Silly old cups!! Really??Quote:
Originally Posted by Brotherton Lad
I was hoping for somthing posh like champagne flutes :w00t:
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Silly old cups!! Really??Quote:
Originally Posted by Brotherton Lad
I was hoping for somthing posh like champagne flutes :w00t:
"Also is there enough to stop for a few seconds and have a good few drinks."
Depending on how quick you are running, the Cheddar Cheese will probably be open.
We tried this but Southern Softie wanted to know where the Strawberries were!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Ruck
IDP, am marshalling, can you drop me a case of ale on Mam Tor as you run past? Ta.
Hmmm may be tricky as I'm on Kitcheck they'd fill my bumbag up so I'll bring some along to the Start if you like ...:)Quote:
Originally Posted by KinderSurprise
That would be more practical.
Will i be able to fill my water bottle? I am trying to work out what fluid i need to carry and having never done it dont know if i will be able to take as much water as i need, or will be expected to take a cup and move on.
Thanks
I filled a bottle last year at Mam Nick, but some big boys mugged me over Brown Knoll and ran away, the b@stards. Dark Peak vests, I think.
Is there still a run on Friday around second half of race route?
PM sent for the Forum recce of the second half. 9.30 at Mam Nick CarparkQuote:
Originally Posted by #1Spookster
just setting off see you thereQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Well I would imagine you're all running by now (not that you'll be able to read this until you next log in).
The weather over south manchester looks lovely (from the office window).
Wish I was there too. Hope you all have a good recce.
Tim
It was/is, there was a slight frost as well, the peat bog is actually starting to crack as it dries out! in places. Did the down and up, not reccomended to any one with tired legs although I picked a different line as it was quicker than my last attempt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Ruck
Joined by Splatcher and Spookster, Fozzy and Leeds Rhino didn't arrive by the planned time so we had to set off. hope they made it.
Nice one :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
IDP - Got your PM, thanks. But wasn't sure if I was going to do it last night (Leeds Rhino told me at the track last night he wasn't really up for it), and I wasn't feeling too well, so made a late decision this morning to go down and do it. Got to Mam Nick about 11 and ran round - some trouble finding the trod of the path on Rushup Edge, but got it eventually. Also found a nice bog to roll around in - took me a while to get out. Also think I've sorted the racing line out behind Woolpacks. Didn't feel very well going back up to Mam Nick though.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Thanks for the route advice from Leeds also - I know the Strines road well because I used to live in Grenoside and always went that way when I went into the Dark Peak.
What is the situation with parking? Is there a temporary carpark somewhere, If so how far is it from the start line?
if we are using the usual one it's 5 minutes walk to registration in a farmers field (possibly with a small fee to farmer)so when you go to registration take all your hill kit with you as you'll need to go through kitcheck.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
Remember start line is 10 minutes from Registration and there is also a spot check on the bridge or by the last stile by the start
If it is the "the usual one it's 5 minutes walk" is it obvious where it is?Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Marshals will direct but it's up towards Edale.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
this one I think SK 122 855
Great, thanks Ian. Are you running I saw you mention a dodgy ankle earlier in the forumQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I will be running but not racing;)) well hope to do 4.00 which should be possible, ankle problems are/was tendonitus. it's a bit better but way down on last years fitnessQuote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
Don't kow if it has already been said, but don't forget that the clocks change on the night before the skyline.... Also, I believe that winnat's pass is closed at the minute, not likely that anyone would come that way, but it will make the edale road bussier and thus slower.
See you all there.
Also, if anyone was thinking of coming to Edale by train there are no services on Sunday due to engineering works
I may have a chance of seeing you in the far distance in front of me then!!Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
May not be doing this now - TBH I've lost a bit of enthusiasm for it at the moment. I was mostly using it as long training run for 3P anyway (for which I've also lost a bit of enthusiasm for doing as well, but will do it anyway).
Instead I think I'm going to go and do the rescheduled Thirsk 10, for which I've also got a number from last year when it was cancelled. I fancy a faster road run I think. All the training that I've been doing should have put me in reasonable PB shape. It'll also leave me a chance of having a go at a PB next week at the Wakefield 10k (club challenge race) as well if I feel like it. Although I'm not even enthused at this either.
