Kinder Trog

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Originally Posted by clairster

Hi all...looking forward to this one and expect to be in the bottom 20 :)

daz - mini mars bars sound like a great idea :)

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clairster - got mini-marses from tescos last night - I'll bring a few extra for you ;)

I am now officially fully prepared for this race! :D

Had a trip to Tesco's to,I now have mini mars bars and jelly babies:D I feel as prepared as Im gonna be:o

Is this one pre-entry like the Downfall was? Just been granted a pass out. I thought I was on baby duty all weekend so hadn't planned anything.

Matt - don't bother with Mars Bars, just stick to a couple of Jelly Babies every 20 mins or so (advice given to me from several long distance specialists) When did you turn to the 'Darkside' then Matt?

Not sure what the weather will do this weekend, but if it's dry road shoes are a must.

Been with Dark Peak since new year ish,not doing to bad in the local league:) As for the race,whats everyone using?bumbags?or rucksacks?

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Originally Posted by MattHunt

Been with Dark Peak since new year ish,not doing to bad in the local league:) As for the race,whats everyone using?bumbags?or rucksacks?

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small bum bag for you no problem

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Originally Posted by Phil Winskill

Is this one pre-entry like the Downfall was? Just been granted a pass out. I thought I was on baby duty all weekend so hadn't planned anything.

Matt - don't bother with Mars Bars, just stick to a couple of Jelly Babies every 20 mins or so (advice given to me from several long distance specialists) When did you turn to the 'Darkside' then Matt?

Not sure what the weather will do this weekend, but if it's dry road shoes are a must.

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I agree with Phil, a gel and a few jelly babies, I find chocolates too heavy if you are going fast( not that I'm as fast has Phil or Matt)

Phil, Matt was encouraged to join the Dark Side by a very friendly Forumite;):D

What about drink?was thinking of taking my 1l platy.

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Originally Posted by Phil Winskill

Is this one pre-entry like the Downfall was? Just been granted a pass out. I thought I was on baby duty all weekend so hadn't planned anything.

Matt - don't bother with Mars Bars, just stick to a couple of Jelly Babies every 20 mins or so (advice given to me from several long distance specialists) When did you turn to the 'Darkside' then Matt?

Not sure what the weather will do this weekend, but if it's dry road shoes are a must.

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Well.... well... young lad..
(trust the next bairn, will wait for his/her Dad)

Entry on The Day ONLY!
True Race Organiser, can't be there Sunday..
So, I'm going to stand in & out a bit...
VERY, very... fortunately,
the real RO
& the usual supects.....
who make it happen....
Have it all set up for another....
Super super super Trog....
ENJOY...

wish I could too....
(next year I'll kick butt & ankles too... maybe!)

Picked up on this race really late and was wondering if someone can give me some advice?

Was meant to be doing Ennerdale tomorrow but twisted my ankle a couple of weeks ago and it doesn't feel up to 6 hours of rough fell running. What's the terrain like on this race, in terms of ankle turning!?! I've done a couple of runs in the Peaks which have been rough and tussocky, but then also done the Edale skyline route which was pretty ok underfoot (apart from the bogs:)).

If it's not too bad, might come and give this a go. Never been up on the Kinder plateau at all before.

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Originally Posted by Mr1470

If it's not too bad, might come and give this a go. Never been up on the Kinder plateau at all before.

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:eek::eek::eek:

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

:eek::eek::eek:

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I know!! It is shocking isn't it? Guess I've skirted along the side of it in the Edale Skyline?

Mind you IDP - how many times have you run over the Long Mynd?

Would make it even more interesting if the clag was down for the Trog:D What are the chances of that?

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Originally Posted by Mr1470

I know!! It is shocking isn't it? Guess I've skirted along the side of it in the Edale Skyline?

Mind you IDP - how many times have you run over the Long Mynd?

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:o:o:o:D

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

:o:D

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:D

Getting back to the point though....:)......what's it like underfoot? Don't want to wreck the ankle, doing 2 legs of BG support next week, but I do fancy a run this weekend somewhere nice. Will the Trog be ok do you reckon?

Mr1470 - most of the route is fine
the (roughly 2-Mile) section along the edge of Kinder from where you first get up onto the plateau, past the Downfall and Red Brook to just before Kinder Low where it softens up again, has lots of boulders and is potentially dodgy for ankles.

