Nick, really sorry to hear you're not going to be able to make the race. Hope you're better soon. Rick (Williams)
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Nick, really sorry to hear you're not going to be able to make the race. Hope you're better soon. Rick (Williams)
Well!!!That was good!! Stunning result for me, even if I do say so myself! Can't quiet believe it!! 11.37 I think, 87th overall and 4the Vet50!!! Possible the best race I've ever done reults wise! I've been quicker, and I've been better placed. But given the course and my expectations I'm overjoyed! Hope everyone else had a great day too!!:thumbup:
What a tremendoos run from Tracy Dean. This was her debut long distance Trail race and not only did she win the race in a new record time of 8hrs 38 minutes ( 1hour 15 quicker than the previous record) She was 5th overall out of 450 finishers. Well deserved following great preperation that included 3 full recce of the route
I had a great day out, 15hours last year and 9:41 this year 22nd place didn't even need to use my headtorch. Not sure why this years was so much quicker but I did suffer in last years heat. Felt good into the early 30's then started to cramp a bit.
Shame they got the start wrong and left us short on mileage, my garmin recorded 47.36 miles.
Other than that another great event with great people.
Thats an awesome result. I don't know her but excellent job!!:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich C
By the way. I agree, a bit irratating that the start was a mess up. I assume two laps of the field were required. I had 48.37 miles.
Some top runs in the 50,well done everyone. Rich C thats an amazing improvement- the heat last year got me too but didn't race this year so can't comment on conditions.
13:04:52 and 177th for me in the 50 and I'm chuffed with that for my first ultra. I had a ropey first half starting badly sleep deprived and a bit sorry for myself with a negative attitude that persisted until Mardale and had me wondering if I'd finish at all. It all came together funnily enough as it got harder and I made up 40 odd places in the second half. Positives were getting the eating and drinking thing quite well wired, teaming up with Emma, and managing to keep up a "relentless forward progress" thing for the later harder hours avoiding the temptation to slow to a crawl, hang out at checkpoints etc.
I'm well knackered today and the drive back to Manchester has left me crippled :w00t:
Well done to TFG and Steve F - awesome times that put my paltry efforts to shame. Great to see Mark L powering on to the finish too and to bump in to my mate Riccardo at Chapel Stile who went on to get round the 100 after a bitter disappointment DNFing at 90 miles last year
Great atmosphere and camaraderie throughout and humbling as ever to see what volunteers are willing to do to facilitate our fun
Time to self reward with a couple of beers now
cheers, P
Well done paulo, beers well earned, think I'll have a few myself tonight:thumbup:
Aye, good work paulo :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
thanks lads - a dose of Sneck Lifter is being carefully administered :thumbup:
This race was the best i've ever done, i teamed up with the funniest man on the route after my 2 team mates withdrew due to injury. Flat rola cola is the future! i'll never bother buying expensive energy drinks again! One very nice touch was to have names on rucksacks-it really helped take your mind off things when you could encourage people by name as you passed them. As for timing? i predicted 16-17 hours but came in at 12.48! Brilliant how we all clapped each other in and were announced by the marshall! still on a high!!
Really enjoyed the 50, managed 12:10 good to see so many familiar faces on route.
Great time Hopey, well done:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by hopey
Cheers Steve, but the 50th is nothing compared to what you achieved mate. A massive respect to anyone who did the 100.
Well done Hopey, Paulo et al!! Some good times. As people say, to a degree, completions an achievement. Is everyone doing the 100 next year then!!? :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
Not a chance! ha ha
That's what I said last year:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by hopey
Some great successes announced here. The whole weekend was filled with enthusiasm from both sides. Those marshals were as enthused as the runners. The runners' achievements made a big impact on the marshals and anyone else watching. Awe and admiration were universal. Superb stuff.
Well I am very pleased with my time in the L50 11hrs14mins!!
And then of course I thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations all weekend and cheering the other runners in as they completed! Cracking weekend.
Not sure whether to do the 50 again next year (this was my secodn time) as the 100 just seems too far....huge respect to those who attempt and complete the 100.
