Grin and Bear it

First update from IanDP initial results.
I know there are a few more "gliches". We are haveing a debrief tonight. I will grab the registration forms and attempt to put long to long and short to short.
May be a confusion on the form :confused:, or us fell runners are thick :D, but some put down long and did short, and visa versa, which is the explanation for some errors.

Grin and Bear It 2008 ~ Short course - 15 miles
Pos No Surname Forename Time
1 175 UNWIN DARREN 02:08:18
2 160 FINDLAY-ROBINSON RHYS 02:10:58
3 152 BELL JIM 02:11:47
4 155 OATES KEVIN 02:11:51
5 64 CROWSON PHIL 02:12:48
6 167 BRIDGEMAN WILL 02:17:04
7 151 BALLANTINE DICK 02:17:40
8 170 WALKER SHAUN 02:18:00
9 150 DARWIN HOWARD 02:18:32
10 13 HOLMES KEVIN 02:18:51
11 55 HARTLEY MARTIN 02:19:53
12 161 BERESFORD RUSSELL 02:21:07
13 11 DANILO-GARBACKI JAN 02:25:30
14 173 CHARLESWORTH IAN 02:27:13
15 172 HARVEY MARK 02:27:13
16 177 ACROYD ANDREW 02:29:15
17 157 LITTLE GARETH 02:30:56
18 36 KITCHEN WILLY 02:31:38
19 158 BARBER NICHOLAS 02:33:59
20 181 ROWE JOHN 02:34:44
21 178 COLDICOTT IAN 02:34:46
22 83 FIRKIN KEITH 02:35:30
23 141 BAINES RAY 02:37:56
24 147 KENNEDY GARY 02:39:07
25 100 HICKS CHRISTOPHER 02:40:16
26 174 WARREN PAUL 02:40:17
27 90 CONNAUGHTON EOIN 02:43:04
28 148 HORSFALL CHRISTOPHER 02:43:14
29 156 MAHADEVAN KRISHNA 02:43:19
30 169 FIELDS DAVE 02:43:42
31 168 PROUD DUNCAN 02:43:42
32 180 GREEN ANDY 02:44:00
33 164 HOWELLS RICHARD 02:44:54
34 15 GORDON KEITH 02:45:48
35 62 PATEL MANHAR 02:46:12
36 145 ASHFORTH ALAN 02:46:26
37 165 Mc AVOY JOHN 02:50:56
38 179 WHITTINGHAM NICK 02:51:13
39 166 TREZISE JONATHON 02:51:15
40 162 PEARSON JOHN 02:51:36
41 149 DORMAN NIGEL 02:52:00
42 38 PLATTS ANDREW 02:55:00
43 171 MARKHAM GILLY 02:55:02
44 142 BOSTOCK COLIN 02:55:51
45 60 DOUGLAS KEITH 02:58:07
46 119 KENWORTHY STEPHEN 03:02:21
47 66 COCKERTON JANE 03:04:06
48 143 PARKIN GREGORY 03:04:38
49 144 WADE IAN 03:07:16
50 71 TOWNEND DAVID 03:09:14
51 12 HALL DAMIAN 03:09:34
52 92 CLAVIJO J 03:14:36
53 61 GREENWOOD PAUL 03:14:40
54 146 HUTCHESSON GRANT 03:14:43
55 154 FALCONER ANDY 03:17:00
56 176 HALSTEAD SARAH 03:19:08
57 159 FINDLAY-ROBINSON RACHEL 03:23:00
58 80 PORTEOUS COLIN 03:26:21
59 20 HAYTER MATT 03:27:03
60 58 BUNYAN NANCY 03:56:10
61 63 SANDERS TEELA 04:15:00
62 70 TURNER KENNY 04:16:22
63 51 TRAVIS COLIN 04:16:25
64 34 SMITH DAVE 04:17:44
65 140 ORTON PAUL 04:30:47
66 69 GRAVES SARAH 05:09:26
67 139 PRESLY SANDY 05:09:26
68 27 BATTY DAVID 05:17:00
69 28 BURTON STEVEN 05:17:00
70 130 HORSLEY IAN 05:25:00
Grin and Bear It 2008 ~ Long course - 23 miles
Pos No Surname Forename Time
1 163 SHANKS STEPHEN 03:58:20
2 115 HAKES RICHARD 04:21:15
3 105 GUNEE JOHN 04:28:32
4 94 HARE CHRIS 04:35:10
5 99 BREEZE GRAHAM 05:58:09
6 19 WATSON MADELEINE 05:58:09

Hold the back page. Main headline was about to read "Slippery Stones actually completes long race" and had to be quickly changed to "SS actually wins race". Well done Dazza it must have been tough staying out in front in those conditions with a whipper snapper at your heels.

What a fantastic bunch are those WMRT bods and I hope they raised loadsa cash.

T'was my first stab at it and this bogtastic race will be a regular feature in my calendar. For me It was like doing a tough 1 3/4 hour fell race to Dunford Bridge and then a flat 10k race added on to finish! I was particularly impressed with my forward roll at speed during the descent off Featherbed. After hitting the tarmac hard on me chariot the week before I find that bog is more forgiving.

That Chilli was to die for and here I am mid Mon morning craving for more.

Well done again Plumbum and everyone else involved in putting on a great event.

Yes thanks Mr P and everyone from WMRT another good do.

Saw - loads of people taking the wrong line through the section down between the two roads. They must of missed the left turn halfway down.

Overheard - the walker stood talking to Ian DP as he was diverting runners round the bogs - "do you know everyone?" :D

He probably does actually

Hey, I did the 15mile, and it was my first fell race longer than 8 or 9 miles, but I absolutely loved it! Thanks everyone who organised/marshalled/made tea and chilli!!

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Originally Posted by Ginge Whinge

Hold the back page. Main headline was about to read "Slippery Stones actually completes long race" and had to be quickly changed to "SS actually wins race".

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:mad::mad:

Back page now reads "Ginge Whinge seeks new hobby after realising at Saturdays Grind and Bear it, that his days of giving SS a race kicking are now over"

Hey GW, like SS you also have bike issues :D. do they have cycling proficiency in Barnsley :confused:

I keep telling you that I don't race against the likes of you anymore. Talk to me again when you join the old man's league.

Think of all those that decided to forego this classic to turn up for the IH Relay........doh!!

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Originally Posted by RachFR

Hey, I did the 15mile, and it was my first fell race longer than 8 or 9 miles, but I absolutely loved it! Thanks everyone who organised/marshalled/made tea and chilli!!

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Well done indeed on your 1st post 10 mile outing. You certainly picked a tester, esp. in those conditions. Me thinks that boggy races are going to be your forte.

What I couldn't work out was that everyone in front of me across Outer Edge kept getting further away.... Some talent to pick your feet across there successfully.

I was glad I'd run it last year as the 2nd half of the race I was running on my own. Bizarre that. :eek:

full results now up including walkers

http://www.woodheadmrt.org/events.htm

Pictures should follow shortly

I'll be getting a guilt problem soon with all the comments about where i live

A bit early but lets start the ball rolling.

A new route for the runners this year with more climbing.

Sat 3rd Oct
8.00am walkers start
10.00am runners start

Please note Registration at Crow Edge Community Centre SE 180 051
Entry Form
£8.00 pre entry
£10.00 EOD

I'll post more details later ;)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

A bit early but lets start the ball rolling.

A new route for the runners this year with more climbing.

Sat 3rd Oct
8.00am walkers start
10.00am runners start

Please note Registration at Crow Edge Community Centre SE 180 051
Entry Form
£8.00 pre entry
£10.00 EOD

I'll post more details later ;)

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Just bumping this up as it' s only 4 WEEKS AWAY

Get your entries in soon.

As mentioned the railway track is out and 2-3 more hills added;)

expect to add 5-15 minutes to your previous times

info

Is this your race Ian

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

Is this your race Ian

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Its one of the ones I help organise, the main one being Tanky's of which more will un fold in the next week or so. this is a big race locally check the older threads.

