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07-05-2009, 11:45 AM
brett

Re: lothersdale fell race

Come on... tea and a cake after the race

I was promised bad weather!!
07-05-2009, 11:48 AM
brett

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Will you thank George for his help - a really nice lad.

I spoke to him quite a bit about fellrunning, didn't realise at the time that it was his first fellrace, but he certainly enjoyed it.

Had loads of help from juniors, esp in the kitchen. Great bunch of kids!!

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Originally Posted by abd

Brett, thanks for a great race: I brought two of my boys along for their first ever fell race, they loved it (George was the one helping collecting the numbers) - result, yet another bonkers activity Dad has managed to brain wash them into!
07-05-2009, 12:10 PM
Derby Tup

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I enjoyed marshaling last night and a chance to watch the junior races. Great to see some talented youngsters having fun :cool:

Ram Tam was on good form too in the Front Room after the race ;)
07-05-2009, 12:51 PM
wycoller

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Thanks Brett - your tactics of putting people off didn't seem to be very successful!
07-05-2009, 12:51 PM
David Brett

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Thanks for the positive comments about the photos!

Bob is correct on the technical side of things, I was using a Canon 1D3 with a 70-200 f2.8 lens set wide open using mostly the 80-100mm focal length. It was pretty dark!

As for Al Fowler's request I will have a look at the details for the Winter Hill Fell Race - coincidentally I am crossing darkest Lancashire on Sunday to go to the rugby at St Helens so I'll see how the times match up.
07-05-2009, 05:56 PM
sunnysideup

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Originally Posted by Bob

It's called "depth of field" and is basically a relationship between the focal length of the lens and the aperture used. Often referred to as the area "in focus". Only one distance from the camera is truly in focus, DoF is actually those parts of the photo that are sharp enough to appear to be in focus.

Dave was using a Canon DSLR, not sure of the model - I was trying to race! A digital compact camera uses a lens with a very short focal length due to the small sensor sizes used, typically 5 - 15mm. On a 35mm SLR these would be extreme wide angles with huge depth of field so everything appears in focus. Dave would have been using a zoom around 50 - 100mm so there is less depth of field hence the background appearing fazed.

Do you think he was using fill in flash as well Bob?;)
07-05-2009, 06:19 PM
Bob

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Originally Posted by sunnysideup

Do you think he was using fill in flash as well Bob?;)

No idea, the sun is so bright round these parts that the locals get welding goggles on the NHS to protect their eyes :rolleyes:
08-05-2009, 12:01 PM
brett

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Results
08-05-2009, 01:44 PM
Bob

Re: lothersdale fell race

Ta Brett.

Where did those fifty odd runners come from that finished in front of me? I mean, no-one passed me! :rolleyes:
08-05-2009, 03:02 PM
Penguin

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Originally Posted by Bob

Ta Brett.

Where did those fifty odd runners come from that finished in front of me? I mean, no-one passed me!

true i just waddled by without a care in the world.. :rolleyes:

ta brett, a good production as always, it seemed a far bit easier in the daylight...

weather forcast was almost bang on! :p.. unsure what laurel and hardy were doing during the race aka woger & pudgy.. :rolleyes: did they both go to the pub half way thru or smat?? :)
08-05-2009, 03:53 PM
Pudgy

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Yes. Didn't you? Or did you find the ice cream van at the top again? :D
09-05-2009, 12:51 PM
Penguin

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Originally Posted by Pudgy

Yes. Didn't you? Or did you find the ice cream van at the top again? :D

i did ta, i stood around for a few minutes at the top waiting for you but alias you took too long your ice cream was eaten by them fluffy dogs with teeth at the top.. :rolleyes:
09-05-2009, 12:53 PM
Penguin

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thanks also to wendy, sue, deby tup and the rest of the marshalls and helpers on the day, great band of little helpers washing up..
19-04-2010, 09:18 PM
mr brightside

Re: lothersdale fell race

Anyone got a route description for this please?
19-04-2010, 09:36 PM
scott baistow 93

Re: lothersdale fell race

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

Anyone got a route description for this please?

Steep start up a rocky track then turns into a steep boggy grass hill, run off the top through a gate turn left down a steep farm track then up through some fields until you hit pinhaw where the climbing isnt too bad more gradual runnable the odd steeper bit then turn at pinhaw summit and straight back. Great route it is fast if dry so hope it rains in time..:p
19-04-2010, 09:37 PM
scott baistow 93

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About 4mile 800ft i think.
19-04-2010, 09:45 PM
Stick

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Yep, Scott's got it about to a tee. :cool:

I think it's maybe 3.6,miles but it feel more of course. ;)

Watch out for the fast lads turning and heading towards you on their way down! Practice leaping out of the way!!! :eek:
19-04-2010, 10:07 PM
Daleside

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Oo when is it this year?
19-04-2010, 10:15 PM
biara

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may 5th I think.

Just don't follow me when I run,navigation isn't my strength at this race. :o But I have seen some interesting roads and an extra village......
19-04-2010, 10:47 PM
brett

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Flip

WED. MAY 5. LOTHERSDALE (R). BS. 7.30 p.m. 3.6m/600'. Venue: Village Hall, Lothersdale nr Skipton. £3.00, on day. Juniors: Full set of races for over 6s from 6.30 p.m onwards. Parking limited, please car share. Full details on website. Details: Brett Weeden, 32 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 0AL. Tel: 07970 206003. Email: [email protected]. Website: kcac.co.uk.
20-04-2010, 08:05 AM
mr brightside

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Is it the route that follows Knot Gill up on the eastern side to Knot Farm, Then up to Pinhaw via Sunny Side? There is also a route on the western side of Knot Gill if not.
20-04-2010, 11:20 AM
Bob

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

Is it the route that follows Knot Gill up on the eastern side to Knot Farm, Then up to Pinhaw via Sunny Side? There is also a route on the western side of Knot Gill if not.