Well done all
:thumbup:
I'm planning on entering the 50 next year and linking up with an ex para mate who's doing the 100 with his x husky dog, he has the organiser's permission as long as he provides vet support en route, will be great if it all works out.
Would do it as a team with him but planning a BG in May. 2013 is looking good:thumbup:
Sounds like a good plan.....
I know we have a few who plan on doing it again and maybe even some people trying it for the first time.
I might just turn up to support and help out with the drinking :wink:
You know where I am for BGR support...
You would make an excellent drinking Marshall:pQuote:
Originally Posted by ashstroller
Your pencilled in for support but not nav, don't want to end up in cleckhuddersfax!
Cleckhuddersfax....! Love it!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Olde Spice....Ashstrollers navving isn't that bad but you'd better send a driver to get her to Moot Hall :pQuote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
I blame the Prote Eggie's Mentlor:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
I'm not sure what to do next year! I fancy a crack at the L100, but also West Highland Way race...I might just end up doing L50 tho' as, like you MerryLegs, considering the BGR in May?! It gets tricky and the Lakeland entry is 1st September! WHW November.
Steve I might be tempted to have a go at the 50 next year. If the Paddy plans go well I would hope to be in good shape for a 50. After all Ashleigh has shown it can be done.
Go for it Clive, as Ash proved there's enough time to recover in between, she ran a stormer. Entries open September 1st best be quick it will fill up sharply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliveybaby
Thanks guys!!Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
Yes Clive go for it....I allowed 6 weeks recovery.
Oh and Mr Bother....thanks for your cheek!!
Nee bother mate.....anytime :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by ashstroller
Clive & fjell guy......Be careful if you do a couple of long ones close to each other, it is possible but will take it out of you...be ready to change or delay plans if not 100%.
Remember Ash is a bit younger than us (not sure of fjell guys age mind) and she works in sports so will recover faster than us......she also had a good coach :p
Aye, nobutt a bairn wi an auld gadgy coach:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
Yea as Nee Bother says...I was prepared to pull out of the 50, if I didn't succeed at the BGR!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
I would probably try and allow a minimum of 6 weeks to recover but nearer to 8 if you can. My training for the BGR got me round the 50!
The 50 is a great event:thumbup:
I am probably being really dozy but I can't find the results anywhere - are they posted yet?
There you go Midge http://live.sportident.co.uk/home/ev...ca&mobile=trueQuote:
Originally Posted by The Midge
Scroll down for full results, select either 100 or 50.
I'm 50 matey!! After a brief period of reflection I'm pretty much against the idea of the L100 for next year. I'll possibly enter L50 with the view, Like Ash, that I can bin it if I have to. But with a September 1st entry date you have to make a very early decision. Its a bit tricky as there is a lot of other stuff I want to do. Fellsman, Hardmoor Series etc etc. I have a wee inckling to try the WHW Triple Crown sometime. Still really want to do better times in Lakes Classics too. So little time, as they say! BGR needs clearing out of my head first I think. If its not done next year I'll bin it off for a few years I think, as its too time consuming physically and mentally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
Brilliant event! I thoroughly enjoyed it, great crack, everybody encouraging and helping each other out. Well organised and the checkpoints were amazing.
I fancy it again next year as I think I can go a fair bit quicker (13.13 this year) Only snag is, I have this crazy idea that I'm going to try to get into the Western States 100, probably won't get in but if I do, it is at the end of June, 4 weeks before L50!
Someone told me this weekend, and he's done both, L100 is much harder than Western States, this may add fuel to your fire:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Naked Rambler
A few questions as I fancy this next year.
How quickly does it fill up?
Is there food and drink on route?
Is it marked or nav all way round?
Thanks in advance
I think last year the 50 filled up in a month, 2013 race you can register from 1st September.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddaddy
Yes there's food and drink at the checkpoints.
The course isn't marked, but it's all on trails, you get a map and a road book with a description of the course.
They have recce days for the event.