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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I have :o
There are several ways in which it can go through the woods.
Be mindful that there is a slight walk to the start. I may do it if my knee isnt still giving me gip:(
It'll be a couple of laps of the woods. There are only so many ways through it. Up one of the ascents down the other.
Count me in. :)
Parking is always an issue. Try to carshare if poss. People have been known to go the wrong way in the woods, but usually as a result of not following the red and white marker tape. It will be muddy - shoes have been lost! Watch the wooden bridge half way round - it's slippy as **** and several runners have come a cropper on it.:mad:
There's an outside chance that I may turn up and stumble round slowly.:rolleyes:
I turned up for this one today. Done it a few times in the past but David Denton has set up a new route in the last couple of years and I have to say I much prefer it. It's still fast and runnable but makes more use of the ups and downs and David has managed to squeeze another 100feet of climbing in. Feels much more like a fell race now. Top race for an Easter Sunday.
That was a lovely little race. I took along 3 family members who had never done a fell race before and they all beat me. Next time I'm not going to lend them fell shoes.
I took along a newbie too, a pleasant first intro to the muddier side of running.
A very big thankyou to David Denton and helpers today for providing a new venue and course for the latest version of the race.
A good turnout and David just keeps on coming up with brilliant fell races.
Thanks for a great day.
A few forumites out . Please please help David out by pre registering in future. Just a quick e mail and your number will be ready.
All you have to dooms make sure you have the correct change. Makes it much smoother all round.
As usual he put on the childrens races.
Fantastic
Definitely agree with you Daz. In my view the best course yet and a better registration/parking area.
You had a cracker - must be those pounds you've shed :-)
Good to have fell races a bit nearer this end of Derbyshire.
So big thanks to Dave Denton for putting today's race on and there's a couple more later - April and June I think - see FRA calendar.
Photos at www.sportsunday.co.uk
Love these races, must try and get to the next one ( pre-registering of course Dazzaroo) ;)
http://www.runningwithdavid.com/sect...ff-jan2011.php results
I was down in Derbyshire seeing my family yesterday. If I'd been a bit more organised I could have had a run out :o
First Post and First Fell Race of 2011 (second ever)
I only started running to loose weight for climbing and now I'm really hooked on Fell Running :)
My little lad was also really pleased to take part, so I guess there's a new FRA member on the way.
I highly recommend this little race for all the family and its also got a few nice trad routes on the course.
Really enjoyed the new course - something for everyone! Well done to Dave for organising yet another cracking race. Think I prefer this course to the previous ones. Loved watching the kiddies' races before the main ones, some real little fell stars there.
Indeed Lizzy. Have to say seeing the little uns blast off was just the best. Brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by LizzyB
There was 4 x little uns on the front with us just before we set off. I think they got the message when we mentioned that they may be better starting off a little furtherbback. Great enthusiasm though. Not sure why everyone was wrapped up mind. It was quite warm, Not , haha.
Well done lizzy, great run.
Darn chilly especially as you seemed to have lost any fat you might previously had Mr H. Was told back in the pack a few folks got a little confused when it came to the first muddy section, can't have helped those little ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
Much better route, much better pub. Top marks to DD.
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Originally Posted by mountain bag
Yes nice to see you mate. You set off like a rabbit. Yes agree about the course. Catch you soon.
Remember you did three hours on kinder before the race. Well done
Hey Daz - Dont know if you remember a few years back (2007 I think - last fell race before I moved to the USA). I got bowled over at the start and trampled on. Got 2 bust ribs for that and the most painful few days ever. You were right beside me at the start when it was a downhill startQuote:
Originally Posted by daz h
I remember that. I think I was on the other side of you, but it wasn't me that took you out!Quote:
Originally Posted by ajohns352000
Yes mate indeed I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by ajohns352000
Phew a few races have come and gone since that day.
If my memory serves me correct you had your earphones on. Not sure what you was listening to
Like I say i have a good memory
Someone was with you as well ?
Hope your doing okay mate
I remember that, too, and I wasn't even there! My brother was walking his dog in the woods, saw you getting trampled and then wasn't sure if he was allowed to help you up. I think he was concerned you might want to get up and continue the race, but might get disqualified for getting outside assistance!Quote:
Originally Posted by ajohns352000