall I believe. Really enjoyed that one, so if its run on similar terrain then great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Over here in Hull its flat as a fart so we sometimes feel a bit out of our depth, but we still have a good go, and generally really enjoy 'em.
Two down but very good progress! I must be fair and tell you that they are AA autoroute distances - 12.1 miles to go!Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Just registered our first runner - nice one Clive; 1st in the 1st ever event - what if you won? Either way I think you can pin that to number 1 to your Tod vest for a Hebden Bridge Times photo.
A few people have asked about helping with flagging - the plan is to meet at White Lion at 14.30, Saturday. split into 3 groups, each taking 5 mile section - back for pint
Hey Steve,good to see you in a proper pub, and number 1, awesome, I guess seriously I am not worthy, but much appreciated, you're a goodun. What if I won......... and then we woke up. Maybe I could win the post race beer consumption, but that would be it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Hopefully see you Sat, and you still haven't told me when that special ale will be "tested"!
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Originally Posted by Pete the Greek
This my final throw of the dice - if I fail I will leave open to the group until Saturday - here goes - BROMSGROVE???
180 miles here :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Has there been any coverage in t'local press? Me mum said she's seen nowt and she reads the Bridge Times and I think the Courier.
Andy
Funny you should say that Andy - tell your mum to rush out and buy the Hebden Bridge Times and Todmorden News - good 2-300 words on backpage.
The headline is HEPTONSTALL FELL RACE - Big turnout expected at "local derby" - Tod Harriers and Calder Valley are both using the race in their grand prix and club champs (which is very unusual in local races as normally 1 club is actually organising the race with most of their runners marshalling). Really looking forward to seeing both clubs top runners competing for team prizes.
When will you be travelling?
Fancy doing some flagging on Saturday pm? - just 5 mile sections
Trig, at present it's still looking like I can get over & lend a hand if required on Saturday, still time for things to change though! Just a couple of questions if that's OK.
1. Would I be able to get parked up before flagging (if camping) or wait until later?
2. How long d'ya reckon we'll be out? I ask for the purely selfish reason of the possibility of watching England / Ireland in the pub (if it's being shown!) afterwards (5pm 'ish)!!
3.Is this where the carpark / campsite is?
It'll probably all change & I'll end up down Liverpool on Saturday - a distinct possibility!
Looking forward to it, looking like 5 from Trawden for the race at present (although prob only me Saturday)
Cheers
At the risk of repeating what's already been said (I can't find the answer to this anywhere else).
Is there going to be any kind of drinks station or is it a case of self-sufficiency being the order of the day?
Steve do you need any marshalling help? I may not be able to run on saturday (injured tankle) and if i cant im happy to help
Hi Tom - sorry to hear about the ankle - hope you can recover in time to run.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboTom
If not your help would be great - was just about to respond to Duty Druid - there is plan to have a water station / jelly babies at Lady Royd Farm, Shackleton, on the big ascent from HCC up to Turn Hill (see race map). We many need a couple of people there between about 11.45 and 13.30.
The family who live there said they would bring marhsalls cups of tea!
Anyway lets hope you can run
There should be a water point at Lady Royd Farm (approx 11 miles), however self-sufficiency is always recommended:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by duty_druid
Just been for a look the field - not to muddy and not likely to cut up too much
1) Parking up - no worries you could park up any time Saturday - might worth calling me as you arrive so we can open field - will send you a PM
2) Flagging - 5mile out and a couple back so about 1-1 1/2 hours but we should have a good group if you want to save your legs (either way you'll be back for the big game - both pubs will have big screens)
3) Where is the field - at top of the village, up a stone drive on your left just as before the school, we will put a parking sign - but hopefully I can meet you
What time do you reckon on arriving?
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Originally Posted by alfa_scud
Having your celebrity endorsement will be a big boost to the race No1 (your new nickname?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Clive
Sounds like you may find a bunch of flaggers returning to pub around 16.30 - 17.00 - an ideal opportunity to "test" the ale
Hoping to get there about 1.30-2.00 if you need a hand flagging, but if you have enough bodies it'll be a bit later, maybe 4'ish & I'll save my legs (not that I'll win if I rest 'em but you know how it is!).
I didn't make it clear on my parking question, but my point 3 was a link to Google streetview showing what I was guessing to be the field entrance, I'm sure I won't be so far off anyhow!
I haven't had a drink all week (alcoholic that is!), looking forward to a couple on Saturday, just hope I don't have too many, I've no self control with ale!!
I reckon we have enough (feel free to join - see how you feel) See you in White Lion for a beer either way
I just spotted your link - yep - spot on. I will make sure the gate is open - just choose your pitch.
Safe trip over Widdop Road - still hearing that its open weekends
Just about to send the PM with my contact
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Originally Posted by alfa_scud
Rugby - not sure whether the Heptonstall Pubs will be showing it Trig? I know the Fox and Goose just below Heptonstall will be showing the rugby, and serving good ale
Rugby - just checked - both White Lion (Barry - England) and the Cross (Owen - Ireland) will have big screens choose your pub based on your loylaties?
Good bit in the HBT today - like the local derby angle.....must join you in F&G to carry on our discussions of last night
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Originally Posted by Clive
Online version: http://www.hebdenbridgetimes.co.uk/s...race_1_3190659Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
[QUOTE=Multiterrainer;399666]Online version: http://www.hebdenbridgetimes.co.uk/s...race_1_3190659[/QUOTE
Wonder who will win the team prize?
Will it be Tod or Calder with most entries?
Just got all the prizes together today - some cracking give aways
Hi Trig,Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Travelling tomorrow night after work, but have full programme of stuff with family on Saturday.
Sorry I can't help with the flagging; hope you get enough help!
Really looking forward to Sunday,
Andy
A word on the Widdop Rd Closures. As Ridehalgh Lane joins Halifax Rd (the Widdop Rd) at the cattle grid, there's a sign giving more details of the closures: 0930-1530 weekdays only. I've been using it all week to get across the tops before/after work no problems.
Anyone wanting to use it for the race, you'll be reet. :thumbup:
WIDDOP ROAD
Good to get this confirmed SS - the road is also a key access point for marshalls and any rescue of injured/lost/retired.
Any chance you can pop a note out to Clayton?
CLAYTON BID FOR TEAM PRIZES
Can we expect a team to rival the CVFR and Tod challenges for the team prizes (Crate of Ale)?????????
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Originally Posted by southernsoftie
Me and Stef will be there all being well. Should make a good warm-down after the Four Lakeland Passes tomorrow :closed:
I am in awe. Some sort of spot prize must be in order for the most energetic weekend of running. If you spot him and have chance,tell Steve Smithies from CVFR your plan! He's also doing 4Ps. Steve said he might do both too.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
If anyone is coming from the Hebden Bridge direction, would it be possible to get a lift from the station to the start. Cheers.
I've asked AndyA to do it, I can't log on for some reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Cheers,
G
Great effort Trig to get to within 11.2 miles, reckon you deserve the Ouzo for that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Cheers Pete
When will you reveal the mystery loaction? It must be possible to calculate using triangles - 126m from Heptonstall, 11.2miles from Bromsgrove, 12 miles from Worcester Suppose I should have used TRIG -onomtry - Ho Ho
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Originally Posted by Pete the Greek
Easy pickings - Forget the ale though, Clayton lads drink crates of hard :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig