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21-03-2010, 02:17 AM
DazTheSlug

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I'll be the one in the lumo-green vest near the back, so you should have no trouble spotting/following me
your only problem will be resisting the urge to speed up and overtake :D
22-03-2010, 07:49 PM
wynn

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6 places left for the teenager with altitude:D
23-03-2010, 09:00 AM
wheezing donkey

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Originally Posted by wynn

6 places left for the teenager with altitude:D

Wynn, just a thought; has it been impressed upon all the TWA entrants that their race will not be starting on the field?

Ian.
23-03-2010, 10:25 AM
Oven Gloves

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Originally Posted by wheezing donkey

Wynn, just a thought; has it been impressed upon all the TWA entrants that their race will not be starting on the field? Ian.

I'm aware of where the start is, but don't let on to the others so I can get a bit of a head start on them :D
23-03-2010, 11:32 AM
ydt

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Originally Posted by wheezing donkey

Wynn, just a thought; has it been impressed upon all the TWA entrants that their race will not be starting on the field?

Ian.

There are full details including map in the website: http://www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk/?page_id=125

There will be maps on display at the vilage hall with start, finish and checkpoints shown including suggested route between points.

Yiannis
23-03-2010, 05:30 PM
wheezing donkey

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Cheers Yiannis. It was just one of those thoughts that pops into your mind. Marshalling the starting line with half the competitors still on the other side of the valley!:mad:
24-03-2010, 03:06 PM
anflb

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but very important question.........what kind of cake is there???:rolleyes:
24-03-2010, 09:22 PM
wynn

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Choccy,lemon grizzle, carrot, more choccy, fruit, buns....
24-03-2010, 11:14 PM
stevefoster

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Originally Posted by wynn

Choccy,lemon grizzle, carrot, more choccy, fruit, buns....

Lemon grizzle..............Le Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:cool::D
25-03-2010, 09:15 AM
skennaugh

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Hot cross buns?
25-03-2010, 12:45 PM
FellJunior

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Originally Posted by wheezing donkey

Marshalling the starting line with half the competitors still on the other side of the valley!:mad:

Good point; but it doesn't say much for the reading and navigational skills of those intending to successfully complete the TWA. ;)
Next thing, Wynn will be flagging the route from the car park to registration.:)
25-03-2010, 07:50 PM
andygib1982

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just got back from a recce great course.Quite a bit of clag all the way round till dale head tarn,didnt get many views sadly i had to use the compass !
25-03-2010, 08:57 PM
wynn

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Originally Posted by skennaugh

Hot cross buns?

NO yak:mad:
26-03-2010, 09:38 PM
Ambrosia Kid

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Originally Posted by FellJunior

Next thing, Wynn will be flagging the route from the car park to registration.:)

Will Wynn be able to flag the best line from Outerside to Grasmoor for myself and the Master as we were in deep conflict about this,,,,,
ps I dont mind hot cross buns as long as there is a cup of tea to wash them down,:)
26-03-2010, 10:42 PM
mr brightside

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I was going to offer to marshal at this year's event but i'm on a stag do in Budapest. I've divided the course up into 3 training runs to do some time, is the route from CP1-2 via Littledale Edge or as the crow flies down and up to Hindscarth?
27-03-2010, 01:34 AM
DazTheSlug

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

...is the route from CP1-2 via Littledale Edge or as the crow flies down and up to Hindscarth?

blimey, I think I'd pay good money to see somebody attempt to straight-line Robinson to Hindscarth! :eek:
27-03-2010, 01:39 AM
wheezing donkey

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

blimey, I think I'd pay good money to see somebody attempt to straight-line Robinson to Hindscarth! :eek:

?...That's the way I always go!..?
27-03-2010, 09:52 AM
wynn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambrosia Kid

Will Wynn be able to flag the best line from Outerside to Grasmoor for myself and the Master as we were in deep conflict about this,,,,,
ps I dont mind hot cross buns as long as there is a cup of tea to wash them down,:)

can you get a car to outerside and grasmoor?????:rolleyes:
27-03-2010, 10:09 AM
wynn

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very few entries for the Teenager left
27-03-2010, 08:54 PM
mr brightside

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Originally Posted by FellJunior

Unless flagged, a race with check points means you find your own route!
One of the skills to be learned. A clue - there is a technique called contouring. ;)

Yeah i know but there must be a known quickest route, i'll assume it's a contour just below the ridge line.

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

blimey, I think I'd pay good money to see somebody attempt to straight-line Robinson to Hindscarth! :eek:

I think i'm going to go that route anyway, it's better training ultimately and a good opportunity for descent practice. However if i ever do the race i'll just keep my mouth shut and follow you lot :D
27-03-2010, 09:00 PM
mr brightside

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Originally Posted by FellJunior

Still a reasonable question for Mr B to ask, as he has also wanted to know where Stair village hall is for the Causey Pike race.
I think it's probably the building with a few hundred people in running gear milling around outside.
Don't fancy his chances of keeping that hairstyle intact if it's windy on the tops. :D

I was there 2 hours early today, i was the first on scene but it was easy to find. There's so much hairspray in that quiff i'd be more concerned about the fire hazard.

