Borrowdale Fell Race

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Originally Posted by emmilou

who's staying for the party?

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deffo

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Originally Posted by lantern rouge

Recce'd it with the Pony posse on Saturday.

Bloody 'ell it's a bit rough in places.. had a nasty fall and battered my knees coming off Scafell Pike. Suffering for it now (all over knackeredness), but should have recovered in time to get timed out at Honister! Actual running time to Honister was 4.22 according to DeeJay (so 8 minutes to spare), but I spent nearly as much time on my face!

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Factoring in all the lunch, cake and gossip stops it would have been nearer 2 hours;)

what's the score with the bash after, does it start right after the race, or is it later in t'evening? And is there food or is it just the scafell pub for scran?

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Originally Posted by whome

I too would be wearing mudclaws..........if I had an entry, missed the deadline by a day or so. Anyone got an entry they don't want/can't use?

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Just thought I'd quote myself in case everyone bypassed it as you all seem to be too busy discussing the after race entertainment.

ANYONE ONE GOT AN ENTRY THEY'RE NOT USING.

Is the campsite near the pub good? Don't want to stagger too far.

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Originally Posted by whome

Just thought I'd quote myself in case everyone bypassed it as you all seem to be too busy discussing the after race entertainment.

ANYONE ONE GOT AN ENTRY THEY'RE NOT USING.

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You must be new if you expected a useful reply.

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Originally Posted by whome

as you all seem to be too busy discussing the after race entertainment.

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perhaps that's because we got our arses into gear and sent off entry forms in time?

suggest you might have more luck starting a separate thread saying 'Wanted: spare Borrowdale entry'

good luck

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

what's the score with the bash after, does it start right after the race, or is it later in t'evening? And is there food or is it just the scafell pub for scran?

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No it doesn't start straight after ZHR, starts about half 7/8 if memory serves - there's a bit of time to kill in the meantime, I'm sure we can all find appropriate ways of spending it!

No food at the 'do' there's a bar though! It's a big marquee in the field where the race starts opposite the Scarfell hotel. Usually a steel drum affair going off initially followed by a 'disco'

I can't remember if there was food post race put on by Borrowdale FR I was in no fit state to warrant eating last time - takes me a few hours to come round after a race I'm not one of those that can eat a 3 course dinner straight away!! I'm sure there was something though but perhaps someone else can clarify?

The 'do' is independant of the race btw

see.....that was helpful wasn't it?! :rolleyes:;)

answers all my q.s emmilou, ta - I always like to know when and where I can get some tea, y'know ;)

Seem to recall there was a BBQ in the field next to the marquee last year? May have just been post-race halucinations though!

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Originally Posted by emmilou

No it doesn't start straight after ZHR, starts about half 7/8 if memory serves - there's a bit of time to kill in the meantime, I'm sure we can all find appropriate ways of spending it!

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good, it will give me time to finish then before the bash starts

Not 100% sure for the bash afterwards but may pop up the night before.

So if nice weather I will probably disappear onto the tops for the evening if anyone fancies a bivi or wild camp? Obviously with cake, and booze.

If looking a bit ropey then be camping in the field and sat in the pub.

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Originally Posted by AJF

Not 100% sure for the bash afterwards but may pop up the night before.

So if nice weather I will probably disappear onto the tops for the evening if anyone fancies a bivi or wild camp? Obviously with cake, and booze.

If looking a bit ropey then be camping in the field and sat in the pub.

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I'll be over on the Thursday before. Camping for me, not sure which site yet. I'm also going to stay on for the week after.

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

what's the score with the bash after, does it start right after the race, or is it later in t'evening? And is there food or is it just the scafell pub for scran?

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Theres always been post race food (sandwiches, tea etc) in the village hall (on the right off the lane as you head down to where the parking field is), not that I've always felt like eating any of it.

i like the constant stream of sandwiches and tea from the hall,
The fords a great place to soak the clarts off prior to many beers in the riverside bar, then a stiff legged dance.

I can't find that info on bus times from Windermere to Borrowdale. Any ideas?

