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I don't think the guys who climbed the wall realised there is a queueing decorum in FRA type races. They could be more used to BOFRA races where its everyman for himself at any obstacle on the course but i could be wrong.
The queue was a lot shorter this year due to the course amendment
I'll go for the wall option next year then. Might go and practice first.
Results for the Scout Scar race are here:
http://www.helmhillrunners.co.uk/winter_league.html
Thanks for that Stick, it was a good beginners course for me about a mile weather was great and I got to play some football while I was waiting for my mum. They changed the course on the last minute for the seniors from 4 to 6 miles :eek: but we'll be back to do some more:D
Any idea what Firbank is like this weekend?
A fast two lap cross country with a couple of small climbs within easy reach of the M6. Come along and give it a go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Ricepudding
What about Birkrigg Common Harry? Can't decide whether to pop over?
Cross country runners would call it hilly, but a fellrunner would think it's flat. :) It's a good little course with a couple of small climbs. Worth a trip if the weather's good.Quote:
Originally Posted by beerandhotdogs
HHH
Quite a good fun route. Good for spectating. Easier to pick up points this week due to weaker entry.
Us fair weather runners stayed at home today. Well done to anyone who ventured out today, it was blowing a gale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deek
Funny thing about that wall at Scout Scar is that it would be easy to avoid the stile by a very slight re-routing of the race. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by grifter
That sounds like perilously close to volunteering. :) There's a bag of flags with your name on it! It'd be no fun if we took all the obstacles out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trundler
Tell me about it!!!!!!!! I did the arant haw circuit with some extra climbs thrown in for good measure and was blown all over the hills!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill
I bet it was fast going whilst the wind was behind. You doing the race again this year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dew Claw Lassalle
I will certainly be trying it's a fantastic race route and being a part time local now I have no excuses:D
If you are round during the week at all then Sedbergh School are putting on a good race with a course that's just as good on the 4th of March. See the thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dew Claw Lassalle
If you are who I think you are then I'm up for a rematch after last year :D
I wont be as tired this year got to try and give joe a harder time:D I wasn't sure if you was A.D. but it seems you are...I will be running the howgills as many weekends as I can give us a shout if you fancy some training I normally set off from sedbergh (should be there on sat but holker hall on sun)Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill
I'll be happy if I beat Joe to the end of the road! I'm definately up for some Howgill training though. Timo Austino is about at weekends too. I'll drop you my number.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dew Claw Lassalle
The surprise is that it isn't going to be in Shap. The updated race list will be on the Helm Hill website in the next day or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by morning glory
Updated list is now on the websiteQuote:
Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill
Thanks Slowcoach.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowcoach
Firbank race results
Thinking of coming up to the Whitestone Fell Race this Sunday for my first taste of the Kendal Winter League.
Should have all the family involved with a bit of luck - 2 x U17 and the wife.
I take it this is a fell race with Fell shoes the ideal - can anyone confirm?
It's definately fell shoes for all. The only alternative might be wellies for the seniors as the boggy bits might be mildly damp at the mo. Can you swim?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
It's a great race for all the family. Welcome along.
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Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill
Wellies i reckon Snorkel and Fins my be more appropiate;)
Seriously though as HHH says it is a great race :)
Thanks Guys. See you on Sunday - but with a 3 peaks recce on Sunday don't expect fireworkds - although I do not think anyone does from me!:D
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[QUOTE=Timo Austino;99166]
So, weather permitting, we're thinkin of doing the next winter league.
Any clues on what to expect - the last one got rave reviews!
So it's a 12.00 noon start for the U12's. Do the other races just follow as and when or is there a set time for them as well?
We just follow each race on after the last. So it's U12, U14, U17 then Seniors. Seniors are usually off by 1.00 but make sure you keep an eye on the kids races so you aren't late. Enjoy your race.Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
It is Winter League policy that U12 race starts 12 noon prompt and other races follow, with minimum of delay between each race. At least one senior failed to make last weeks start at Firbank so be there early. You can always help with the junior race finishes. Its good to help and we may reward you with a free senior race entry.
News from the course today is that the going (racing term) is good to firm on junior courses. The seniors course is soft to wet to very wet, with firm patches. ;)
Thanks for the info HHH & HHC. Look out for the only Blackburn Harriers HHH - it will be good to put a face to you.
The lads that have been for the Sedbergh Hills and Howgills Howler loved them, so expect more of us this year.
I will see you tomorrow with 2 x U17W - the age group has thrown my 2 daughters together - 1 is U17W top of age and one is U15 bottom normally - so should be interesting - young un is favourite - but Melanie Hyder will more likely than not be the one to beat.
I'll have a bash as well, but wife is struggling this week.
What's Tim on about? Have I missed something?:confused:
Oh, er, ah, no, actually the race route is fine as it is....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill
That about sums it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trundler
There are those that do and those that don't.
Where would the world be without us!:)
Enjoyed today - a good true test.
Glad you enjoyed it.
A true test of what I won't ask but the positive comment makes the effort of flagging the course worthwhile.
That was the greatest mud bath ever - thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by HH Chair
A top course and possibly unique - flagged and with route choice!
Timo
You find your own way through the bogs (thats most of the course).
By the way the sun was shining on Saturday so the route looked obvious!!
Nats and I both reckoned it only seemed half as long on the way back in too!Quote:
Originally Posted by HH Chair
Highlight of the race was hearing tom and mark being reprimanded by billy for going the wrong way!
Good on yer Billy! for asserting your authority
Plays havoc on one's senility when the youngsters have chosen to go the wrong way. Trying to avoid the upstarts emerging up the steep bank whilst Billy and myself were caught between slapping the brakes on and offering abuse, must have cost us a nano-second.
WELL DONE to anyone that got around today, medals should have been awarded for non-fallers. I fell on a flag, missed the eye by half and inch.