"G&B it" is also run to raise money for the MR. there is also a walk along the same lines as a LDWA setting off an hour earlier but the race is pretty good, around 80 runners usually

Ian

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Its one of the ones I help organise, the main one being Tanky's of which more will un fold in the next week or so. this is a big race locally check the older threads.

"G&B it" is also run to raise money for the MR. there is also a walk along the same lines as a LDWA setting off an hour earlier but the race is pretty good, around 80 runners usually

Ian

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I know about Tankys and want to do that but alas i am not old enough although i may be able to offer a helping hand

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

I know about Tankys and want to do that but alas i am not old enough although i may be able to offer a helping hand

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help at registration and the first road crossing is always helpful thanks. Marvin did the crossing last year.

there will be plenty of recces going on oin the next few week so get on one of those for a flavour of the route.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

help at registration and the first road crossing is always helpful thanks. Marvin did the crossing last year.

there will be plenty of recces going on oin the next few week so get on one of those for a flavour of the route.

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Aye i did a couple of reccys last year. Il definately help out. I can get to marsden fairly easily. Hopefully il make it to shelf moor although im struggling at the mo to get over

Just popped my entry in the post. What's this "new bit" from Crow Edge then IDP? :confused:

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Originally Posted by jodg

Just popped my entry in the post. What's this "new bit" from Crow Edge then IDP? :confused:

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I'll tell you tonight. I'll have some Ale with me if you want any.:o

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

I'll tell you tonight. I'll have some Ale with me if you want any.:o

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You tease, you! :p

Ale? No, gotta be tee-total after the hols....:(

IDP - is the long route "new and improved" as well then? :confused:

Is the route alteration permanent then ??

if so im the last winner of the original route :D:D

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Originally Posted by jodg

IDP - is the long route "new and improved" as well then? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Born Slippery

Is the route alteration permanent then ??

if so im the last winner of the original route :D:D

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yes the change will be permanant which means there wuill be a new course record this year.

long route is virtually the same just starts/finishes at Crow edge in stead.

short route is from Langsett Irongate approx following long route but finishes by the Rescue Base.

a few route changes.we'll post the route later.

Worth noting the race route starts at Langsett but registration is at Crow Edge CC and we will bus you to the start.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

long route is virtually the same just starts/finishes at Crow edge in stead.

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Might be up for the "long" version.... Can I decide the week before and let you know? :confused:

Hope to get along to this and run the long route again, if you're taking runners for this as well as walkers.

Does the long route start at Crow Edge and the short route start at Langsett?
Roughly where does the long route go?
Ta

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Originally Posted by jodg

Might be up for the "long" version.... Can I decide the week before and let you know? :confused:

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yes you can but it helps to know that you are entered to buy the food. etc

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Originally Posted by SteveS

Hope to get along to this and run the long route again, if you're taking runners for this as well as walkers.

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You can run the long route but it is a walk so no prizes but feel free to run and enjoy.

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Originally Posted by #1Spookster

Does the long route start at Crow Edge and the short route start at Langsett?
Roughly where does the long route go?
Ta

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Maps should be available soon and I'll post on here.
Roughly the Long follows old route but starts & finishes at Crow Edge CC. Langsett barn wasn't available this year.

The race starts at Langsett Iron gate(first car park from Flouch roundabout) we will bus runners there from Crow edge before start so please be on time.

No route goes to the barn but both go up Cutgate along Howden Edge past Round Hill-Lady Cross-Fiddlers Green-Windle Edge-Windscar Res-Harden res(routes split here)-Hades Clough-Hade Edge-Snittle road(routes come back together) Ox Lee lane to race Finish at SE 175 052 long route continues to Crow Edge.

Hope this gives you an idea. Ox lee lane will be a hard at the end of the race:D

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

You can run the long route but it is a walk so no prizes but feel free to run and enjoy.

