Heptonstall Recce 29th Jan

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Originally Posted by joeyd

I'll see how I feel on the day. It's tempting to push myself and go with a faster group (like you say, I can always join up with the following group if I can't keep up!). I did the race in 2.37 last year, so would hope to improve on that this time round. A just under 3 hour recce might be more the pace for the weekend though :D.

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You'll be fine Joey, come along with the fast pace group – you're guaranteed a good seat next to the fire in the Lion if you get back early ; - )Do we have any idea how many might be running on Sunday?

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Originally Posted by The Jedimaster

You'll be fine Joey, come along with the fast pace group – you're guaranteed a good seat next to the fire in the Lion if you get back early ; - )Do we have any idea how many might be running on Sunday?

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Not sure - maybe 8-10 CVFR, 7-10 from the village, 5-10 from various Leeds/Bradford Clubs, plus Southern Softie and his Clayton buddies, not including any Toddies or Splatcher.
More than 10. Less than 60.
Wonder how much soup Barry should make?

Steady group???
Had a few enquiries about the steady group (ie not fast or medium group) The full route could take over 3.5 hours at a slower pace; there is an option to save about 45-min hour by cutting short at around 10 miles in Hardcastle Craggs if you like. Will make sure we find someone to lead this group
Anyone looking for more relaxed / steady-paced run???

Me please. I may be able to do quicker, but at this stage wouldn't want to jeopardise my progress. Main aim for me is time on my legs and finishing with no niggles. If just me, I'll go medium and cry off at first H'castle Crags pass if needs be.

Room for one more? Are all groups setting off at 0900 from White Lion?
Spookster

hi, there are about 10 of us coming over from Leeds (Valley Striders) to Heptonstall tomorrow if that helps with numbers thanks Sarah

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Originally Posted by The Jedimaster

You'll be fine Joey, come along with the fast pace group – you're guaranteed a good seat next to the fire in the Lion if you get back early ; - )Do we have any idea how many might be running on Sunday?

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Fast group it is then JediMaster (are you Graeme B from Heptonstall in real life??)

The forecast looks okay btw; chilly (max of 3C on the BBC website), early mist but no rain given :wink:. I might even wear sleeves!

See you at 9am outside the Lion. Beautiful day on the tops today. Might be a bit hard under foot first thing?

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Originally Posted by nippersmith

hi, there are about 10 of us coming over from Leeds (Valley Striders) to Heptonstall tomorrow if that helps with numbers thanks Sarah

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Thanks for letting us know Sarah! Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow… I'll ask the Landlord in the Lion to make sure he puts on extra soup – I have a feeling it's going to be a healthy turnout, should be fun!!