Calderdale Hike

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Originally Posted by duracell

A new route this year Saz, nearest we got was Walshaw but made up by going up Thieveley Pike and Stoodley .

A big thank you to all the helpers and for organising the sunshine so we could enjoy the finish outside for a change .

Hello to Ian Dark Peak

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Hi Duracell good to run with you for a while however briefly before you pushed on. did you make your target time?

Also ran With Karen Nash for about 20 miles who was having quite a battle with Wendy D.
Well done to Zlod for his joint first place.

I came in just within my target time in 6.59 with Britnick only a few minutes behind. but it took a hard effort down that last road to do it.

conditions were very good warm and clear but cool in the breeze and very hard underfoot.

legs feel very tight this morning but fingers feel ok despite the blood letting.

My blood sugar samples varied wildly, I'm not sure how its measured (parts per million or percentage etc) but I started on 4.5 (pretty good) but it topped out at 7.9 (Vgood) and bottomed out at 1.8:eek: mid race.

Bad cramp got me on the top of Stoodly and I had to stretch for a minute before climbing the monster stile:rolleyes:

Enjoyed it more that I though I would and the Marshalls/food were excellent.

Only minor wimper is put the route out before race day please.

Great day out and really enjoyed myself.
Good natter with Claire and others until she blasted off. Then Ian and others for quite a long way- thanks for the company and motivation.
Wendy was impressive as she left Lumbutts and powered out of site over Stoodley- I did keep going in the hope that she might slow down but my legs had had it and hitting all the tarmac at the end was the last thing O needed ( is there usually so much on road?)
Thanks also to the guy I ran with after Stoodley until almost the end.
Thanks to all the marshalls for being out their and their good humour

Not sure of my time but at least it was well inside the 7 hours

What a fantastic weekend that was. Based on my previous Calderdale experiences I was assuming 8:30, with 8:15 being the dream target. To finish in 7:01 was a very pleasant surprise. Perfect conditions helped.
Well done IDP and other forumites. It was good to meet you and so many others.
Commiserations to mark d. Better luck next year.

Personal experience report with links to pictures appear in the blog below.

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Originally Posted by BritNick

Personal experience report with links to pictures appear in the blog below.

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Good report Nick It certainly gives the flavour of the route.

Results should be sent to me soon so I'll post them when they arrive.

sorry to post full results but I've not found a link any where

31ST CALDERDALE HIKE SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2009

36 MILE RUNNERS

PLACE NAME TOWN TIME

01 Martin Beale Bristol 05:39
01 Martin Indge Wiltshire 05:39
03 Jonothan Wright Hucknall 05:55
04 Paul Dickens Newmarket 05:59
05 Adrian Donnelly Pontesbury 06:00
05 Charlie Johnson Halifax 06:00
05 Ozzy Kershaw Oldham 06:00
05 Ashley Norie Saddleworth 06:00
05 Tim Whittaker Saddleworth 06:00
10 Chris Davies Oldham 06:02
11 Steve Long Stockport 06:05
12 Ian Hill Bingley 06:08
13 Christopher Mawdsley Halifax 06:11
14 Chris Hall Bristol 06:12
15 Stephen Grimley Hebden Bridge 06:19
16 Martin Dietrich Great Ayton 06:26
17 David Ralphs Mawdesley 06:35
17 John Thompson Chorley 06:35
19 Nigel Aston Leicester 06:36
20 Rachael Lawrance (F) Macclesfield 06:40
21 Wendy Dodds (F) Milnthorpe 06:41
21 Stuart Walker Pudsey 06:41
23 Clare Kenny (F) Rossendale 06:44
23 Johnnie Watson Halifax 06:44
25 David Ewart Belfast 06:45
26 Roy Gardner Diggle 06:47
27 Chris Hare Leeds 06:51
28 Karen Nash (F) Preston 06:52
29 Ian Winterburn Sheffield 06:59
30 Henry Cochrane Sheffield 07:00
30 Simon Enderby Crewe 07:00
30 James Lawler Doncaster 07:00
32 Nick Ham Stockport 07:01
32 Ian Leach Chester-Le-Street 07:01
34 Chris Webb Stockport 07:02
34 Jenny Wyles (F) Chorley 07:02
36 Jess Palmer Haworth 07:03
36 Mark Townsend Johnyby 07:03
37 Steve Baker York 07:06
38 Colm McCoy Horncastle 07:09
39 Nicky Spinks (F) Mirfield 07:15
40 Norma Rea (F) Belfast 07:17
41 Geralyn Dewhurst (F) Rossendale 07:20
41 Jeff Walker Hebden Bridge 07:20
43 Andy Robinson Northwich 07:23
44 Keith Isaksson Preston 07:24
45 Ian Hodge Warrington 07:25
46 Matthew Chorlton London 07:27
47 Ken Wyles Chorley 07:28
48 Amanda Heading (F) Matlock 07:30
49 Jon Moulding Welwyn-Garden-City 07:31
50 Mandy Calvert (F) Macclesfield 07:32
50 Malcolm Coles Leeds 07:32
50 Colin Duffield Hebden Bridge 07:32
50 Richard Gilbert Halifax 07:32
54 Andrew Heading Matlock 07:34
55 Phil Cheek Macclesfield 07:35
55 Julie Gardner (F) Buxton 07:35
57 Martin Rands Macclesfield 07:36
58 Stefan Adamski Nottingham 07:42
58 Ted Adamski Northallerton 07:42
58 Colin Jackson West Midlands 07:42
61 Mark Buskwood Sheffield 08:06
62 Andy Smith Cleveland 08:11
63 Nigel Coates Bolton 08:21
63 Hannah Moore-Barton (F) London 08:21
65 Mick Bull Littleborough 08:22
65 David Cuplan Halifax 08:22
65 Chris Peach Lutterworth 08:22
68 Matthew Kowalski-Hicks Edgeley 08:23
69 Mike Dobson-Hornett Doncaster 08:25
69 Graham Stewart Gosforth 08:25
71 Richard Scroop Wolverhampton 08:27
72 Alison Brind (F) Stone 08:28
72 Max Howard Worksop 08:28
74 Peter Bailey Halifax 08:37
74 Philip Purdy Halifax 08:37
76 Daniel Barber Stockport 08:38
76 Christian Knowles Leamington Spa 08:38
78 Anne Green (F) Chesterfield 09:30
79 Jim Alcock Mold 09:55
79 John King Kendal 09:55
79 John Vernon Sheffield 09:55
82 Gavin Stewart Bethesda 10:09

