Pete the Greek: Droitwich? You poor soul ;)
I am intending to be there, having come from Worcester, albeit already intending to spend the weekend in Leeds.
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Pete the Greek: Droitwich? You poor soul ;)
I am intending to be there, having come from Worcester, albeit already intending to spend the weekend in Leeds.
SteveQuote:
Originally Posted by Clive
Won't b about Sat for flagging now, apols.
However, if it helps, I can do deflagging someday after the race?
LiamM, there are direct buses at 8 minutes past the hour direct from the railway station up to Heptonstall. The E bus (to Blackshaw Head) takes about 10 minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamM
further to my last misguided missive (yes I was on another planet)
apols, the buses are at 0900 and 1000 from the railway station ooooooooooops
There seems a real buzz around this race so I hope it all goes well on the day Trig as it sure looks like a lot of hard work had gone into it. Having lived for sometime at Jackbridge I know the area well but unfortunately won't be able to make it on Sunday. Look forward to reading the post race reports and results.
Good luck all.
Where abouts in Heptonstall is the car park by any chance, is there any where to park near the White Lion pub.
map printed and laminated,gels bought,bum bag packed and checked,vest and pins at ready,transport sorted,looking forward to this.
If the sportsunday people attend you might see the photos before any post race reports and results.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by martmason
Can anyone that knows me print me a map?
Cheers
I asked him today they wont be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by wharfeego
Good luck Trig hope it all goes well.
Hi TT - printed 50 - just in case - just ask ast registration
How's the ankle????
Do you need a lift?
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Originally Posted by TurboTom
Ankle should be reet..just gonna start off at the back and go steady.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trig
Im coming down with Manhar cos he lives near me..thanks anyway.
TT
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Originally Posted by richardbriscoe
Hi Richard
We have a big field (£1 - for the church funds) - marshalls and signs wil guide you in - but try to access the village from the top (Slack end) as the narrow cobbled streets will be packed
If you re coming from "The Dark Side" Widdop Road is open
See you tomorrow!
Hi Liam
Still after a lift? Bus is one option - they connect well with trains and take 10mins to get up here - but may be able to get you a lift - what time is your train due in?
Will send you a PM with my number if you need to keep in touch
If only Liam, we dream of living in Droitwich here in Birmingham-on-Sea, where the two rivers and the canal meet up!Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamM
Great stuff TT - did the flagging tonight you'll be fine - apart from CP1 to CP2 you'll find the route no problems
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Originally Posted by TurboTom
Drizzle?! I thought you were ordering some sun, Steve? A blot on your otherwise thus far impeccable RO copy book. ;):p
Few rough pics from early on, a couple of miles in, along Acre Lane.
(missed leader from CV as camera turned self off!)
Nice one Buddy! Winning time approx 2 hours - Ben Mounsey (I think!) he seemed to be leading for most of the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buddy
Excellent race bit of everything trail, fell and bog, with the toughest hills at the end, whoever put that last one in needs their balls removing and putting in a bag. (I have a friend who has a burberry bag for this very purpose)
Thrashed again by Andy A.
Wharfdale showed their true colors as Colin Moses tried to rugby tackle me on my sprint finish stopping me beating Paul Crabtree.
Must thank Stef F for stopping a van reversing into me and saving my life, apparently Stolly found out and has taken a contract out on her.
Thanks to Trig and his team - your lives will seem so empty now this is over.
Well done all - runners, organisers and marshals. A few pics here http://www.flickr.com/photos/jellybabyfairy/
Sorry there's so few, and some are a bit pants. I missed the front runners trying to get the kids out the car and into waterproofs, and then missed a whole load more runners when I had to get the 2 year old back out the waterproofs for a wee!
Cracking race that and big thanks to Steve and his helpers for putting it on. Nice touch having the vicar start the race :D
Great race this thanks to Trig and all involved with this race well worth the effort,the steps at the end was a killer!:)
Great race, great atmosphere. Good to see so many of the villagers out in support, and the words from the vicar was a nice touch. 202 runners, not bad for a first bash. Hopefully will see it on the calendar again next yr.
Didn't see AndyA or Antisocial (too quick for me), but got changed in time to see DT & Stef finish the wrong way; taking the marshals by surprise by taking then from behind! :D
Well done all, and thanks to the 50 or so volunteers who made it possible.
"DT & Stef finish the wrong way; taking the marshals by surprise by taking then from behind!"
DT! really.... a little more decorum when you are out and about please!
[QUOTE=Antisocial;400139]with the toughest hills at the end, whoever put that last one in needs their balls removing and putting in a bag. (QUOTE]
I agree. That was just cruel.
But a splendid race which I really enjoyed. As said by everyone else, thanks to Trig and the rest of the organisers.
Great day today. As previous post said, bit of everything. Thanks to organisers, all the marshalls and what appears to have been the entire village for laying everything on. A really friendly atmosphere. Tough at the end but great feeling that we were all in it and hating it together! Good stuff:)
You can delete that one of me - I look like I've just *hat myself!!! :w00t: which incidentally I thought i ws going to do at one point!! (too much information??).Quote:
Originally Posted by Buddy
What an ace race, really enjoyed it but bloody tough in parts. Great organisation & a really good having t & flapjacks at the start.
It all fell apart towards the end though, suffered with hamstring from about 4 miles to go, still it was plesant on the last climb up the steps :thumbup:
Fell foul of the delicious soup & cakes at the end though - guzzled too fast then went to pub, then had to leave as they made an unscheduled return. Only myself to blame, & they still tasted quite nice coming back up!
nice to see the vicar at the start, good touch that.
Looking forward to next year, maybe there'll be a few more stopping over on the field, although it was peaceful being the only one!
Well done all organisers, marshalls & helpers :thumbup:
what a great race,
really nice route,very demanding and no let up.
the drinks on course were welcomed.
the whole village seemed to be very supportive,
nice one,thank you very much
Trig should be really pleased that his hard work in putting on this race paid off. I think he's got an instant classic on his hands! A great route, ace marshals and brilliant atmosphere from parking to prize giving made for a memorable day
Not sure exactly where we went wrong at the end but it became clear when we got back to the start outside the pub after climbing up from the Blue Pig on the Calderdale way :o:o
Thank you to Trig & all his helpers. Fantastic turnout & a testament to all the effort put in prior to today. Quite a fast course with a variety of terrain although must admit did struggle all the way round due to a lower back problem. Did think at 1 point - should I retire but then I thought stop being a wuss & tried to ignore the discomfort. Good to see a healthy turnout of forumites - old & new faces.
I let mounsey have it haha not...just tipping my hat to steve n co for race prep marshalling and gettin the pope man involved at start.. great tuck at the end an great community spirit. Course was as good as last weekend when i reccied but i need to find a way to the trig point as i lost alot of time on tussocks that we re bigger than me. the mist added to the exctement as i was afraid to see how close the field was. Great final ascent too, best way back to hep. Not impressed with the prizes, was hopin for 1st class stamps..kiddin
Thankyou for everyone for organising this race it was a good one.
Just drained my last glass of fell race ale.....
Phew what a day
Congratualtions to Ben and Helen on awesome new course records - and commisarations to those in hot pursuit. Fantastic bench mark times for 2012 FRA diary (oh no have I just agreed to do it again??? Don't tell Judi!)
The 1st ever Heptonstall Fell Race was really a huge team effort - a few more posts will be needed to do that properly - but I am proud to be friend / family / club mate / neighbour of so many fantastic people...
Glad you all enjoyed the calf cruncher!
Anyone got a copy of Rev Howard Pask's reading????
Think we have a new signature start....
My Club-mate texted me to say he enjoyed it, but took a wrong turning somewhere (didn't say where, if he knew??)
He'll tell me all about it later
I hope he's still okay for our 'Trunce' recce-run tomorrow? (as they're part of our Clubs 'Grand-Prix' now, & he's not run them before)
Any results yet?
I saw my mate Tim Midgley in the pics, anyone know how he got on? Can't get hold of him tonight. Looked like he was near the front in the pics
Don't tell the Reverend that you called him the pope's man, I can feel a smiting coming on!!Quote:
Originally Posted by mischeavous elf
Excellent race BTW, spot on for marshalling, flagging, route, pre and post race feeding etc...
Pretty sure that you sneaked some extra steps in at the end since the recce, sure it wasn't that hard last time!
Note to the beefy guy with the big rucksack that shouldered past me and several others on the first descent - It's called a Long race for a reason, chill out and maybe we wont all be steaming past you up the first field next time!
Hope it happens again next year
Ben Mounsey 1st, Gav McHolland (sp) 2nd, Tim Midgley 3rd
Helen Fines 1st, saw Tamara with a prize, 2nd woman?
ThirdQuote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
How's your ankle Tom? You okay mate?
3rd i think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup