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Haha small world,dunno if am driving up on the day as i might be staying in eskdale,it makes it a slighty less early start !Quote:
Originally Posted by Clewy
Im free on the Friday 27th Jan, providing I can be back into Crewe for Friday night, im up for coming along if there is a space in a car spare? Could get the train to Warrington. Please email: [email protected]
This sounds like a cracking day out (especially the food and what not afterwards) and I'd really like to commit, however I'm carrying an injury at the moment and I want it to heal. Legs 1 and 2 on the same day probably won't help, so I may have to stay at home and pine. Sorry, I had the day off and everything :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Hank
Unlucky Martyn. I'm hoping my ITB has fully gone and isn't lurking in the background. You could always join us for one leg.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martyn P
Pity I'm in Harrogate that w/e! I'd really like to meet a few more of you guys, having only met Hank! I'm starting to struggle a bit getting out! February will be a bit of a black hole due to my forthcoming nuptuals!! Also I think i need to just regain a little bit of hill fitness and stamina on my own! Next time I'm out for a proper BG recce I'll post and hopefully some of you will be able to join me! Preferably slow people!! :)
I havnt done any of the route and am looking at getting some time on the route and would be happy to put some slow legs in fjell guy , or any one else looking for a steady day out , trying to shift this xmas indulgance and get motivated after a cold so up for a plod :-)
What time would you plan on leaving Clewy ?
For an 8am start at Dunmail? Probably no later than 6am?
John Rowlands can only get into Bank quay at 0615 is that pushing it ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Clewy
Apols guys, I won't be deciding until after another week of leg raises and hamstring curls in the gym, and the half Hebden next Saturday.
I really want to do this, just not sure whether my knee does....grrrrr, I'll show it.
A bit short notice, but I'll have to let you know Monday 23rd whether I'm up for that wonderful Friday 27th.
Andygib
0615 may be a touch late?
Cheenis, tyke & I are planning our first recce of legs 3 & 4 on 3/4 March. If anyone wants to join us for all of part of the outing, all are welcome, particularly if you already know the shortcuts! Plan is:
Fri 2nd: dump a car in Keswick, drive to Grasmere YH in 2nd car. We've booked YH beds
Sat 3rd: run up to Dunmail, recce leg 3, run or hitch to Wastwater YH - again we've booked beds. Pub, Nether Wasdale.
Sun 4th: run to the other end of the lake, recce leg 4, hitch from Honister to Keswick, drive home via Grasmere to pick the car up.
Clive, I should see you at Hebden... shall be there this time! As for BG recces, getting out with a few from Macc in the next few weeks and shall post on here when details come together.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clive
See you on Saturday.
Thought it might beQuote:
Originally Posted by Clewy
Hank, did you say you were out Friday? Just wondering where you're going. I'm off up Steel Fell then out as far as I can get in 3 hours or so, then back. I'll not join you if you are out as I just want to boost my confidence a bit with a good long one on my tod! I was up there a couple of weeks ago and only got to the Pikes then got unsure of the distance to Rosset. It wasnt anything like I recall from Langdale HS and a few previous outings up there, I thought I knew what to expect and it threw me. That and the actually 'peak bagging' taking a little bit of time. I might actually see if I can get over to Esk Pike/Bowfell, then drop into Langdale and back up Dungeon Gill.
Not out today unfortunately, but would be up for a day out round the Langdales, Bowfell, etc some time. If you've got 6 hours, getting from Dunmail to Esk Pike and back is manageable if you come back over High Raise from Stake Pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
its gone very quiet on here....hope everyones still getting on with it!! Does anyone have a date set yet or are we all still 'pondering'? my trainings been very poor lately, I'm going to have to see how march goes!! I've already had a couple of weeks in April messed up with overtime that I don't think I can avoid.
Still planning and training for May 25th;teatime; steadily and clockwise... 23.59 and I'll be the happiest man in Keswick!
Have training days planned in advance right through to end of April... it only features the bigger days and when myself and AndreaS (another Macc Harrier who is going at the same time) will be getting out. Andrea and myself going to recce Leg 2 on Monday and then have a 20 mile (~4000') or so day round here on Tuesday.
The training schedule is on the Macc forum (Fell -> BGR thread) if anyone wants to join the fun, give me a call.
Done 10,000' a week for the last 3 and besides aches and twinges, it seems to be going OK. Fingers crossed for May!
I'm still planning for Sunday 3 June. Clockwise with a start time somewhere between midnight & 2am, depending on my fitness & the weather forecast. I'd like to go at 2 with a 21-hour schedule, if I think I'm up to it by then. Support team not yet in place although I've got 3 or 4 volunteers in pace as possibles/probables, mainly dependent on their fitness on the day. Daytime roadside support from Mrs Splatcher & the Splatchettes, although I could do with another car & driver for the Sat & Sun evening support. Mind you, I've not started asking anyone yet! I'm doing about 40 miles/8000 ft a week at the moment, working on stamina & ignoring my slow pace! Leg 3/4/5 recce next weekend (3/4 March) - I'll post separately about that.
I have been too busy training and sorting my running clubs sessions, as I somehow became the coach! :confused:
Anyway yes I am atill aiming for June and have most of my team sorted and a barn booked for my "base camp"
On Thursday I went up to the skiddaw summit and then straight back down and did a few shorter hill reps, Friday ended up being a 27mile jog/walk of leg 1 and 2 of the L100 and back along the same route, so a good time on feet exercise.
Sounds like you're going well Ash. You're much further on than I am!! I think I've got two people sorted, my support has accidently booked some work on the Saturday I'm thinking of doing it! I'm looking at June 8-10th, but as I said earlier I need some confidence building long days in so I can cement things!! I'd like to assist people in their attempts but due to my working weekends, plus occasional races, family stuff etc, it makes it tricky.
Went up on Monday with Hazel and AndreaS from Macc to look at Leg 2 (again). Horrid weather
as the visibility ~ 30 yards in places. Came down Sticks Pass as the weather was deteriorating and it was getting colder. As we dropped down though, we came out of the cloud and the view down from Sticks Pass towards Thirlspot was stunning... real classic Lake District fells and fantastic colours on the hillsides... a chorus of Jerusalem burst forth!!!
Did over 4,000 ft and had a look at the Dodds (which I have always found hard to navigate or picture my way through) and reminded myself how horrible Clough Head is so not a waste of time despite the crappy weather.
I need to get to the Lakes more to get some of those long, long climbs in.
Done some hill reps today (4 x 500') and tripped on a tree root at full tilt descending for the final time and landed heavily.
This was meant to be a pair of big back to back days, but abbreviated by weather and then exercising the descenders theory of "disengage brain". I managed to disengage brain, but then heavily engaged Teggs Nose... face first. Nothing broken but a bit sore.
Went up on Monday with Hazel and AndreaS from Macc to look at Leg 2 (again). Horrid weather
as the visibility ~ 30 yards in places. Came down Sticks Pass as the weather was deteriorating and it was getting colder. As we dropped down though, we came out of the cloud and the view down from Sticks Pass towards Thirlspot was stunning... real classic Lake District fells and fantastic colours on the hillsides... a chorus of Jerusalem burst forth!!!
Did over 4,000 ft and had a look at the Dodds (which I have always found hard to navigate or picture my way through) and reminded myself how horrible Clough Head is so not a waste of time despite the crappy weather.
I need to get to the Lakes more to get some of those long, long climbs in.
Done some hill reps today (4 x 500') and tripped on a tree root at full tilt descending for the final time and landed heavily.
This was meant to be a pair of big back to back days, but abbreviated by weather and then exercising the descenders theory of "disengage brain". I managed to disengage brain, but then heavily engaged Teggs Nose... face first. Nothing broken but a bit sore.
This is a big step...until now I haven't even been able to look at the BG section; but DT said you'd fallen so needs must!
If you're starting to trip over you may be getting a bit tired and losing concentration. Could you be in need of a lighter week of training?
Oh and I agree; Clough Head is horrendous!
Okay it's time for me to stop procrastinating and throw my hat in the ring as well. I'm looking at an attempt on the 2nd June, tea time start (clockwise). After months of deliberating over fitness, injuries and a whole multitude of other excuses one can come up with it's time to just say let's do it. I have had plenty of support interest over the past 10 months or so and now I'm asking people to commit to it. Should have a few decent pacers lined up.
I've put in some good hill time, mainly on my todd, and have done most of the route once or twice so far. I'd be keen to get out with a few other contenders over the coming months if anyone's interested and would really like to help anyone else out if they're going for it before then. I'm close by (Kendal) but need to stick to weekends and Easter school hols (or evenings I guess).
Martin
"Sounds like you're going well Ash"
Thanks I still feel think that I have quite abit of work to do, mainly on trying to practice/recce the route and do a couple of legs at once. I have my last big weekend planned for May which is 4 weeks before my attempt, where I will do two legs together.