Thanks for posting the results Ian. I've just found them on the Calderdale site.

I've had a few people ask so for the benefit of modern science. following the blood letting the results have come back.

the main one being my mean Heart rate for the race which was 160!!
It topped out at 183

Nick? what about you

Ian, my average was just over 155, peak 173. I have been noticing a marked drop in rates over the past year or so, combined with an increase in speed.

Blood glucose varied between 5.2 and 7, apart from at Slatepit Hill, when it had plummeted to 1.6mmol/l. I had been aware of running for a while without food but I never felt any ill effects. At registration it was only 2.9, but I hadn't eaten for a good while.

It's all interesting stuff.

10th April.....anyone else doing this? I am going to do the 36 miler, doing some reccies over the next weekends.

Depending on work commitments I might do it. Hoping to do Lake, Wainwright and Ridge LDWA event if possible :)

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Originally Posted by john doe

10th April.....anyone else doing this? I am going to do the 36 miler, doing some reccies over the next weekends.

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I am doing it no recce`s for me though

I'm in for this (long), remember it as being a right hard day out when I previously did it in 2008. Haven't checked if route is same yet, I gather it reverses yearly so should be same again this year, but I thought I'd heard there had been route changes in 2009? If so, that must mean CP changes as there is no route descrip for this one, its all good navigation fun!

Highlight was the boggy.... checks map.... Hoar side moor after Gorple res CP (was an anti-clockwise year). If I did follow path then it wasn't much of one and I had to cross bottom of field eastward to get to a southward track, to road which next CP was on. Loads of mud streams converged down here and I went waist deep in one. :D

Reccie run of first bit yesterday....Brealey,Crow hill,Keighley road,Walshaw,Widdop Ress and Long Causeway....Great day to be out,frozen still underfoot,route easy enough to follow but a few different lines to think about.

Who is doing it?
Which distance?

me..

37 miles and about 6000 ft climbing.

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Originally Posted by karen nash

me..

37 miles and about 6000 ft climbing.

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Yep, me too.
one of my favourite days out last year.

I'm registered for the long run but it remains to be seen whether I do it. If I do I'll be totally untrained.

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Originally Posted by BritNick

I'm registered for the long run but it remains to be seen whether I do it. If I do I'll be totally untrained.

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Well im thinking of the 27....so you can run/walk round that with me if you want or if i dont i may do a longish run 10miles or so, feel free to come out on the bike and be a pace maker

Thanks TT. I'll keep my options open and decide as close to the day as possible. I don't think dragging a bike round would be a realistic proposition though, unfortunately.

having just done the 32mile Haworth Hobble on Sat, comparing the previous results of the two races how come Calderdale at 36m takes Sooooo much longer. Is it just hillier, or muddier / boggier?? It seems like Calderdale is a coupla hours 'longer' than HH !

I've entered the long route, but will just be taking things nice and steady. Have walked it many times, but never entered the runners start, so must be sensible.

