Forgot to mention before, there will be a junior race again, starting just after the main race.
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Forgot to mention before, there will be a junior race again, starting just after the main race.
Hope to see lots of people at the race this weekend. As I'll be giving runners pre and post-race massage I won't be doing my usual photo duty for the team (Glossopdale) - I'm sure there's going to be lots of Glossopdale fans out there with cameras....if I could put in my request for snaps of Tim that'd be lovely, he's usually the only runner in white shorts :)
Just picked up prizes, looking like a nice job again.
Tim - Zephr? on here I think - will be doing some random kit checks at the track that leads to the start. We will have to see if he can match IanDarkPeak for kit check prowess
Yep. I will indeed be hiding in a bush and jumping out on unsuspecting people doing random kit-checkage.
(it may not be random, I'm going to try to get around EVERYONE- be warned)
PLEASE make sure you have what you're meant to have, I really hate writing down peoples race numbers and seeming like a kit nazi.
I have no idea about IDP's prowess, but I believe he will be there at the race so I might enlist him to show me some moves...
Thank you everyone for turning out and racing. Sorry about the delay but the provisional results are attached here as a text file. Not Mad Enough is away at the moment so it may be a little while before they appear on the Glossopdale site in proper format. Well Done to Simon and Kerry.
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Here are some photos from this morning. Great conditions for a run - not bad for a gentle walk, too!
Yes well raced everyone. Particulerly to Janine (ECH) for forgetting her fell shoes and running the course in trainers - respect! - but remember for next time I normally have a size 6 - 7 (typically 6.5) in the quiver-bag in my car boot. Also, well done to Carl (Gloss) for driving all the way back to Hayfield for his pertex pants and missing the start by 3 mins - respect - but again, you should have looked-up my car boot...that was just two of the tit-bits of entertainment whilst marshalling the start / finish.
Thanks to all concerned, organisers and marshalls, for a fantastic race. This was the first time of doing this race for me, I'll be back next year, if possible. Probably the most enjoyable route of any race I've done. Up there with the Burnsall Classic as a 'must do' race.Quote:
Originally Posted by second to last
Well done to the organisers and runners today, and a big thank you for the support for the Glossop Mountain Rescue Team from those who came for a sports massage - you generously donated £36.24.
ARGH! Had some family turn up so had to cancel my run, hope all went well. A great race sadly missed...:(
Here you go Ian, a taster of what you missed.
Shelf moor race report. Apologies for the length, I kind of got in the groove and didnt realise that I'd written that much.
The race is long enough to remember most things, not like a massive trog, and not short enough for a concise story.
Damn good race though.
http://globaltherapies.blogspot.com/...ce-report.html
A very enjoyable race, one of my favourites this year. :thumbup:
Many thanks to all who made it happen, it was a well organised and marshalled event.
Special mention for Lynne and Tim of Global Therapies for the post race massage and raising funds for mountain rescue. Good on ya!
Great blog (again) Zephr (one of your best me thinks). I guess, also, one of the few where you did not have anyone +/- 30 secs in the finishing few minutes to worry about? You've improved so much this summer - well done - what you need now is a gentle recovery before the autumn - how about the 150m at the Padfield Plum Fair Coal Race this coming weekend. Good hill training. OB1Quote:
Originally Posted by zephr
Finally managed to get some photos uploaded - good to see so many smiling faces near the top of the climb to James Thorn!
https://picasaweb.google.com/ShaunP050
Shaun
ShaunP - super close up shots of those smiles & grimaces. Great to see the battle / jostling for M 3/4/5 and for L 1/2 up the JT climb.
Thanks OB1. Looking back on it, the first race I did up here was herod farm, Jules was 11th I think, I was 26th. This time he was 9th and I was 12th. Certainly going in the right direction. As for a recovery run, I believe I already did that. It was the walk from the car to the pub to join you and Carl!
Shaun, can I nick a couple of those photos for the blog please?
and for the record, I was smiling for the 200ths of a second that the pictures were taken, the rest of the time I was a panting, sweaty, hill climbing mess.
Shaun great photo's, apologies for calling you Geoff! Geoff great photo's also!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ShaunP
ian, shame you couldn't make it. i think you have a rival for kit check now, especially if Tim can scare someone enough they drove home!Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
LOL good to see some one doing a good job. I will return next year though, Big club race tomorrow night though. the last of the summer series and Nicky's cakes for the winners it will be hotly contested....Quote:
Originally Posted by second to last
Cracking race, what a fell race should be. I don't think I was smiling at the top of the climb! Thanks to all the organisers, marshalls and helpers. Well done to Kerry on winning the ladies race on the first real Fell race she has done.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShaunP
Zephyr - help yourself to the photos for your blog, always a good read!
Shaun
Great run. Thanks to all involved for organizing it. Does anyone know when/where the results will be posted?
Thanks sbrt, great to meet youQuote:
Originally Posted by sbrt
Quote:
Originally Posted by second to last
Callmehobbes - see the post on first page from Second to last for provisional results. Final ones will go on Glossopdale website but I'm sure there'll be a link posted here. http://www.glossopdale.org.uk/races/racessm.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Callmehobbes
Thanks for that.
Hi shaunQuote:
Originally Posted by ShaunP
May I pinch a photo for my blog too? I will of course credit you for the picture.
Cheers
Steve
No problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbrt
Shaun
Thank you Glossopdale harriers, marshalls, and all who help out, to make my first fell race a memorable one! can't wait to do more.
cheers
rob
Great race. Defo one of the hardest I've done since I start running this January.
A quick reminder that the Shelf Moor race is coming up, on Sunday 2nd September at 11am. There will be NO junior race this year.
As with last year I'll be asking runners to carry the minimum kit of pertex (or equivalent) jacket and trousers whatever the weather, or maybe more if the weather's bad.
There are more details at www.glossopdale.org.uk - note the change in contact details. Also please take note of the info there about parking and warming up.
I think this is a good time to thank second to last for his smooth running of the race for the last few years.
Forgot to say - could the person with the trophy please get in touch to arrange its return!
Just a quick warning that part of the high street in Glossop is closed at the moment, on the Manchester side of the main traffic lights. The diversion shouldn't cause too many problems.
Glossop High Street was open last night - fresh tarmac laid after a burst water pipe.
In other news: Global Therapies will be at the registration area in the Scout Hut offering FREE sports massages for all runners - come and see us for pre and post-race massage, great for warming up before, and speeding up recovery afterwards. If you want to make a donation for our service then we'll have a Glossop Mountain Rescue box with us.
See you all soon!
Lynne
Well done to all the runners
Some photos here
That was quick. Thanks Gordon, Charlie and all the marshalls. It doesn't get any easier that one.
What a lovely morning out.
Thanks for the organisation Charlie, and thanks to the marshals for standing around in the Clag.
As ever.... http://testedtodestruction.blogspot....race-2012.html if you wish to use up some bandwidth reading about it.
You haven't had a cup of tea yet, have you?
Some photos here, taken at Doctor’s Gate and the finish.
..or even a massage from the missus?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouse
Results are up on the Glossopdale Harriers website.