Further to my last post i actually hate contouring, it's obviously quicker in races but i'd make long detours to avoid it in training...it's crap.
27-03-2010, 10:30 PM
FellJunior

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

Yeah i know but there must be a known quickest route, i'll assume it's a contour just below the ridge line.
I think i'm going to go that route anyway, it's better training ultimately and a good opportunity for descent practice. However if i ever do the race i'll just keep my mouth shut and follow you lot :D

When it's clear there is just about a definable line north of the ridge, but when the clag's really down the fence remains on the southern edge make a good 'handrail' to navigate by. The direct route looks hellishly steep down and up; be interested in your experience.
Sounds like you had enjoyable day at Causey. Glad there were no naked flames around. :)
28-03-2010, 01:27 AM
DazTheSlug

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Originally Posted by wheezing donkey

?...That's the way I always go!..?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FellJunior

...The direct route looks hellishly steep down and up; be interested in your experience.

no need to wait for MrB, wheezing donkey can tell you all about it!
28-03-2010, 06:44 AM
Baggins

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

no need to wait for MrB, wheezing donkey can tell you all about it!

But thats in a hang glider ;):D
29-03-2010, 12:14 AM
wynn

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3 entries for the teenager left
29-03-2010, 11:56 PM
wynn

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1 teenager entry left!!!!
02-04-2010, 11:26 PM
wynn

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Entry list updated 2/4

www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk
06-04-2010, 09:55 AM
ZootHornRollo

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so I had a trot round on Saturday

we took a pretty direct line from Dalehead down to the tarn, which was as I remember: a bit tricky and quite slow, as an average descender.

But looking back up, the walkers' line - to the right as you look up, to the left if you're coming down off the top - looks far far quicker than either the direct line or the line that heads southish from the top for a bit (i.e., heading rightish from the top).

The latter might be better at Borrowdale cos you are heading for the right side of the tarn, but at the AW you're better off going left of the tarn, so I don't understand why anyone but the real crack descnder wouldn't take the walkers' line - or at least somewhere by the side of it on the nice grassy run?
06-04-2010, 10:22 AM
DazTheSlug

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rats! somebody else has discovered my "secret" path! ;)
06-04-2010, 08:58 PM
mudlugger

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Ok, So I've just signed up for my first 2010 race. AW here I come. Been resting for several months and keen for some mountain air. :)
14-04-2010, 09:16 PM
anflb

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When is entry closing???
14-04-2010, 09:22 PM
wynn

Re: Anni Waltz entries now on

teenager ive got a ongoing list
waltz closes 16th
Wa!! closes 22nd
16-04-2010, 10:31 AM
mudlugger

Re: Anni Waltz entries now on

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Originally Posted by wynn

teenager ive got a ongoing list
waltz closes 16th
Wa!! closes 22nd

Hi Wynn
is there a more recent updated entry list for the Waltz... I'm not on there?:confused:
16-04-2010, 12:19 PM
Harry H Howgill

Re: Anni Waltz entries now on

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Originally Posted by mudlugger

Hi Wynn
is there a more recent updated entry list for the Waltz... I'm not on there?:confused:

I'm sure the list will be updated in a few days following the last day of entries (today) so I wouldn't worry. They are pretty efficient.
16-04-2010, 12:21 PM
TurboTom

Re: Anni Waltz entries now on

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Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill

I'm sure the list will be updated in a few days following the last day of entries (today) so I wouldn't worry. They are pretty efficient.

Which event are you doing HHH
16-04-2010, 12:24 PM
Al Fowler

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

Which event are you doing HHH

He's representing the Fell Poets Society.:D.....in le Waltz du Anni.
17-04-2010, 10:38 AM
Nathaniel Lee

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Did i imagine it or did someone put the bearings on the forum for the Anni Waltz ?. I am sure i saw it and it would help no end. Also has anyone got a map of the route that they could post as not getting on with the one on the site. Can't get it printed my end.
17-04-2010, 10:55 AM
Stolly

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Originally Posted by Herakles

Did i imagine it or did someone put the bearings on the forum for the Anni Waltz ?. I am sure i saw it and it would help no end. Also has anyone got a map of the route that they could post as not getting on with the one on the site. Can't get it printed my end.

Here you go...

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5069/18699699.jpg
17-04-2010, 11:00 AM
Nathaniel Lee

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Thanks Stolly that's fab. Having never done this race before and i am likely to be the very last home is it as straightforward as it looks or do i need to look out for anything catching me out. I Can't recce it as to far away for my life to allow at the moment. Sorry for asking i know some may think bad form in asking but any advice would be much appreciated.
17-04-2010, 11:04 AM
Nathaniel Lee

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As a lot of us have pseudonyms who is doing the Anni Waltz ?. Which Poets ?. Which Dark Peakers ?. Which people local to Sheffield and area ?. And everyone else ?. That way could meet up have drink etc.

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