Will make a final decision later in week - I take it that it's worth dropping Andy J an email if I don't do it in order to make his life a bit easier?
<insert guilt-trip for those who missed out on a starting place/>
Really looking forward to this weekend. I've managed a few long training runs, but still not too sure how I'll cope racing 21 miles (I've only raced 14+miles once before). As such I'm not setting myself a target time, but I appear to have regained some form over the last couple of weeks which is promising, although I fear that my current record of never being overtaken on the last downhill/flat section of a race may be heading up the swanny on Sunday!
Thought i'd post this on here for the benefit of everyone once the answer comes in.
Ian,
question for you regarding kit check. Are tights ok as leg cover? last year whoever checked my kit said it was ok for tights to be used as leg cover, as i ran in tights (much to my discomfort in the heat) and therefore did not carry anything else.
Given the weather looks ace again is that the view the kit checkers will take?
Cheers,
Can't say at the moment as the descision will be made by the RO on the day however shorts are ok as long as you carry windproof leggings. I suspect pertex tops will be ok on the day but PLEASE BRING FULL WATERPROOFS just incase. Most will be out for 4-5 hours, it is still March and the last bit from Brown Knoll to the end is pretty exposed if you are tired so dress accordingly, ps don't forget your phone ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
I take it we need to carry a map, my waterproof encapsulated map is pretty heavy but no choice I suppose!Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Race Details
21miles, 4,500 feet of climb - at least!
There will be a kit check before the start. We will require:
•Full waterproof body cover i.e. cagoule with hood and overtrousers
•Hat
•Gloves
•Map of the route
•Compass
•Whistle
•Mobile phone
•Emergency food
From DPFR website. RO may relax parts of that on the day, but you need it with you as usual.
Can someone recomend a good place to get some pics? The best spot would be somewhere I can get ascent and descent pics of runners. I don't mind running between spots but I don't want to trek miles from the road.
In the pub after the race mate :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fell Donkey
Around Mam Nick probably a good spot, you could head up to MamTor (5-10 minute walk) to get people coming over from Lose Hill, or as they head down the path to the road at Mam Nick. Alternatively you wander up the trail on the other side of the road and take photos as runners head up towards Lord's Seat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fell Donkey
Ringing Roger, get pics on the slog up the hill at the start, retire to the Nags Head for an couple of hours then head back up and get them on the way down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fell Donkey
I would agree that Ringing Roger would be a great place. This youtube clip gives a very good idea of the type of picks you can expectQuote:
Originally Posted by bigfella
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVfzOCq_vWE
That's excellent advice. I was going to run the race, but now I reckon I'll just bring a camera.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigfella
I had completely forgotten!! That settles it, I'm coming up on Saturday night, provided that the rate of repair to my ankle continues (failed to get round the block on Sunday, did a couple of miles this evening).Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulE
Ian thanks. i'll bring it all on the day. Hada dream last night that i forgot my jacket, hat and gloves!!! so i'll be double checking and prob packing 2 to make sureQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I would have dearly loved to have run this race, but, by the time my Calendar arrived, it was already full. I appreciate that most of the information was on-line at that stage, but I do feel that a race with such a very long pre-entry period really ought to consider having some sort of transfer scheme for the inevitable drop-outs.Quote:
Originally Posted by fozzy
I know that this is yet more work for the RO etc, etc ... but, really, we're talking about Dark Peak here who can surely provide the manpower for a substitution scheme.
Please give it a try next year?
I had a horrible race dream the other day. Set off with my wife, who is a bit of a jogger, got to CP1. Set off for CP2, noticed I hadn't put it on my map. Then noticed my bum-bag was falling apart and that the sports bag I was carrying had 4 pairs of shoes in it (a natty pair of brogues, some XC spikes, road racing flats and some others), a large bunch of bananas, a collection of bandages and some safety pins.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
My wife decided to leave me behind and I withdrew from the race. Any analysts out there?