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

Mr1470 - most of the route is fine
the (roughly 2-Mile) section along the edge of Kinder from where you first get up onto the plateau, past the Downfall and Red Brook to just before Kinder Low where it softens up again, has lots of boulders and is potentially dodgy for ankles.

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Thanks Daz, sounds like it might be ok. A couple of rough miles, my ankle will cope with I think. Hopefully will be there on Sunday then :)

Mr 1470.....

This is very much a "runners" race, rather than a fell runners race.

Although if the weather is particularly nasty you could go astray and find some nice rough stuff!:D

The going is generally very good, the whole route is runnable (plenty of fast going) and mostly on paths & tracks, with bits of paving too....

I'm sure you will have seen a route map, if not there is one to be found at http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/~temples/hc/

See you there

i may well be watching at some strategic point en route

beware when following the locals, ie pennine, dark peak.

my tip is to pick out the KFR. ;)

Thanks for that Luv Shack. It sounds like just what I need at the moment, nothing too difficult underfoot so I won't re-injure the ankle...and a "runner's race" you say?:eek: Oh my goodness, I'll have to see if I can remember how you do that:D

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Originally Posted by Mr1470

:D

Getting back to the point though....:)......what's it like underfoot? Don't want to wreck the ankle, doing 2 legs of BG support next week, but I do fancy a run this weekend somewhere nice. Will the Trog be ok do you reckon?

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What time/day are your BG'ers going?

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Originally Posted by daz h

i may well be watching at some strategic point en route

beware when following the locals, ie pennine, dark peak.

my tip is to pick out the KFR. ;)

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I'm hoping to be at Mill Hill-William Clough possibly walking to Down Fall and back area weather permitting

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

What time/day are your BG'ers going?

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Not sure I'm allowed to divulge that info Ian:o Sometime after midnight anyway:)

Suffice to say...our man is looking to have a target to catch ahead of him;)

I'm hoping to be at Mill Hill-William Clough possibly walking to Down Fall and back area weather permitting[/quote]

Ian,

If you are, and are able to take a few race pics, that would be great :).
If pics do emerge, I'll aske SteveT to post them if poss' on HFR site.

Forecast is looking fair and hopefully not too warm.....

im hoping to be on kit check
i love watching the buggers sweat, haha.

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Originally Posted by Luv Shack

Mr 1470.....

This is very much a "runners" race, rather than a fell runners race.

Although if the weather is particularly nasty you could go astray and find some nice rough stuff!:D

The going is generally very good, the whole route is runnable (plenty of fast going) and mostly on paths & tracks, with bits of paving too....

I'm sure you will have seen a route map, if not there is one to be found at http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/~temples/hc/

See you there

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Are Trail shoes a better bet than fell shoes then?

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Originally Posted by daz h

im hoping to be on kit check
i love watching the buggers sweat, haha.

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I will smile as you fondle my bumbag, daz:eek:

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

Are Trail shoes a better bet than fell shoes then?

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Trail shoes should be fine unless we have some very wet weather, just started to rain in Hayfield.... only a shower I'd say ;) ......

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Originally Posted by daz h

im hoping to be on kit check
i love watching the buggers sweat, haha.

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You're just evil..... :(

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Originally Posted by Luv Shack

Trail shoes should be fine unless we have some very wet weather, just started to rain in Hayfield.... only a shower I'd say ;) ......

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Raining in Ripponden too, think i'll bring both just to be safe, Cheers Luv Shack;)

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

Raining in Ripponden too, think i'll bring both just to be safe

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Wot, both shoes....or both pairs??? :p

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Originally Posted by jodg

Wot, both shoes....or both pairs??? :p

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Not been out of bed long, still half asleep:o Need to remember to bring both legs too. Think i'll go for a trot to wake myself up, see you Sunday:cool:

Ok,so,I guess all this rain is gonna make it all a bit more interesting on sunday!:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Luv Shack

If you are, and are able to take a few race pics, that would be great :).
If pics do emerge, I'll aske SteveT to post them if poss' on HFR site.

Forecast is looking fair and hopefully not too warm.....

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Just been out and bought a new camera as mine was lost in Scotland a couple of weeks back.

I've been fiddleing with it and it has a feature that lets the camera take it's own pictures when you smile at it!!!!!!!:eek:

HONESTLY if you switch the camera on and put it in smile :)mode and put it down, if you look at the camera and smile it takes your picture. stunning.

see you all tommorrow Smile please!;)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Just been out and bought a new camera as mine was lost in Scotland a couple of weeks back.

