Yep - that was me!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by fellboy
You're welcome - well done for getting going again despite the complaining legs - no way I could've carried you!:rolleyes:
Stef
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Yep - that was me!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by fellboy
You're welcome - well done for getting going again despite the complaining legs - no way I could've carried you!:rolleyes:
Stef
Post run depression :(
I had a great weekend with titterstone and long mynd . A good mix with a short sharp run saturday to warm everybody up for a longer run on sunday with a bit of sledging thrown in .
Long mynd is the longest race I've done so far and allthough it really hurt it makes me want to try to become better at this slightly crazy sport of ours .
Well done to everybody who braved the elements .
What will I do for the next few weeks untill the next race ?
I may have to find another one to do sooner .
Stef ,
I'm glad some of us went the slightly longer route else who would have found the fallen runner ? He was in a bad way when we found him and I think another 30 mins would have caused him serious problems .
Like I said Alastair , your truly dedicated to the cause .
Another great set of shots .
Regards 786
I agree - he was not getting back on his own - couldn't stand up. It's doubtful anyone else followed us down that way. Good thing the marshalls weren't too far off.Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
Post race blues - common problem. You could tag onto the edale reccee on the 1st March if you're wanting a good fix. Lots of forum members are going.
I ache all over and have a bruise on my bum despite it being well cushioned!:(
Stef
Thanks , I will investigate .
I'm sure you allready know but there's some great photos of the race
http://www.fellrunningpictures.co.uk/
John
Thinking of doing this one as I have seen in previous threads that it a hard one!!
Have a bit of a problem - I only have a montane fetherlite smock which is windproof, whereas the rules on the website stipulate a waterproof is required. Would a windproof be OK?
If it is, then I will probably do the race, if not, does anyone know where I can buy a relatively cheap waterproof?!
I have just purchased two Waterproof breathable light weight tops with Hood for £10 each off MM. Granted they are Regatta and not the best that i have added to my list of many fell coats, but they sound ideal for you if you do not want to spend to much money. In fact i only purchased two because of the price. If you cant get one off M&M let me know and you can have one of mine for a tenner. ( Im doing the Long Mynd Valleys )
www.mandmdirect.com
ps take it from me, if the weather is bad you will need full waterproofs.
brilliant heads up mate just bought one myself along with some other goodies
Thanks for the pointer on the regatta waterproof. I have a regatta factory shop close by so will go and see how much they are there - there is also a helly hanson shop so might end up spending more than I want!!
Has anyone got any information about the conditions on the Mynd? Or at Titterstone Clee Hill?
I was on the "Valleys" a couple of days ago and conditions were good . Since then we've had a very small amount of snow . I think temperatures are going to get warmer later in the week so hopefully that will all have melted by Sat/Sun . I'll probably go up later in the week and have a shuffty . Will let you know .Quote:
Originally Posted by wolley tha
Did a recce yesterday. About 3" for the majority of the route. Still not even close to the depths of last years race conditions. Looking like a thaw during the coming days as well.
went and a had a bit of a look yesterday afternoon, glad there were a few footprints in the snow to follow. Pretty sure what snow there is will have melted by the weekend. looking forward to next Sunday now!!! i think!!!
Do you think I would be alright doing this one for my first real fell race?
Only ever done the Cannock trig race which was 1500 feet. This one is 4500 feet.
I have done Wuthering hike and was about mid pack finish.
Christ ! I think I'd have died if I'd have done this one as my first . Then again , I only started a couple of years ago and I was a stone heavier when I started to when I did the Mynd last year . And , I'm still a tad over weight (no laughing please).It's a bloody tough one . The last third is the hardest .Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly
How fit are you ? Why don't you do Titterstone clee the day before as a tester ?
I've done a couple of marathons in around 3:30 and recced the kentmere and Borrowdale races a couple of times and the Longmynd Hike last october.Quote:
Originally Posted by nightingale
There was a chap I finished the same time as in this years trig race and he came about half way up in last years Long Mynd valleys.
The number of races I can do in a year is quite limited with family commitments and all that so I'd rather just do tough or longer races to get my monies worth.
