Well done to all, finishers or not:thumbup:
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Well done to all, finishers or not:thumbup:
Just a heads up to Nicky Spinks after last weekends BG record to run a top 10 today is top draw running.
Those that know Nicky well would say predictable :) she'll be racing on Monday aswellQuote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
All go, no quit Nicky respect!Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Ouch is all I can say! I finished, but my clubmate didn't. Wheels fell off for me after coming off Gable, I'm not sure why but en-route to Honister I suddenly ran out of steam. Had to walk a half mile or so, which is quite unusual, and then managed to pick up my feet and run down to Honister. Loads of you will have seen me lay down on the way up Dale Head, my legs were shot and I seriously wanted to jack in but hung on. Descent off Dale head was messy, fell over twice after the quarry on the way back to Rosthwaite and again had to walk a short way. Struggled into the finish in 4:23 in a dismal 168th place. I will go back and do this again at some point and do it justice. Today was not my day but I was glad to finish. Weather was super hot and muggy, not ideal conditions at all, I think I drank about 5 litres of fluid today (before and during the race) but still feel dehydrated. Kudos to all finishers, and those that put in a brave effort.
A big thanks to borrowdale fell runners,marshalls n helpers, and to everyone that was handing out water jellybabys and encouragement.
wheels fell off climbing dalehead (cramp) but managed to drag myself round and my dodgey knee deccended like a old granny thow, too hot for me!
Cheers Steve. Another year another retirement on top of Gable. Think I'll have to start not letting my heart overule my brain in future for these long races. Haven't been running particulary well all year but still found myself on the start line. Thank you to the summit marshalls on Gable (Howgill harriers) for the escort back to Stonethwaite and then a lift to the finish and thank you to the organisers for sticking around awaiting our arrival - apologies for the late check in- definitely picked up the lantern rouge.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
A pleasure to meet Livi & Wharefego early doors & good to see the big man Amex chillin at Esk Hause with his possee.
Bad luck Manhar, good effort though. Great pics Ian, weather looks good.
Some snaps here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84289964@N06/
Manhar I think I followed you and your group for what seemed like hours. There was myself and Willheim, at the back and I was convinced that if we managed to cling onto you three then we might get round. I took a wrong turn before Esk Hause, so then I was a long way back and I list you around Scafel. Anyway you'll be glad to know that your pace was the limit of another runner's ambitions. We baled out at StyeHead. Missed the route up Great Gable and time was heavily against us by then. Well done for getting to the top.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhar
My feet hurt :closed:
Really enjoyed it unexpectedly beautiful day meaning I now have a rather red face and shoulders - the thunder and hail forecast meant I didn't think to put on suncream!
Struggled a little bit int heat, so didn't get in under 5 hrs which was a vague ambition, but revised it to 5hrs 30 at the top of Dale Head and got in in 5hrs 21 so very very happy :) though I think a slight low point was standing shaking a gate near the end because my heat-addled brain couldn't quite work out the opening mechanism.... :o I also filled my bottle from every stream (4 times ish??) and got a full bottle at Honister, when I'd normally only drink less than a bottle full! And I still feel dehydrated today! Awesome end to the day with live music and athletics on the tv in the Scafell hotel too, thoroughly recommend sticking around for that next year (minus the olympics!). Lovely to meet and chat to various people too :)
I was having a walk round the Langdale Horseshoe route yesterday. I took this picture of the Scafell Massif from just after 3 Tarns. I envied the runners views from Scafell Pike but had I been able to run I think I would have struggled a bit in the warm conditions. Well done everyone who took part :cool:
http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/t...angdale042.jpg
Stunning pic Alf:thumbup:
Are you sure you did not drink too much Rob? Did you weigh yourself before/after?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
Love the pic. A really brilliant way down into Eskdale is the little known south ridge of Esk Pike, which is the intervening spur in the middle distance. From the summit of esk pike just follow your nose down - the views ahead are great and the gradient perfect for running.
More pics from yesterday here, on Pauline's blog
Nice one Ian. Some very similar pics to those I took during the race, about 350 in fact! That's one of the reasons I got to the Honister cut-off with 2 minutes to spare, and finished right at the back in a few minutes under 6 hours!Quote:
Originally Posted by IWCharters
A brilliant day out on the best fells in the world!
I'll post a few pics in due course.
Just for interest, I was at Glenridding today for the World Uphill Trials - don't know the Mens Result but Steve Vernon looked like he was on the way to victory, but Ricky Lightfoot was running.
Big Up to Ricky, winning Borrowdale and then taking on a top class field in an Uphill race to Helvellyn Lower Man stats approx 8 mile/3500ft race.