My support team is mainly friends from my running club and my navigators are experienced fell runners on the BGR that my friend "nee bother" has kindly arranged, as he knows them well :)
I do hope to get to the Lakes as often as possible and will keep an eye out to see if it's possible to meet up with any of the recce's that people plan on this forum. I would also like to help people out on actual attempts, however as my attempt is all booked for mid June this may not be possible, as we all seem to be going around the same time and I will need a little rest and recovery period
Pleased to hear things are going well Ash, I also have launched into a proper training cycle leading up to my attempt. You raise an interesting question and something that I have been considering - that of a "little rest and recovery period". I wonder what the optimum taper would be for a BG? Most people try and get a back-to-back support in prior to their own attempt, but any normal mortal will need a recovery period from that. I'm thinking that about 2 - 3 weeks of gradually decreasing intensity with a total rest week leading up to the Big Day should be sufficient. What do you think?Quote:
Originally Posted by ashstroller
Martyn
Martyn, some previous thought re tapering here
Thanks for that - and the consensus seem to agree with my own thinking on this. Of course, I am getting on a bit .... I might have to have a few days off work beforehand in the reclined position as well! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Thanks Martyn:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Martyn P
Pleased to hear that your training is back on track.
I was planning to taper 3 weeks prior to my attempt, I have agreed to assist leg 1 for somebody 3 weeks before and I was planning that to be my last Lakes trip, then to decrease the intensity of my training. Not 100% what I will do in this 3 week taper but my final week will not include any hills. (I have entered a 5.9mile road race...ooopps)
I think during the final week I will do this road race and then maybe just a 2/3 mile gentle jog.
The two week prior to this I will continue with my core workouts and maybe do 1 hill session each week with just 2 easy runs.
Any further advice is welcome...
Ash, forget the road race and focus on the BG. Seriously! :thunbdown:
I know I should really, it's a good t-shirt and you get a bottle of beer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Seriously if I do it, I will treat it like an steady/easy run not a race.
My only real aim for this year is the BG!!
Just been reading some of the forum you suggested on tapering, looks interesting with some good advice!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stef F
The thought of being a bit jaded had crossed my mind. You don't want to admit to yourself though do you?
As for Clough Head, it doesn't get any smaller but repetition means you know "it will come to an end, just keep grinding on"!
Doing some hill reps tonight with the club (need someone to help me push the lactate a bit) and tomorrow, a 4000' local route. I do have some good stuff on my doorstep even if the likes of Clough Head is many miles away.
That'll give me 10,000' plus for the week and I will rest over the weekend (when the girls have plenty of stuff on to keep me occupied).
Welcome back to the BG section Stef. See you in May, if not before. You and Andrew doing the Four Inns?
I sympathise Ash... there is a road race I do annually that starts outside my front door, the Langley 7. It has been described as a fell race on tarmac and it is a tough one. What really makes me do it every year is my history of results. In successive years, I have done: 1.12 / 1.05 / 1.03 / 1.00.53 / 1.00.34 / 1.00.55 (after moving the finish back 200 yards):mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by ashstroller
See what I mean.... tantalisingly close to under an hour, but not quite there... When I do 0.59.59, then I shall retire from that race! Oh and the beer is good too!
But that is in November... have a proper taper... you know it makes sense... trotting round doesn't apply once the race starts!
Be careful if you race!!!!!
Remember these 3 things!!!
1. The tee shirt probably won't fit, you've lost that much weight!! :thumbup:
2. The beer is mine as you don't drink! :p
3. Can you really let Bally Bally beat you? :w00t:
Auld Ken x
Thanks Coach!! You just make sure you get me round!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nee Bother
2 - When did I give up beer? :confused:
3 - Bally bally can have the road races, the XC is mine!! and the fells
just done my first bg recce (leg 1), ouch....... a trip day out and a good reality check for the legs. looking forward to leg 2 now :thumbup:
Reccing legs 3&4 from Seathwaite/Seatoller early(ish 8am) on saturday, currently we have more dogs than runners (2:1 ratio!?!). Also thinking of bimbling round leg 1 sunday morning, probably from a threlkeld start.
Recce'd Leg 1 again and did half of Leg 2 with folk from Macc... a bit of navigational ambiguity on Leg one and then a tentative explore of the parachute drop... (hmmm... not really for me) and then an amazing cup of tea (I kid you not... it was a simple cup of tea but berluddy gorgeous after a leg) and a bun with Phil Cheek at Threlkeld.
Considered what we were to do next ( as some car keys had gone AWOL :o) and proceeded to Sticks Pass and down to Wythburn Church area.
A good day was had by all and the weather went from uncertain and cool to "oooh, look at the way the light catches that hill side".... followed by a mediocre rendition of Jerusalem (all very English) and very nice too.
Next week going up again on Wednesday / Thursday, if anyone would like to join us...?
We'll make precise plans nearer the time depending on who joins the happy throng.
25th May now getting pretty imminent but sticking to plan.
Anyone have a recommendation for B&B or other accomodation in Keswick area for two adults and three childen plus a spaniel?