Edale Skyline Fell Race

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Originally Posted by emmilou

hmm, you'd get a shock though to turn round and find lil ol me hanging off your shoulder! ;)

I'd do the chuffing down an up if I could remember where to go!! :o

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Well you should have recced it then, no excuse
You recce all your local areas dont you:eek:.

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Originally Posted by daz h

Well you should have recced it then, no excuse
You recce all your local areas dont you:eek:.

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Maybe I should

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Originally Posted by emmilou

hmm, you'd get a shock though to turn round and find lil ol me hanging off your shoulder! ;)

I'd do the chuffing down an up if I could remember where to go!! :o

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it's easy look out over the yawning chasm of Grindsbrook to the hill on the other side and head for it;):D

For all you first timers and those worried about the cut offs this MAY help with your pacing. taken from last year.

Ringing Roger 0:18:00
Crookstone 0:37:00
Win Hill 1:15:00
Hope (drinks) 1:27:00
Lose Hill 1:51:00
Mam Tor 2:16:00
cutoff 2:20:00

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

it's easy look out over the yawning chasm of Grindsbrook to the hill on the other side and head for it;):D

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Right that's it. I'm logging off and going home, before I get talked into doing something really silly on Sunday.:eek:

Enjoy yourselves whichever way you go.:)

seem to have mislaid the map that I lovingly knitted for my recce a few weeks back - do we know if there are race maps on sale on the day?

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

seem to have mislaid the map that I lovingly knitted for my recce a few weeks back - do we know if there are race maps on sale on the day?

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If your struggling to get one sorted let me know and i'm sure i can do a photocopy of mine. It's 2 sides of A4. One for each half. it's got some notes on it that i have made during my training runs.

Looking forward to the race.. As for the up down or round from GK i'm heading round as that's what i've recce'd... I will for next year though recce the up down as some hill training..

See you all there.

Glen

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Originally Posted by GlenBorrell

If your struggling to get one sorted let me know and i'm sure i can do a photocopy of mine. It's 2 sides of A4. One for each half. it's got some notes on it that i have made during my training runs.

Looking forward to the race.. As for the up down or round from GK i'm heading round as that's what i've recce'd... I will for next year though recce the up down as some hill training..

See you all there.

Glen

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Glen, thansk a lot for the offer, but it seems I left it round my friend's in castleton after the recce so I'll be able to get it back before the race.

Ta :)

There will be some copies of the A3 Skyline Racemap available for sale at registration on Sunday morning, printed on waterproof paper and packed with hints and tips, you can't go wrong.

And no, I'm not selling them...

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Originally Posted by grimmer

There will be some copies of the A3 Skyline Racemap available for sale at registration on Sunday morning, printed on waterproof paper and packed with hints and tips, you can't go wrong.

And no, I'm not selling them...

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ah good, I like having them - as like a souvenir too

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

Glen, thansk a lot for the offer, but it seems I left it round my friend's in castleton after the recce so I'll be able to get it back before the race.

Ta :)

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Nice one.

no problem

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

For all you first timers and those worried about the cut offs this MAY help with your pacing. taken from last year.

Ringing Roger 0:18:00
Crookstone 0:37:00
Win Hill 1:15:00
Hope (drinks) 1:27:00
Lose Hill 1:51:00
Mam Tor 2:16:00
cutoff 2:20:00

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I'm a slow starter :o took alot longer to get to RR than 18 mins but got to MT in 2.10...eek 10 minutes to spare!

20 min to spare - cut off is 2:30

it does seem a mean cut off. probably makes the back end of the field twice as slow in the 2nd half from killing themselves to make it.

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Originally Posted by AndyA

Cheers Nikalarse, you took the 'excited/quarrelsome' point on board there then:rolleyes:

Don't care about the weight/bulk, as you point out, it's the same for everyone.

The obvious (?) point was that the expected weather would make it very uncomfortable and sweaty to run in a full waterproof, whereas a pertex style windproof would be much more effective in keeping the runner dry. The addition of a foil blanket in the bumbag would help protect the runner against heat loss in case they are reduced to a walk by an injury.

Did you get it this time?

Do you want me to use shorter words, perhaps draw a diagram for you?

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Easy AndyA-hole,

who's getting all excited now?

I completely understood what you were saying and, although a fair point, compulsory kit is just that... compulsory, but there's always someone who wants to moan about it. It means that race organisers can be 100% confident that folk have what they need on the hills. Start giving either/or options, making last minute changes or trying to second guess (that's all a long-range forecast is) the weather and you're asking for a visit from Mr Cock-up, people turning up with the wrong kit and arguments on the day.

Keep it simple, re-inforce it and life is easy. It's then up to the individual, if they feel there are better options for the prevailing conditions, to carry that extra kit.

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Originally Posted by AndyA

The addition of a foil blanket in the bumbag would help protect the runner against heat loss in case they are reduced to a walk by an injury.

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the foil blanket & bag I have are both a lot heavier and bulkier than my waterproof - so I'd rather take the latter as an emergency option (on top of the pertex, which I agree is the most practical bit of kit), also cos in extreme winter conditions I might actually run in it.

so anyway, what shoes are we wearing!? :D

The way it's p155ing it down here at the mo, I'd go with studded flippers....

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Originally Posted by Fat Bloke

The way it's p155ing it down here at the mo, I'd go with studded flippers....

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hehe, is Inov8 Insider listening? 'New for 2011, the MudFlip 295! ...'

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

hehe, is Inov8 Insider listening? 'New for 2011, the MudFlip 295! ...'

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Oh and a bum-bag that's airtight and will double as a flotation device...

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Other than the wind, forecast on MWIS looks good... but the ground is saturated in Sheffield this morning, so I assume it's the same on top?

I was going to run in trail shoes (New Balance 840s) as my feet are a bit sore at the moment, but am now considering fell shoes again.... Aargh - decisions!

Probably going for the 2 jackets approach though, pertex to run in, and cheap but sealed waterproof if I get hurt.

I wouldn't fancy coming down to Twitchell Farm in anything but studs at the moment..

I think I'd still be tempted with the 840 option. Comfort for the full ride except for the two fields to Twitchill when you risk skidding on yer ar*e (which is quite quick anyway!).

aye that's my outlook - kanadias

Gonna be mucky, mucky, mucky. Our fields are saturated today, lots o' standing water. Great fun for ducks! :p

See you all tomorrow. :D

I've sais before on another thread and i will say it again. Who is going to Edale today and camping. Come on someone must be.

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

aye that's my outlook - kanadias

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Strap them on tight then Brown Knoll is going to be sucking hard, and no thats not a typo:o

Is parking likely to be a problem? I last did the Skyline 4 years ago and I remember it being a bit of a squeeze.

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Is parking likely to be a problem? I last did the Skyline 4 years ago and I remember it being a bit of a squeeze.

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last year it was ok we had a farmers field for a nominal fee although this may be wet. You can use main carpark but you will have to pay full wack.

I'm sure Andy will have it covered.

I'll be busy on kitcheck so if I don't pick on some of you first time just prod me.

Il be there somewhere probably just go for a run and see you all on course

I'd better park in the hard standing area then, thanks for the tip off Ian. I nearly got stuck in the field last week at Shatton, my traction is rubbish.

NB 840 for me, I'll just have to risk going down win hill arse first.

Car Parking

Arrangements have been made for car parks for the event. The Pay and Display Car Park should be left free for Edale's normal Sunday tourist trade, thereby not depriving local businesses of their income.

As you arrive in Edale village centre you will be directed to the parking areas to be used. Please follow the directions of the parking marshals on the day. The areas you will be directed to is free of charge to runners and helpers.

Having literally just returned from Edale despite posts to the contrary, the ground in Edale is nowhere near being waterlogged, and having just had a site meeting with the farmer, we do not anticipate any problems with people getting stuck in the parking field. Quote "Not as wet as you've had it in the past"

The main parking area is a short walk away from Registration in the Village Hall. It is probably advisable to take your kit with you for IDP's kit check when you go to register.

The forecast is for a breezy, sunny day (unfortunately!). Hope you all have fun

Cheers

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Originally Posted by grimmer

Car Parking

Arrangements have been made for car parks for the event. The Pay and Display Car Park should be left free for Edale's normal Sunday tourist trade, thereby not depriving local businesses of their income.

As you arrive in Edale village centre you will be directed to the parking areas to be used. Please follow the directions of the parking marshals on the day. The areas you will be directed to is free of charge to runners and helpers.

Having literally just returned from Edale despite posts to the contrary, the ground in Edale is nowhere near being waterlogged, and having just had a site meeting with the farmer, we do not anticipate any problems with people getting stuck in the parking field. Quote "Not as wet as you've had it in the past"

The main parking area is a short walk away from Registration in the Village Hall. It is probably advisable to take your kit with you for IDP's kit check when you go to register.

The forecast is for a breezy, sunny day (unfortunately!). Hope you all have fun

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Thanks Greg

Re registration and kit check.

Please register first as you will need your race number with the kit check. there will be a kit requirement list up by registration and kit check.

there is also a spot check later before the start so no dumping gear after kitcheck as you will be 15 minutes away from carpark and will miss the start.

There are spot checks at the end for those who appear to be carrying nothing.

Last minute tip folks
When you park , take your kit with you to be checked or you will end up just walking back to your car, and its gets backed up a bit. All down to IDP:eek: with his thorough checking system.

For the ones who are panicking about the cut off, DONT. The race is going to be a hard slog up to Brown Knoll. It wont be wise to use everything up before Mam Nick.

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Originally Posted by daz h

Last minute tip folks
When you park , take your kit with you to be checked or you will end up just walking back to your car, and its gets backed up a bit. All down to IDP:eek: with his thorough checking system.

For the ones who are panicking about the cut off, DONT. The race is going to be a hard slog up to Brown Knoll. It wont be wise to use everything up before Mam Nick.

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...esp if you are doing the down and up...;)

...and don't wait till the last minute as most of those on kitcheck are running in thr race and would like to wam up as well.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

...esp if you are doing the down and up...;)

...and don't wait till the last minute as most of those on kitcheck are running in thr race and would like to wam up as well.

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if we arrive at grindslow together im pulling you off the endwith me

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

so anyway, what shoes are we wearing!? :D

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It's a fell race, isn't it? I'd suggest fell shoes.

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Originally Posted by GeoffB

It's a fell race, isn't it? I'd suggest fell shoes.

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just about to set off, lovely day clear blue sky, could just do with a cloud sitting over BK and it would be perfect:p

see you all there.
IDP

Bradwell, Hope Valley, 6:35

Can't see Bradda edge, cloud down to 300m

Interesting!

Cloud's now lower than the top of stannington here, so probably less than 300m....

As promised in the forecast, wall to wall sunshine all day, pretty dry underfoot and lots of smiling, tired people at the finish.

Great to meet Manhar, who relieved me at the parking field, marshalling I mean.

IDP's kit check was generous this year with windproof kit allowed and definitely suited to the conditions.

Just went in the co-op in Bradwell on the way home to get my ibuprofen and stella, and I'm sure I just bumped into Daz H coming out with his can of Coke and his packet of ten fags. That must be the secret to his high performance... Mind, it's a long drive back to Ilston.

Excellent day, well organised (thanks AndyJ) and rivers of tea and mountains of cakes at the end.