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Longer fits in with my training, and I wouldn't be quick enough to be anywhere near the front on the 'run' route. I thought the chilli at the end was the best prize anyway :)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Ox lee lane will be a hard at the end of the race:D

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It was hard enough last year only mid-way through the long route with all the mud and that nice little climb up Crow Hill at the end:eek:

Will get my entry in in advance so you know I'll be wanting some food :)

Route Descriptions now up

http://www.woodheadmrt.org/documents...9.Routesx3.doc

Have been reliably informed that there is no 'runners' category for the long route. So if you plan to run the 23miles you set off with the walkers at 8am.

Crumbs, that's early..... :(

Still not sure, might well stick to the short route so I get an extra hour or two in bed! ;)

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Originally Posted by jodg

Have been reliably informed that there is no 'runners' category for the long route. So if you plan to run the 23miles you set off with the walkers at 8am.

Crumbs, that's early..... :(

Still not sure, might well stick to the short route so I get an extra hour or two in bed! ;)

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70 entered so far in all catagories inc a number running long route;)

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Originally Posted by jodg

Have been reliably informed that there is no 'runners' category for the long route. So if you plan to run the 23miles you set off with the walkers at 8am.

Crumbs, that's early..... :(

Still not sure, might well stick to the short route so I get an extra hour or two in bed! ;)

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Ah, the people I'm giving a lift probably won't be too happy arriving for an 8 o'clock start for me to do the long 'un whilst they hang aroud for the short. Might reconsider and do the 15 then I could do Hope Moors and Tors too :eek:

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Originally Posted by SteveS

Ah, the people I'm giving a lift probably won't be too happy arriving for an 8 o'clock start for me to do the long 'un whilst they hang aroud for the short. Might reconsider and do the 15 then I could do Hope Moors and Tors too :eek:

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I'm fortunate as I live just over a mile away from the start. Mind you, that probably means I'll have to walk there....and back! Hope it's not raining....:o

I'm finding above posts a bit confusing. Can someone please confirm I can run 23ml route starting at 10am after EOD for 10quid? :) Also does the 23mile route start at Crow Edge Community Centre 180 052 / postcode S36 4TB? Oh, will there be Rescue Ale for sale too? ;):cool:

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I'm finding above posts a bit confusing. Can someone please confirm I can run 23ml route starting at 10am after EOD for 10quid? :) Also does the 23mile route start at Crow Edge Community Centre 180 052 / postcode S36 4TB? Oh, will there be Rescue Ale for sale too?

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Yes to the Rescue Ale:D. Start is from Crow Edge CC but the long starts at 8.00am:eek: only the race starts at 10.00 from Langsett. (bus provided) all finish near or at CE CC race finishes before road to avoid running over it.:D
Hope this helps DT

Ian,

a bit of advice please, as i've now left it a bit late to pre-enter I will be entering on the day for the short route so......What time does the bus leave ? I want to allow plenty of time to register and get a good seat on the bus...back seat!!!

Will EOD cause any problems with food, will I still get some or should I bring a potted meat sandwhich to chew on while everyone else tucks into something hot and wonderful... can I let anyone know, would that be helpful.


Cheers

Alfred

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Originally Posted by Alfred

Ian,

a bit of advice please, as i've now left it a bit late to pre-enter I will be entering on the day for the short route so......What time does the bus leave ? I want to allow plenty of time to register and get a good seat on the bus...back seat!!!

Will EOD cause any problems with food, will I still get some or should I bring a potted meat sandwhich to chew on while everyone else tucks into something hot and wonderful... can I let anyone know, would that be helpful.


Cheers

Alfred

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Short walk or Race?

The walk is a 8.00am start the race is 10.00am, try and be registered by 9.15 if possible. buses are working a shuttle service and it's only 10 minutes away but I think the hope:rolleyes: is to have the last bus leave c 9.30.

We've got about 140 entries so far (for all courses) and expect about 80 on the day.

Food won't be an issue but Ale might be? Hoping to have around 20 cases ready for donations;)

Ian

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Food won't be an issue but Ale might be? Hoping to have around 20 cases ready for donations;)

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Can I put my name on 2 crates? :)

just checking everybody on this thread has seen this other one:

http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showthread.php?t=9035

99% certain nipping down to run long route and get some Rescue Ale :)