I want to get more hill work in before the Wuthering Hike and the Fellsman in May which will be the biggy for me this year.
I was going to say that it was my first, but actually it was my third, in 2004, having previously done Box Hill and Titterstone Clee. It was a 'baptism of fire' and although my times have improved quite a bit since then it's still a tough race. As nightingale says, the last third is the hardest. I think most people would agree that road race times are not really a guide to LMV performance. There is another thread somewhere where the race has been discussed in detail.
Have a go then Fly . Whats the worst that can happen :D
Good luck if you do . You may see me towards the end of the pack (I'm not very quick) Hoping to get under 3 hours this year .
Just copied the route to memory map to put on the garmin and yes the last third does look a bit steep but thats what I'm after. Something a bit hilly.
I'll probably start at the back of the pack and stay there. See how I feel
Probably be crawling the last bit
You won't be the only one.Quote:
Probably be crawling the last bit
Looking forward to it now .
Alistair said he was going so they'll be some fantastic photos again :)
Fly, if its hills yer after then fill yer boots. Just do it. And don't bother with TC...its a waste of time and no indication at all of what LM is like!;)
May see you down there
I'll be there - can't wait !
was in carding mill valley today, was misty on tops but looks like all the snow has gone!!
This is my favourite race in the calendar. Looking forward to this one. Beware the triple whamey in the last third. See you all up there.
Long Mynd was my 2nd fell race, Titterstone Clee the previous day was the first. People will terrify you with tales of how tough LOng MYnd is, especially the last 3 climbs, when you get out there you'll realise its' 10 times worse than that. My advise is to pace yourself, you might feel fresh at the start, but theres' no point sprinting up the first hill, you need to conserve as much energy as possible for the 3 big hills at the end. Its' one of the best fell races going, but it demands huge respect. Good luck.
Pictures from today's race are (slowly)beginning to appear on my site...
http://www.fellrunningpictures.co.uk/lmv2010.html
Al.
Bloody good run Roy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Scott
Cheers Al, was a good day out today. Could have been alot better had I not have gone wrong 4 times in the thick clag. You think you know a course a then...... Hope your training well young sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
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Originally Posted by Roy Scott
Did you have a watch on Roy ? What time did you have ?
Just under 1.58. First Strider ever under the magic 2hrs. I reckon without the navigation blunders sub 1.50 is a must next year. How did you fair today?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodders rambler
Well done Roy, cracking run;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Scott
Hi Roy,ran ok got lost too coming off Callow.Apparently 1.56,but might be quicker than that. Not sure if thats right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Scott
Well done everyone, some good times today by the looks of it. No navigation errors but struggled round feeling sick for most of the route, pretty pleased with my time though as it was my first attempt at this one. Felt much harder than the Stretton Skyline which is 19 miles!!
I really enjoyed that race . My time was no where near as quick as some of you guys but I knocked 15 mins off last years time :)
Only sorry I couldn't hang around for the prize giving . Apparently I missed out on a tshirt for doing both races . Bugger ..... I love free stuff
Crikey, that was brutal ! Great course though.
My first attempt and got round quicker than I'd estimated (but still not all that fast !) in 2:36. Was pleased to get some views in the second half as the fog lifted, made the very steep climbs & descents feel more worthwhile as I could see where I'd been.
Thanks to the chap who helped lift my spirits as I started to struggle up Callow :). I just love the camaradery you get at fell races.
Well, that was different!
what a great race. I was in 2 minds whether to start when you couldn't even see any peaks from the start line but slotted in near the back and took it easy to start with. Good job I did, it was just the last climb that got me. I decided to traverse up it but others carried on up the gully then went straight up, didn't seem much in it time wise. Got round in 2:32 which I was quite pleased with but had I have known the way could have gone a bit quicker. Thats my first real fell race done so now I know what to expect to a certain extent.
One observation though. Why would anybody use anything other than a real fell shoe. i.e. x-talon, Walsh, gladiators. Everyone I saw in trail shoes were on their arses most of the time on the downs and having to crawl on all fours on the ups
Well done Fly . That was a really good time . I came in much later than that :)
I agree about the shoes . Mudclaws all the way for me .