You are right- it does take longer
Not only some extra miles but also 6000 ft of climb so I guess that and the descents on screaming quads are part of the answer.
I also made a couple of minor navigation errors last year and I guess it all adds up

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Originally Posted by Toyota_Crown

having just done the 32mile Haworth Hobble on Sat, comparing the previous results of the two races how come Calderdale at 36m takes Sooooo much longer. Is it just hillier, or muddier / boggier?? It seems like Calderdale is a coupla hours 'longer' than HH !

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Comparing the two events I'd say I've found the Calderdale quite a bit harder. It has at least 1000ft more climbing and I also think 36 miles is a conservative estimate of the distance, we didn't make any mistakes last year and did over 37.
The navs also harder and less obvious, and there tends to be less people to follow.
I love both events, but they are quite different.

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Originally Posted by Duff

Comparing the two events I'd say I've found the Calderdale quite a bit harder. It has at least 1000ft more climbing and I also think 36 miles is a conservative estimate of the distance, we didn't make any mistakes last year and did over 37.
The navs also harder and less obvious, and there tends to be less people to follow.
I love both events, but they are quite different.

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My thinking exactly. There's very little if any off piste on the Hobble

cheers. I dont mind climbing and descending, so, its all about the nav then! anyone got any maps etc and hints on tricky nav sections to watch out for?

I'll be back to have a crack at this one with Clairster. Last done in 2008, sure I can do better with more astute planning and navigation. Has the route changed/reversed since then? I'm not sure of the pattern (if there is one - I believe 2009 went other way around?). 2008 was an anti-clockwise year. I've had a quick look at CPs on site but can't relate them to memories of that day and don't have map to hand :confused:

I think last year's route may have been a new one. Certainly it had very little in common with the 2007 event. Might be worth a recce.

The route changes completely every two years, no clockwise/anticlockwise about it. This year is the same as last. A reconnoitre is definitely worthwhile.

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Originally Posted by BritNick

The route changes completely every two years, no clockwise/anticlockwise about it. This year is the same as last. A reconnoitre is definitely worthwhile.

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Cheers Nick, I've left it late but have an unexpectedly free weekend so may look at map and see whats worth recceing.

Just plotted route for this, certainly multiple route choices in several places. Doesn't look like it will be as muddy as 2008 route..... or am I tempting fate?

Getting thoroughly excited for this now, especially with the sunshine today! Just one small problem... one of our team members has had to drop out, so if you, or anyone you know, would be up for running the long route please let me know!

Muchos appreciated! See you there anyway if not!

Im doing the 27, was very tempted to do the longer one but after the kipling kaper I think it may be a bit far.

I surprised myself with a 36 completion, all be it very slow and laboured. I hadn't even expected to turn up but was glad I made this the start of what I hope may be a comeback. What a gorgeous day it was too. Good to meet Turbo Tom, Drunkeneuphoria and many others at the start, and good to shuffle round with Mike and Yvonne. You made great company.

I can hardly walk now.

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Originally Posted by BritNick

I surprised myself with a 36 completion, all be it very slow and laboured. I hadn't even expected to turn up but was glad I made this the start of what I hope may be a comeback. What a gorgeous day it was too. Good to meet Turbo Tom, Drunkeneuphoria and many others at the start, and good to shuffle round with Mike and Yvonne. You made great company.

I can hardly walk now.

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Well done Nick. Good to see you at the start. You on for Grasmere Fells and Tarns and the Fellsman now?

Mark

Hi footlesscrow,
I'm reserving judgement on Fells & Tarns to see how the foot recovers. (The knee, on the other hand, will accept whatever I give it and be grateful.)
The Fellsman may be doubtful but I will travel up for the weekend anyway, regardless.

For anyone who may be interested I finished my unexpected race report this evening, with pictures (I know you like those) ;)

Great day out, aint seen the results but just over 7 hours for us on the 36 ,a few bad route lines but I suppose nobody got it perfect .Bit of heatstroke at the finish.......never thought I'd be saying that in April......

Chris

Thanks for the report on runfurther site and especially to the photos- managed to find 8 that included me. memories of a great day out.

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Originally Posted by karen nash

Chris

Thanks for the report on runfurther site and especially to the photos- managed to find 8 that included me. memories of a great day out.

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Karen

No problem. Karen's to thanks for the pics - I was a bit sad a set off like a gazelle at the front so I'd get on her 'start picture'. I know I'm not the only one to have thought about it...!

Great day out, the sun came out to play, navigation was easy enough and not to boggy under foot. The organisation was good with plenty of friendly volunteers at the check points handing out food and drink. You even get a good feed at the end.

Best of all i beat my previous time from 2 years ago by 2 1/2 hours. The final positive was finding a pic of me on the web site, although at 20 ish miles i look like i'm about to drop. :D