I've been fiddleing with it and it has a feature that lets the camera take it's own pictures when you smile at it!!!!!!!:eek:

HONESTLY if you switch the camera on and put it in smile :)mode and put it down, if you look at the camera and smile it takes your picture. stunning.

see you all tommorrow Smile please!;)

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Is there a mode where it takes your pic if your grimacing,and blowing out your arse?

Good luck all for todays race,enjoy!!!:D

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Originally Posted by MattHunt

Good luck all for todays race,enjoy!!!:D

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196 Starters......
Including a few racing snakes ;)
Weather very good, cool & dry with the odd bit of sunshine :D
Daz H & Mark S, marshalling at at Mill Hill... just reported all have gone thru' MH CP :)

good turnout and good conditions.
great run by darren dunn, lots of other pennine runners , claire also having a great race. loads of forumites, phil whinskill winning the race.
IDP arriving at mill hill with loads of goodies to hand out, making his daughter do all the work( we wont mention what she said about your fell shoes Ian:rolleyes:)
dad has more shoes than mum has handbags:D

nice to marshal a race for a change and a better day for it you could not wish for.
I picked up a few radio tips whilst lstening to the kinder rescue lads.
my final job was
mill hill to luvshack, all runners passed through OVER.
see you next year

oh and Ians camera really does have smile recognition on it

The winner was round in 1.52.18
BUT
Mrs Stagger is keeping his name secret:p

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Originally Posted by daz h

good turnout and good conditions.
great run by darren dunn, lots of other pennine runners , claire also having a great race. loads of forumites, phil whinskill winning the race.
IDP arriving at mill hill with loads of goodies to hand out, making his daughter do all the work( we wont mention what she said about your fell shoes Ian:rolleyes:)
dad has more shoes than mum has handbags:D

nice to marshal a race for a change and a better day for it you could not wish for.
I picked up a few radio tips whilst lstening to the kinder rescue lads.
my final job was
mill hill to luvshack, all runners passed through OVER.
see you next year

oh and Ians camera really does have smile recognition on it

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Good effort Daz, well done Sir

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Originally Posted by Luv Shack

I'm hoping to be at Mill Hill-William Clough possibly walking to Down Fall and back area weather permitting

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Ian,

If you are, and are able to take a few race pics, that would be great :).
If pics do emerge, I'll aske SteveT to post them if poss' on HFR site.


Forecast is looking fair and hopefully not too warm.....[/QUOTE]

Hi Andy

I was up at Mill Hill with Daz, Mark and my Daughter Amelia who was handing out jelly babies and water.:D

Took about 150 pictures which I've stuck on a disc, I can send them to the Shack or to Steves if you PM me with his address.

Plenty of forumites up there, the lead three were well clear by Mill Hill.

Perfect running conditions, clear with a cool breeze, one or two runners were even sporting Luv Shacks favorite top.

Matt was going well (as predicted):p as was Jodg. We had a wander down to the Liberator Wreck which seemed to interest my daughter, I've got about 30 pictures of it:rolleyes:

Watch out for the pics

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Ian,

If you are, and are able to take a few race pics, that would be great :).
If pics do emerge, I'll aske SteveT to post them if poss' on HFR site.


Forecast is looking fair and hopefully not too warm.....

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Hi Andy

I was up at Mill Hill with Daz, Mark and my Daughter Amelia who was handing out jelly babies and water.

Took about 150 pictures which I've stuck on a disc, I can send them to the Shack or to Steves if you PM me with his address.

Plenty of forumites up there, the lead three were well clear by Mill Hill.

Perfect running conditions, clear with a cool breeze, one or two runners were even sporting Luv Shacks favorite top.

Matt was going well (as predicted):p as was Jodg. We had a wander down to the Liberator Wreck which seemed to interest my daughter, I've got about 30 pictures of it:rolleyes:

Watch out for the pics[/quote]

its okay to not mention how many fell shoes you have mate :D, theres no shame in it, ho ho

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Originally Posted by daz h

IDP arriving at mill hill with loads of goodies to hand out, making his daughter do all the work( we wont mention what she said about your fell shoes Ian:dad has more shoes than mum has handbags:D


oh and Ians camera really does have smile recognition on it

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My daugter has just read this and hasn't stopped giggleing:D:rolleyes: Is there no code of honor between runners;)

Check out the big grinning picture of Daz