Great Whernside

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Originally Posted by Sam Harrison

Sounds great, looking forward to it even more! Is there a route map kicking about anywhere, I couldn't find one online? Or is it literally just straight up straight down from the village?

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Sam, if you look on the map it goes on the Fp above Dowber Gill Beck up to the building at Hag Dyke and then continues on the obvious Fp to the summit and back the same way so it's a fairly obvious route. Beware the start is a proper toughie, but enjoy the race.

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Originally Posted by Sam Harrison

Is there a route map kicking about anywhere, I couldn't find one online? Or is it literally just straight up straight down from the village?

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Not a map, but did you see these wise words at the beginning of the thread?

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Originally Posted by david

The route is dead simple. It just follows the footpath from the campsite at 975726 to the summit and back via Hag Dike. Flat out all the way and it hurts :D.

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No online map. Its up and down the direct path from the old campsite. Simples!

A longer description from the man himself is to be found here.

Set off up unfeasibly steep fields whilst listening to someone tell you it's 'very runnable'. At the point where you think your calves or lungs or both will burst realise there is some good running ahead. Totter up the steepest and roughest ground enduring what can only be called 'robust encouragement' from Morgan and Stagger. Start running again then notice Ian Holmes approaching at astonishing speed back from the top (you might hear him say he was taking it easy in the pub later when you ask him how much he won by). Then hack up another steep hillside, before staggering up the the trig-point, possibly manned by one of the best athletes of his generation. Reverse, wash in stream, feel sad the King's Arms is currently shut and start thinking about losing a stone and getting proper fit for next time. Oh and if you see Mr or Mrs Peejay make sure you thank them because it's truly one of the best races in the calendar

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Set off up unfeasibly steep fields whilst listening to someone tell you it's 'very runnable'. At the point where you think your calves or lungs or both will burst realise there is some good running ahead. Totter up the steepest and roughest ground enduring what can only be called 'robust encouragement' from Morgan and Stagger. Start running again then notice Ian Holmes approaching at astonishing speed back from the top (you might hear him say he was taking it easy in the pub later when you ask him how much he won by). Then hack up another steep hillside, before staggering up the the trig-point, possibly manned by one of the best athletes of his generation. Reverse, wash in stream, feel sad the King's Arms is currently shut and start thinking about losing a stone and getting proper fit for next time. Oh and if you see Mr or Mrs Peejay make sure you thank them because it's truly one of the best races in the calendar

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Agreed !

Cheers guys, I like a good hill to wake the legs up...

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Set off up unfeasibly steep fields whilst listening to someone tell you it's 'very runnable'. At the point where you think your calves or lungs or both will burst realise there is some good running ahead. Totter up the steepest and roughest ground enduring what can only be called 'robust encouragement' from Morgan and Stagger. Start running again then notice Ian Holmes approaching at astonishing speed back from the top (you might hear him say he was taking it easy in the pub later when you ask him how much he won by). Then hack up another steep hillside, before staggering up the the trig-point, possibly manned by one of the best athletes of his generation. Reverse, wash in stream, feel sad the King's Arms is currently shut and start thinking about losing a stone and getting proper fit for next time. Oh and if you see Mr or Mrs Peejay make sure you thank them because it's truly one of the best races in the calendar

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never was there a more accurate description of a race.

Another great event by Pewjay and his team.
The old master managed another victory (IH) closely chased by young Calder Valley lad Joe Crossfield.
Vic Wilkinson came home for the ladies.
Good weather and a quality field made for a great event again.

Thanks to all the helpers and well done Pete.

Proper tough up n down its been a while since ive done a straight up n down "dash" and it showed! thanks to all involved.