Sorry, no. I started and finished at Ribblehead.Quote:
Originally Posted by owmeknee
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Sorry, no. I started and finished at Ribblehead.Quote:
Originally Posted by owmeknee
Harry, Yorkshire Pudding and othersQuote:
Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill
Thanks for your posts. Ventured up Whernside on Sunday from Dent - plenty of snow on top but little ice to worry about on that route - might be different now given the warmer days. Next target Malta half - no snow there!
Cheers
There was something in today's Westmorland Gazette about someone managing to fall off Whernside on Saturday. There was a good bit of snow facing Ribblehead, but you'd have to be daft to wander over the edge.Quote:
Originally Posted by SLM99
Have a good run in Malta.
Not many rocks & no ledges so pressume they only slid 50-60 feet?
Plenty of people were walking up Ingleborough armed with ski poles but they were more use as mud poles today.
From Y.Dales CRO:
http://www.cro.org.uk/node/139
i am sure this happened on sunday not saturday? we were up whenside on saturday and it was a really clear day-report also doesnt mention that helicopter was grounded at ribblehead (locals were told their battery went flat!!)
Yes, I would say Sunday - a group of us did Horton to the Hill Inn.
Pen-y-Ghent was more treacherous than Whernside - lots of snow and ice the top of PYG, but as you climbed up the steep bit of Whernside, there was a snow overhang which was tricky to negotiate.
The Sea King was parked up at Ribblehead, with engines ticking over at around 11:30am on the Sunday.
Had a change of heart re 3 Peaks Entry - not doing enough fell training at the moment. Anyone?
Any monies will be donated to the local (3 Peaks) mountain rescue team.
Cheers.
Me too Steve....really in the doldrums at the moment re: what i should be doing race-wise :( if any at all :eek:...thus if one of the 33 on the waiting list wants to PM me :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by two toenails
Darren if you/(or any one else) still have/has an entry then Brent (one of the TT organisors) would like to give it a go. I managed to talk him into having a jog round...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Slippery Stones
Reply to me please.
Ian
Had a word with Brent and he is taking my place. Hopefully, I can work out how to transfer the entry! Thanks. The fee will go to local mountain rescue.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Tha's a big girl's blouse. What's all this about "fell training"? I never do enuff distance training to properly justify entering long 'uns but it doesn't stop me. Blowing up 1/2 way round is part of the experience for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by two toenails
So less of the namby pamby talk and get thee sen on that start line.
What's with you SS are you crock again?
I'm just a w(h)imp. Like most teachers:D!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginge Whinge
No Shaun...am moving to edinburgh the week after so dont think t'other half would like it if was of racing all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginge Whinge
not going whilst may...so plenty of time to thrash you at summat else
I have a place available for swap if anybody is interested? I would love to be doing it but injury says I can't :(
Although I'll see you all at the road crossing at the Hill Inn as I've been roped into marshalling there!
Hi everyone,
This is the my first time doing the 3 Peaks, but by no means my first long fell race. Hope everyone's training is going well - I got a good 21m in on Sunday over Derwent Edge and Win Hill in the Peak District.
I was just wondering what people do about water/sports drinks. Would I be best running with a bladder i.e. Inov8 Race Pro12 and taking my own, or are there sufficient water stations along the course? I think I'd rather run with my OMM 3L with essential kit because it's obviously not as heavy.
Any thoughts welcome.
Cheers,
Tom.
You can put your own provisions in a plastic bag marked with your number and it will be taken to Ribblehead for you. There is water available there but perhaps not for the middle to back of the field:mad:
I was in the Middle to back end and there was water for me - 4:39 finishing.
I took 2 x empty tropicana orange bottles - you know the little stumpy ones with screw tops.
1 with water in.
the 2nd with High Five 4:1 Energy Source Powder ONLY - and used it to mix with my water when I required.
This year I'm going to do the same but take some nuun tablets as well.
Trialling them at the AW this weekend for the first time.
You can leave your provisions, but it did look a bit of a mad scramble at times and I know some that had there's taken - maybe in error - who knows.
You could always get someone you know at the Hill Inn ready with a pint;) That's my plan anyway:D
[quote=Ginge Whinge;206789]Tha's a big girl's blouse. What's all this about "fell training"? I never do enuff distance training to properly justify entering long 'uns but it doesn't stop me. Blowing up 1/2 way round is part of the experience for me.