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Originally Posted by COUGAR

Theres always been post race food (sandwiches, tea etc) in the village hall (on the right off the lane as you head down to where the parking field is), not that I've always felt like eating any of it.

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Ah, I thought so....just couldn't quite remember

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Originally Posted by skennaugh

I can't find that info on bus times from Windermere to Borrowdale. Any ideas?

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I would imagine you'll have to get from W'mere to Keswick then the bus out from Keswick - I only know as the bus station is at the front of Booths!!

try this http://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetab...5April2009.pdf

The 555 runs pretty regularly from Windermere to Keswick. From Keswick you'll need to get the Honister Rambler or any bus that runs down to Seatoller (seathwaite?) and back. Don't forget to get an all day ticket - I think they're £9.50. But probably cheaper than two singles; check with driver.

All sorted, thanks Guys and Gals. Only a week to go!

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Originally Posted by skennaugh

All sorted, thanks Guys and Gals. Only a week to go!

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OMG :eek: and I haven't got a thing to wear!! :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by emmilou

OMG :eek: and I haven't got a thing to wear!! :rolleyes:

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We call them shorts, over here.

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

perhaps that's because we got our arses into gear and sent off entry forms in time?

suggest you might have more luck starting a separate thread saying 'Wanted: spare Borrowdale entry'

good luck

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My arse was in a major gear doing the Bob Graham a few weeks ago. Wasn't sure if I'd be up to doing Borrowdale so that's why I hadn't entered sooner.

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Originally Posted by whome

My arse was in a major gear doing the Bob Graham a few weeks ago. Wasn't sure if I'd be up to doing Borrowdale so that's why I hadn't entered sooner.

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nicely put. email the organiser and explain.

We are thinking of coming up for the social side of it. Anyone got any details of the camping etc?
Ta.

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Originally Posted by fishbulb

We are thinking of coming up for the social side of it. Anyone got any details of the camping etc?
Ta.

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I'm using a tent

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

nicely put. email the organiser and explain.

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Rang Scoffer a couple of weeks ago. All I got was, 'entries are closed mate, try the Forum.'
He's a hard man.

you've got an offer over on t'other thread - hope it works out

Hi,

you don't know anyone with another spare borrowdale entry do you?

Got in mess an didn't enter - now I'm desperate.

Thanks

Mary

Does anyone have a number for Andy Scoffield? I need to withdraw from the race but don't want to jepordise any future entry by not letting him know with plenty of notice to be able to fill my place.

Hi

Its in the calendar, have sent you a pm with it - can I have your entry please?

Thanks

Mary

love this shot from Borrowdale last year :p

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

love this shot from Borrowdale last year :p

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That's a bum picture!!!! I'd prefer it if it was a girlies bottom;)

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

That's a bum picture!!!! I'd prefer it if it was a girlies bottom;)

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heh

it was the bloke in the background made me laugh getting blown backwards in a big cloud

Really looking forward to this one. I've only run it once before and that was the shortened race in 2007 so I have no frigging idea as to what my time will be and I'm sure the weather will also play its part. If I were doing the PPP I'd be aiming for a 4:10, so I'll naively aim for the same on Saturday :rolleyes: The 3 peaks is 6 miles longer I know but its pussy terrain compared to Borrowdale.

if I do 4.30 I'll be well pleased

if I do 4.5 days I will be pleased. really nervous about this one

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Originally Posted by Man from Del Monte

if I do 4.5 days I will be pleased. really nervous about this one

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No worse than Duddon DM and this time it looks like we won't have that ridiculous heat to contend with

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Originally Posted by emmilou

No worse than Duddon DM and this time it looks like we won't have that ridiculous heat to contend with

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i am not really fit. anyway no stopping this time and throwing your arms around Josh!!
i REALLY WILL GIVE YOU THAT MONEY ON SATURDAY

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Originally Posted by Man from Del Monte

if I do 4.5 days I will be pleased. really nervous about this one

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Me too! I'll be chuffed with a finish. Just want a good experience.