Great photos!:) Was roped into doing this by some "friends" as my first fell run (ever) and had a fab day out...looking forward to my next one now!Quote:
Originally Posted by NickH
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Great photos!:) Was roped into doing this by some "friends" as my first fell run (ever) and had a fab day out...looking forward to my next one now!Quote:
Originally Posted by NickH
Great race but does anyone know the reasoning behind the late route change?
Great photos too but why so expensive to buy?
See my explanation earlier in threadQuote:
Originally Posted by The Original MountainGoat
all for the new club hut fund isn't itQuote:
Originally Posted by The Original MountainGoat
Fair enough, but surely more people would be tempted if they were more reasonably priced.
Darth - I was referring to the ommision of Owler Tor/4th stile etc. section. Just wondered what the reason was. There were a few pissed off people in the clubhouse when they announced it!
The new finish off Houndkirk Hill back to Houndkirk Moor added a bit to the distance, so by removing Owler Tor it took the distance back down to what was advertised and removed the dreadful crashing through thigh deep rock strewn heather.
That makes sense - glad we didn't have to run any further! I don't think not running down to Owler Tor/4th stile detracted from the event in any way.
Would have been interesting if the race had been this weekend - there might have been a few people still up there now!
Has the route for this changed again for 2011 or is it still as shown here...?
http://www.mapmywalk.com/walk/united...d/495630749695
Does anyone have an OS map with the route plotted on it?
Being a strange Lancashire lad I'm hungrily slurping up all the info I can find... :wink:
Have a look on Totley web site, understand check point 4 is in the wrong place, no need to cross the road
It looks like they've updated the map now:
http://www.totleyac.org.uk/map/TiggerTor/
CP5 is listed as "Over Owler Tor" but is actually correctly shown at Wynyards Nick. (Over Owler Tor has been dropped again this year).
The map at http://www.mapmywalk.com/walk/united...d/495630749695 is out of date as the return route now visits Redcar Brook Bridge as on the Totley Map.
Brilliant, thanks chaps. :D
CP5 is listed as "Over Owler Tor" but is actually correctly shown at Wynyards Nick. (Over Owler Tor has been dropped again this year).
The entry form for this year has Over Owler Tor listed as CP5 with grid ref 250 806, which looks to me to OOT not Wynards Nick. Perhaps this is an oversight and the entry form hasn't been updated.
Can anyone point to a definitive list of grid refs?
Cheers.
Yes the entry form hasn't been updated.
The last I heard, OOT has been removed and the checkpoint replaced with Wynyards Nick. But as always with this race, things are bound to change before or on race day.
looking forward to this another local race to get me fit for the SL
Good luck to everyone running tomorrow, about a 10% chance of me making it - depends on the inlaws arriving in time to look after a sickly mutt. have a great run, I'll be in a dark peak vest (so pretty hard to spot!) if I make it.
Bit of a change from last year's snow!
Anyone got any results yet? Am working so sadly missed it.
getting measured up for your loin cloth???? :))Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Morgan
Don't have any results I'm afraid, but it was the most enjoyable run I've had for months. Clear fresh conditions, a few knowledgable (DPFR) locals to follow. All in all a jolly fine trip out.
My sentiments exactly. Thanks to Totley AC for another great event. The tea and sausage cob back at the clubhouse afterwards were spot on. All races should provide that facility in my opinion:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
Results here: http://www.totleyac.org.uk/2011Series/tiggertor_r.html
Agreed, lovely day for it although I can imagine the marshals would have been getting pretty chilly - thank you amazing marshally and organising people!
Was this a different route to last year?
Great race, superb organisation, Daz mauled me today. Great run Daz.
First time I have done this race and really enjoyed it (most of the time). Thankyou to the marshalls who most have got a bit cold up on the moors. Not quite fit enough at the moment so struggled on the hills but got the incentive to train a lot harder for the rest of the series
First time i've ever done it and i really enjoyed/endured it. Great organisation, good weather (although a bit slippy and ankle-breaking on the frozen tops). I was dead by the end, but hey, better than staying in bed.
Many thanks to the organisers and marshalls.
Absolutely gutted to miss this, one of my favourite races. Next year.
Exactly the same as last year but firmer underfootQuote:
Originally Posted by IainR
Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RichK
Sadly had to go & pick up...
Empty Beer Barrels.....:thunbdown:...
+ other strange emphemera....:thumbup:
post PFR "Xmas" Bash...
(plainly there was More Dark-Side wreckage too :w00t:....)
PS Well Done DazH - great run!!!
A really good race and a great day out. This was my first fell race, I only made my mind up to run it 20 mins before the start as its on my doorstep. I'm not one of you speedy mountain goats but I'm quite pleased with getting round and far from last but my legs are still aching . I will definitely be doing this again ;-)
What are people opinions on this event, is it worth a go? how difficult is it?
I'm going to do it as its local and I haven't raced for ages. The terrain and amount of climbing should be relatively moderate with a few technical and steep sections, but other than that relatively straightforward, but fast and with some navigation decisions in places.
a fair crowd to follow and, if sunny, cracking views and an even easier-to-see route with a couple of energy-sapping little climbs thrown in along the way (and a polish family to frighten the bejesus out of as you cross Burbage beck. Well, the last time I did it anyway).
Just a note about parking on Sunday. If the weather has been poor (which is likely) the field won't be available for use on the day. Might be an idea to car share or find parking around long line etc.
Cheers.
I see that entry on the day is accepted BUT there's a limit of 300 AND 350 ish did it last year. From this info, what do you think are the chances of actually being able to enter on the day?? :confused:
Anyone got a map? Or know where I can get one - looked on the Totly website, already.
I found this from the Totley website http://www.totleyac.org.uk/2012Serie...er_tor_map.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Nigel
Quick note the CP 7 (Carl Walk) is at the north side, so you have to climb the summit then proceed straight on to the back of the old fort (north). Last years runners were on a whinging mission.
I'd be fairly sure they will accept all entries on the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fellhound
Thank you, slemeckf, I patently didn't look very hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by slemeckf
Another great day out today, thanks to the organisers and marshalls for a cracking event
Does anyone know if the poor chap from Totley (I think) who hurt his ankle on houndkirk Moor is OK?
He was obviously in agony and it looked pretty nasty.