No, it starts at the east end of the village and goes up the bridleway running north before dropping down to Tow Top Farm then heads NW to join up with the Pennine Way. It then follows the PW to Pinhaw and returns via the same route.

I have never been on either of the two paths you mention but they appear to have quite a few stiles which isn't good for a race. I haven't seen the markers for the upper path on to Pinhaw - I'll have to check this out.

Brett, I should be available for marshalling on this.
20-04-2010, 12:50 PM
brett

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Excellent - but only if you come back to the New Inn for a beer and some food!

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Originally Posted by Bob

Brett, I should be available for marshalling on this.
20-04-2010, 01:27 PM
mr brightside

Re: lothersdale fell race

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Originally Posted by Bob

No, it starts at the east end of the village and goes up the bridleway running north before dropping down to Tow Top Farm then heads NW to join up with the Pennine Way. It then follows the PW to Pinhaw and returns via the same route.

I have never been on either of the two paths you mention but they appear to have quite a few stiles which isn't good for a race. I haven't seen the markers for the upper path on to Pinhaw - I'll have to check this out.

Brett, I should be available for marshalling on this.

Cheers Bob, reckon i can get to this fairly comfortably after work.
20-04-2010, 01:53 PM
brett

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It's OK, we'll wait :D
20-04-2010, 01:54 PM
TurboTom

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I should be there......Bacon butty again Brett???
20-04-2010, 01:56 PM
brett

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Ah, no Tom - not enough time to cook one before the leaders come back.

There will be tea, coffee and biscuits available :D
20-04-2010, 01:58 PM
TurboTom

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Originally Posted by brett

Ah, no Tom - not enough time to cook one before the leaders come back.

There will be tea, coffee and biscuits available :D

ah fair play.........biscuits (broken i presume)...can you save me a box???? :D
20-04-2010, 03:24 PM
mr brightside

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Originally Posted by brett

It's OK, we'll wait :D

Flexibility, that's what i like to see. I'll set off after The Simpsons, see you at 7:35ish. :D

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

I should be there......Bacon butty again Brett???

It's ok they'll be waiting for me so i'll stop off and get you a pizza, see you at 7:40ish. :p
20-04-2010, 03:27 PM
Pyrenees Haven

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Brett, we'll still be around so I'm sure Gary will fancy a run out.

Debbie
20-04-2010, 03:34 PM
Antisocial

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Not sure If i will be there as I may be in London and if not it is the first of the summer X series at Oakbank school Keighley, so I am torn between the two.

If I do make it rest assured I shall complete it fully dressed this time.
20-04-2010, 03:50 PM
K1M

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Shame about the clash isn't it AS? I was fancying a go at Oakbank but I'll be at Lothersdale instead now. You doing any others in the summer series?
20-04-2010, 04:27 PM
Antisocial

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Originally Posted by K1M

Shame about the clash isn't it AS? I was fancying a go at Oakbank but I'll be at Lothersdale instead now. You doing any others in the summer series?

Will see, am doing v little cycling at the moment and it may be the only chance I have to keep my hand in prior to the 3px. See you at the bunny toneet?
20-04-2010, 06:50 PM
Bob

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

Is it the route that follows Knot Gill up on the eastern side to Knot Farm, Then up to Pinhaw via Sunny Side? There is also a route on the western side of Knot Gill if not.

Just got in from running this and it isn't as good as the actual course. Steep but short grassy fields to the halfway road then you have to go round a blind bend on this before heading up a concrete track to Sunny Side then a couple more fields of short grass gets you onto the fell. This is a mixture of large tussocks and bog and isn't very nice :( I ran back along the normal course.

Also, the ground is bone dry, even the really boggy bit has nearly dried up.
20-04-2010, 07:24 PM
mr brightside

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Originally Posted by Bob

Also, the ground is bone dry, even the really boggy bit has nearly dried up.

I'm sure it'll get rainy again before raceday. Paul the weatherman's predicting a lovely dose of so'westerlys for next week.
04-05-2010, 03:27 PM
mr brightside

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I won't be running tommorrow as my knee's relapsed a bit and it's got to settle properly. Brett, if you're short of marshals PM me otherwise i think a gentle bike ride is on the cards. :(
04-05-2010, 04:51 PM
HUGH JARSE

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Originally Posted by Pyrenees Haven

Brett, we'll still be around so I'm sure Gary will fancy a run out.

Debbie

That's my chance of winning gone! Looking forward to it.
05-05-2010, 10:18 AM
Pyrenees Haven

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I wouldn't be so sure, he has the 3 Peaks and Consiton in his legs and he is doing Buttermere at the weekend, so is looking for an easy night!

Debbie
05-05-2010, 11:17 AM
brett

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Timekeeping?????

:)

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Originally Posted by Pyrenees Haven

so is looking for an easy night!

Debbie
05-05-2010, 08:57 PM
scott baistow 93

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Good race tonight fairly dry underfoot with a few sticky bits-
1st- Ted the maaan mason
2nd- Gary devine
3rd- Jack smith

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