So less of the namby pamby talk and get thee sen on that start line.
Too late to change entry now. Missed the date. I could still beat you with NO training:D
Pity, no transport. The car has gone to the great scrappy in the sky.:p
Right! That's enough of that!
Last big training session done before the big day. Anything more is just going to wear me out.
So it is down to a quiet two-week taper which I'm quite looking forward to now.
my taper down doesn't start for another 10 days:( some big days coming up followed by Calderdale! I'll be alright but I'm a bit worried about my performance at the Downfall though:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry H Howgill
Training? I'm just going to do it! Manx Mountain Marathon is my training!
Hydrate well with Theakstons the night before?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Smith
Ain't entered the Calderdale Hike, but got my own 37 mile route to run next Saturday. My first 3 Peaks, ran the walkers route a few times over the last couple of years and really looking forward to it after being a spectator last year. Only going up for the day though, can't get the time off work:(Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Walked up Whernside last sunday and went down a little bit of the fell route and back up with Mini-Merry, it'll be tougher on the day, and he beat me back up:rolleyes:
Sorry Folks
I'm afraid I am going to have to withdraw my entry. Just back from spending 3 nights at the Hospital (Not the best location for the Easter break). Managed to get my foot caught in some brambles 2.5 weeks ago resulting in a "snapping" effect. After the initial swelling subsided tried to run on it but it was a real physical effort - wasn't in pain as such just hard work, even 15 mins. Anyway was diagnosed with a ruptured achilles tendon & had the op this weekend to repair it - will have my leg in a pot for the next 2 months.
To say I'm gutted would be an understatement - not only this race - which is 1 of my highlights of the year but forthcoming races that I had my eye in May & June.
May not be able to spectate on the day as I'm not sure if I can drive. Will ascertain if I can swap my entry for a fellow forumite or if it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Not a happy Bunny - off to stuff myself with an Egg.
Sad to hear your news Manhar. Hope you make a quick and full recovery :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhar
I'll be going up to watch so can possibly give you a lift - depending whereabouts you are.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhar
Cheers Pilgrim -Thank you for the possible offer. Not a million miles from Radcliffe - Ashton under Lyne. May see if I can manage the short drive to my parents later & will have to see if my leg is strong enough to be standing for a sustained period.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilgrim
Co-incidentally didn't one of the esteemed Ponies undergo a similiar operation to the achilles ?
Hope you're back running soon Manhar:)
Sorry to hear about your injury Manhar. Me and the Mrs would like to wish you a speedy and full recovery.
Get some posting done on here and keep in the loop mate:)
All the best, see you soon.
Ashton's certainly no problem for me so if you want a lift just PM me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhar
Cheers Folks - especially to you Stagger - how long will the knee take to recover ? Is Mrs S doing the 3P's ?
Stupidley when I phoned my boss I said I may try to get into work on Thursday / Friday despite the fact that I've been signed of by the Doc for the next 2 weeks, if not 2 months.
Will pm you next week Pilgrim.
Knee will be a 4 weeks if I am lucky, opp and up to 3 months if un lucky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhar
Mrs S is watching the 3ps and racing in Scotland at the British Champs the week after.
I hope you get the luck and mend soon mate.:)
Tough luck Manhar:( maybe you could pair up with Stagger and run it three legged:o;)
Seriously though hope you have a speedy recovery in time for this years Tanky's Trog.
Sorry to hear you will be out for a while Manhar, 3P won't be quite the same without you there.
Cheers IDP & BJ - Tanky's will be a good un to aim for, should be back well before December.
Haven't mentioned it before John - did base my training on your schedule for the Peaks right down to useful notes re Man Utd's fixtures.:)
Am hopping around the house with reckless abandon so am aiming to be there on the day to share your ecstasy / pain.
Good luck Manhar. I ruptured my achilles tendon playing badminton some 14 years ago. No op, back then some specialists operated others didn't. Was off work for 10 weeks.
Started running afterwards but my calf is still appreciably smaller than the other side. Still good enough for London Marathon this year and 3P last year!
Sorry to hear this Manhar, get well soon mate;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhar
get well soon Manhar ,might see you at the 3P if you can get across.
I've had an injury-plagued year so far but I'm hopefully gonna drag myself around the course.
Got me new Swoops today, ready for the 3ps. Give um an hours blast, felt good......