NB. Great pics by Pauline
The farmer we were talking too in the Scafell Hotel said he spotted him in the boozer the night before Borrowdale too!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
I didn't weigh myself, but drank two litres of zero from getting up to arriving at the race, then drank probably a little over two litres of fluid whilst racing, then about a litre or so immediately after finishing. I didn't need a pee for several hours after the race and still feel dehydrated today so I doubt I had too much (had salts as well as fluid too).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
I've been thinking though, and the second litre of zero before the race contained caffeine as well, and I also had a coffee just before the race. It's possible the caffeine in some way caused me to react strangely. I don't think I've had caffeine in that sort of quantity before a race before so it's something I'll have to watch out for. More likely though, is that it was just a bad day for me. It happens often with me, I can be a little hit and miss at times and it's hard to pin down exactly why. My run at Holme moss a few weeks ago was considerably better. Who knows what happened.
On another interesting note, one of my big toenails is stuffed and almost certainly will be a gonner before too long. Not lost a toenail for ages
I have never suffered cramp like that! I knew i wasn't really fit enough, and realistically probably should have pulled out. Still, fantastic day out and enjoyed most of it.
Glad you're back safely Manhar! I pulled out before Bessyboot - my knee simply wasn't up to it :thunbdown: Next year though :)
A great night and cracking band in the pub but heads paid for it today!!
Thanks to all involved in organising - you were truly lovely x
That was brilliant! I'm so chuffed to have got round on my first attempt and the great weather conditions helped. It was a bit too hot really. I'd been so nervous at the startline not helped when I discovered that my compass was pointing south instead of north and had to quickly buy a new one from Pete Bland! I did make a slight 'detour' in a bid not to be a sheep but soon got back on track and back with the pack. I took it pretty steady all the way round and was pleasantly surprised not to cramp up on Dalehead and I enjoyed the run in through the slate mines even though my legs were a tad wobbly by that stage. Great to see a few familiar faces and I really enjoyed running with Skennaugh, good to meet you at last. :) Am aching today but had a lovely walk up Haystacks with Stolly and friends and that has helped stretch a few muscles.
I think you are right to wonder if all that caffeine - 90 mg per litre of Coke Zero plus that coffee - did not upset you somehow; I would not be happy with over 2 litres of fluid inside me before a run though overall, it does not sound like you drank too much that day. You may find it interesting to weigh yourself before/after your next long race - I am not suggesting you take scales with you but if for example you weigh 60 kg first thing and 58 kg after the race and tea/cake then you have not drunk too much, whereas if you weigh 64 kg then you may well have done so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
photos of borrowdale from sty head and great gable great day out
https://picasaweb.google.com/1156898...CIXQz9mmqIDmMg
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Originally Posted by Manhar
'ard Luck Manhar
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7...69f4f82f_c.jpg
Borrowdale Fell Race 2012 by Andy Holden, on Flickr
You seemed to be gannin ok on the ascent to Bessyboot
Was with the familly in Borrowdale yesterday, enjoyed friendly atmosphere in and around the field opposite hotel, watched the start, then took our lass and the kids up Castle Crag, before coming back into Rothswaite for the finish. Bloody 'ell is was a warm one. Hats off to everyong who took part, great event. Hopefully our holiday in the Lakes next year will coincide with this race 'cos I'd love to have a go at it, maybe out of my league though. Congrats to everyone
Not coke (I'm not entirely daft), but hi5 zero electrolyte mixture. Hi5 xtreme has added caffeine which I don't remember that I've used on long runs except once, when I also had some similar issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
Forget all that 'sports drinks' stuff...all your body requires is simple watter and a bit of solid food. Don't waste your brass lad!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
Rob you bonked, thats all. Nothing to do with drink (although you drank and presumably carried way, way too much) but probably a lot to do with food or lack of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
2L = 4 tablets = 260 mg caffeine = a lot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
I forgot my pork pies. That was my problem.
I forgot my vaseline..... my even worse problem :)Quote:
Originally Posted by skennaugh
I'm not too rubbed. Think i did more talking than running though!
About three decent mugs of tea. Rave on :closed:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
The Infamous Scree Run off Scafell Pike to the Corridor Route
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7263/7...7feae41f_c.jpg
Borrowdale Fell Race 2012 by Andy Holden, on Flickr
I doubt we could've had a better day for the race
Magnificent photo wharfee :thumbup:
Never buy any cheap Vaseline imitation, I got some a few weeks ago and paid the price!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
Agree, bloody awesome pic!:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup