Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Fishy

What time are you taking as the cut off time?

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This according to Three Peaks info page
The cut off times are High Birkwith 12.15pm, Ribblehead 12.40pm and Hill Inn 2pm (or 1h 45m, 2h 10m and 3h 30m respectively after the start)

Anyone think that moving the start time back by 30mins meant there were more walkers out on Whernside and Inglebugger?

I realise there were a couple of organised 3P walks going on as well.

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Originally Posted by Epocian

This according to Three Peaks info page
The cut off times are High Birkwith 12.15pm, Ribblehead 12.40pm and Hill Inn 2pm (or 1h 45m, 2h 10m and 3h 30m respectively after the start)

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The cut off times on the day are amended slightly by the race director based on the exact start time of the race and the weather conditions. The cut off time that I enforced as per the race director's instructions was 2.05pm - everyone arriving after this point was retired and transported back to the event field.

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Originally Posted by Sam Harrison

You finished just in front of me Jez so must've been one of the 20ish that overtook as I hobbled down Ingleborough! Was going well until halfway up Ingleborough and then my legs decided they'd had enough.

Excellent organisation as always and thanks to the marshalls, especially those stood in the freezing cold on Whernside. Appreciated the veggie chilli at the end, very tasty!

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There were plenty hobbling down off Ingleborough Sam !! You definitely weren't the only one ! What vest were you wearing ?

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Originally Posted by Ilkley Swimmer

I enjoyed yesterday's race and - like others - extend my thanks to the many superb cheerful mashalls along the route. I think special thanks should go to the Hill Inn marshalls who have the very difficult task of being "enforcers". I think we should leave them (without criticism) to exercise the job they take on and be grateful someone is prepared to do it. My other special mention goes to the people on the Ingleborough ridge who lug water across from the spring. This year you saved me from cramp and kept me going to the finish!!

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Hats off to all of the runners - you have a much harder day than any of us! :)

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Originally Posted by Jez Hellewell

There were plenty hobbling down off Ingleborough Sam !! You definitely weren't the only one ! What vest were you wearing ?

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Indeed, at least 45:30 it took me from Ingleborough to Horton wasn't as slow as the 51 mins it took me the first time I did the race! I was in a bright green and orange Bowland vest, how about you?

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Originally Posted by Sam Harrison

Indeed, at least 45:30 it took me from Ingleborough to Horton wasn't as slow as the 51 mins it took me the first time I did the race! I was in a bright green and orange Bowland vest, how about you?

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Ilkley Harriers vest, red & green. (I know, should never be seen).

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Originally Posted by Jez Hellewell

Yeah, I saw her Jezzlar. She was in tears & obviously in a lot of pain. She was being looked after as I passed. I saw another lady later on (maybe top of Whernside ?, can't remember) in a similar state. I hope they're both ok.

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The lady in question on Pen-y-ghent walked down to meet the cave rescue ambulance and was then transported back to Horton. I believe her tears were more of disappointment rather than pain on having to drop out.

Another 3 peaks done & dusted - doesn't get any easier. In fact in view of the desperate attempt to make the Hill Inn cut off this year & last may have to think carefully before entering next year. Thank you Fishy for clearing up the cut off time issue - must admit was wondering (& feeling guilty) as a glance at my split times shows me being 50 seconds outside the cut off.

Thank you to all the marshalls & support out on the course - especially our very own Brett on top of Wherside - Happy Birthday - hope you're having a well deserved pint or 2.

Any decent (free!) photos out there yet ?