Three Peaks Fell Race

Welcome to the forum, steve-o. Sounds as if you've already decided you're nuts too. That's all the qualification you need. :D

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Originally Posted by steve-o

Just joined to say well done, I was walking the 3 peaks on Saturday (MTFU, I know) and took some pics here

You guys are nuts, and now I am going to have to start training for next year. Not many hills down here though so I reckon a few trips up any spare weekends I have.

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Welcome to the forum Steveo, start now and you'll be sorted come next year.
Nice pix, love the flat ginger cake, mmm.

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Originally Posted by steve-o

Just joined to say well done, I was walking the 3 peaks on Saturday (MTFU, I know) and took some pics here

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Those photos really give a clear impression of the agony of Whernside. I assume you were moving along it with the runners.
From a runner's perspective, all is accurate until you move INSIDE the Hill Inn and the blur of pain is banished by a swift pint...
(Believe me, I've been tempted.)

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Originally Posted by steve-o

Just joined to say well done, I was walking the 3 peaks on Saturday (MTFU, I know) and took some pics here

You guys are nuts, and now I am going to have to start training for next year. Not many hills down here though so I reckon a few trips up any spare weekends I have.

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How does it go..

You don't have to be mad to be a fell runner but it sure helps:D

Some of the best pics so far, they really capture the event and it's sad to say I never noticed those view of RH viaduct:( it must have the sweat in my eyes.

thanks Steve-o

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Those photos really give a clear impression of the agony of Whernside. I assume you were moving along it with the runners.
From a runner's perspective, all is accurate until you move INSIDE the Hill Inn and the blur of pain is banished by a swift pint...
(Believe me, I've been tempted.)

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Shame we missed the leader by about 15 minutes by the looks of it. Yes, we encountered you lot at Whernside, where we stopped for a bit, then carried on much the same route. Mate who came along with now wants to walk it again much quicker so with a bit of running and no stops so we also will be up later this year with no pint stop.

Forgot to say, should anyone want any hi-res copies of the photos then drop me a PM.

top photos fella, must admit cant remember the veiws !

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Originally Posted by Guick Dotto

Thanks to everybody who encouraged me to have a go. Awesome experience! My target was to beat the cut offs with a dream scenario of getting in under 5 hours. 4.55.01:D Hurray!
The cramp was a surprise. From the top of Whernside it was real dig down deep inside yourself territory. I had a chance to get some salt tablets but forgot till it was too late but I did get plenty to eat. I couldn't get any steam up from Inglebugger. Everytime I tried to open up the crampy tendrils started to tighten on my legs. People kept pulling up all along the trail but somehow I kept going by maintaining a jogging pace. Just before Sulber Nick I took a massive p*sser but luckily it was a gravelly bit of path so only sustained a livid graze on my shoulder which is what I landed on. (How good did it look?) I passed the sign which said 1 mile to Horton then saw the marquees and screamed inside but it's miles away I'm not going to make it... I made it.
My wife said I looked much worse than anybody else crossing the line. Apparently my head was caked in salt so I looked like one of Davy Jones' crew in Pirates of the Carribean.
Thanks again for all the encouragement back in January. A lifetime's ambition achieved. And who knows... 4.40 next year?

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A big well done GD....so you've got the bug....see you next year! ;)

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever again! :D

Did 4-55 last year on debut and hoped to chip perhaps 5-10mins this year. Only made Hill Inn cut-off by 8mins after feeling dreadful up Whernside followed by outbreak of severe cramp. Ran reasonably well for me off Ingleborough after walking up. Camaderie at the back was fantastic mind and met some lovely people. Well done merrylegs and Tussockface! ;)

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You'll be there 2010 DT! ;)

Those photos show how steep that was, Thought i was going to have to call Mountain rescue for a bit!

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Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess

You'll be there 2010 DT! ;)

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You're right MG - see you there!! ;):D

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Originally Posted by Daleside

If anyone was interested what the rare pink flowers in amongst the limestone coming off ingleborough were - click here
http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ind...e_primrose.htm

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Hey thank for the info on the Yorkshire Primrose, I did wonder what they were as I stumbled past.

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Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess

A big well done GD....so you've got the bug....see you next year! ;)

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Cheers MG. Couldn't sleep properly last night and probably tonight. I'm that hyped up. Great crack isn't it!

Can you believe we're already talking about doing it again? I'm doing so even while my legs are taking industrial action and picketing the rest of my body.

Is it because we can't quite comprehend the pain that we forget it so quickly?
Is it like that with women and childbirth?
MG?! :eek:

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Can you believe we're already talking about doing it again?

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Roll on 2010:p
Great pics from everyone, cheers, and thanks to all the marshalls, tried to say thanks to all of em, words may have failed me at times, and all the supporters out on the course, certainly helps to spur you on.
Got to the top of the steep bit of Inglebugger and my old Physical training instructor from my army days was holding the gate open for everyone, great to see him again, and made sure i ran the next bit, just in case he shouted at me:D

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

Got to the top of the steep bit of Inglebugger and my old Physical training instructor from my army days was holding the gate open for everyone, great to see him again, and made sure i ran the next bit, just in case he shouted at me:D

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I bet the encounter pleased him as much as it did you, Merry.
Given your performance yesterday, he obviously did a good job with you.
But you can take some credit yourself if you like. ;)

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

I bet the encounter pleased him as much as it did you, Merry.
Given your performance yesterday, he obviously did a good job with you.
But you can take some credit yourself if you like. ;)

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Can't take credit myself, i treat my body like a wheelie bin, even have numbers stuck to me like a wheelie bin, perhaps that's my calling in life, or am i just talking rubbish again:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by skennaugh

Does anyone know if the fella who was going to run the London marathon after doing the PPP Survived both? Hope he did!

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It was me (unless any other crazy fools did the same!) and yes I did survive both! I finished the 3 Peaks in 4h 57m (first time) and found it very tough in the second half. I did the London Marathon on Sunday in 3h 50m, and, strangely enough, found that very tough in the second half too!! :)

Had a fantastic weekend, but loads to sort out and catch up on. Will post a link to my photos when I've got them sorted out - 3 Peaks and London Marathon.

I enjoyed both events enormously, and will be back for the 3 Peaks next year, but next time on its own!

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Originally Posted by FenlandFellrunner

It was me

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Wow, well done mate :cool:

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Originally Posted by FenlandFellrunner

It was me (unless any other crazy fools did the same!) and yes I did survive both! I finished the 3 Peaks in 4h 57m (first time) and found it very tough in the second half. I did the London Marathon on Sunday in 3h 50m, and, strangely enough, found that very tough in the second half too!! :)

Had a fantastic weekend, but loads to sort out and catch up on. Will post a link to my photos when I've got them sorted out - 3 Peaks and London Marathon.

I enjoyed both events enormously, and will be back for the 3 Peaks next year, but next time on its own!

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Absolutely amazing. Well done. Don't know how you managed it.

I can still hardly walk!

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Originally Posted by FenlandFellrunner

It was me (unless any other crazy fools did the same!) and yes I did survive both! I finished the 3 Peaks in 4h 57m (first time) and found it very tough in the second half. I did the London Marathon on Sunday in 3h 50m, and, strangely enough, found that very tough in the second half too!! :)

Had a fantastic weekend, but loads to sort out and catch up on. Will post a link to my photos when I've got them sorted out - 3 Peaks and London Marathon.

I enjoyed both events enormously, and will be back for the 3 Peaks next year, but next time on its own!

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Cor! Well done that man!

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Originally Posted by FenlandFellrunner

It was me (unless any other crazy fools did the same!) and yes I did survive both! I finished the 3 Peaks in 4h 57m (first time) and found it very tough in the second half. I did the London Marathon on Sunday in 3h 50m, and, strangely enough, found that very tough in the second half too!! :)

Had a fantastic weekend, but loads to sort out and catch up on. Will post a link to my photos when I've got them sorted out - 3 Peaks and London Marathon.

I enjoyed both events enormously, and will be back for the 3 Peaks next year, but next time on its own!

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they all thought I was nuts to do the downfall:rolleyes:
but to run a marathon.....:eek:

Respect is due:)

Very enjoyable day out watching on Sat.

Saw the first 200 or so through Ribblehead, then was dropped off at Hill Inn to walk up Inglebugger for support duties.

Was caught up by Jebby just after starting the flagstones and by Ricky and Karl before the steep section. Graham Pearce came by quite a bit later.

Dished out some much needed bottles to Ilkley runners and others for a good hour or so, then ran in with a friend of the wife who was PPP'ing for the first time and who wanted to run 4.30.

Despite her keeling over a couple of times with cramp and losing a minute or do each time, she finished in 4.26. Great effort.

Glad everyone survived in one piece. :D

Just got back this morning from my 3 Peaks weekend away. Had a great time. Really enjoyed the race, tried to pace myself a bit better this year and managed a pb so I'm well chuffed.
Got round in just under 4 hr 35 mins and felt reasonably good, obviously knackered and battered towards the end but not as bad as last year. Could have done without the sprint finish 20 yards to go, only to get pipped at the line.
Worst bit for me was probably that last tough hard descent down from Ingleborough as usual, but managed to jog all the way down, other years I've been a sorry sight hobbling and walking most of it.
Overll enjoyed the run more than my other attempts, weather was lovely which helped.
A big thanks to all the marshals, especially the lady at Hill Inn who had my recovery drinks bottle waiting to hand to me, saved me looking through the vast collection of assorted bottles and containers myself.
Hats offf to FenlandFellrunner for doing 3 Peaks then London Marathon the next day, fantastic.
Last year I did London Marathon mid April then 3Ps two weeks later and I still hadn't properly recovered, so credit to you mate, well done.

Another fantastic day, real fun atmosphere, my debut at the 3P's and ran in 4.34. feeling great, enjoyed every step. May try racing it next year but I'm not sure it's worth sacrificing the fun and camaraderie for a better time.



This is what I posted on the club website (K&CAC);


Have to enthusiastically agree with all the above, brilliantly put JP especially the final comments. It was an absolutely fantastic day for me. Charlie and I may not have literally held hands JD, but he certainly metaphorically held my hand all the way round, and along with Adie Greenwood made the run a joy and the time fly by. I was warned about the climbs and the terrain and the heat, nobody warned me that I would use so much lung-power laughing and joking with Charlie, Adie and the other runners as we ran. Support was fantastic along the route, ignoring the food and drink it gave me such a lift just to see and hear friends, family and all the supporters along the way. Simon, Victoria, Chris W, Chris P, Sue and Brett, Steve Mac, Andrea, Karen C, Ciaran and Ollie C, Bev H, Cameron, Paul M and his fine ales, Sue W, Wendy and Molly, Paul S, Arthur, Steve Carter, Lenny, Zip, Anna and the girls, Bev and Lucy. Big Will Smith for the motivational text before the start. Scurts and Cheets for their messages despite being pre-occupied with other matters.
Final word has to go to Charlie, thanks for getting me round in such good order and for helping me have, and being part of one of the most enjoyable days of my life.

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Originally Posted by Fozzy42

Hats offf to FenlandFellrunner for doing 3 Peaks then London Marathon the next day, fantastic.
Last year I did London Marathon mid April then 3Ps two weeks later and I still hadn't properly recovered, so credit to you mate, well done.

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Thanks. I think that Marathon followed by 3 Peaks would be a much tougher proposition though. At least in the marathon you can go into auto-pilot and just grind out the miles, with all that support as well. I wouldn't like to be facing the climb and descent of Ingleborough as the last part of a double.

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Originally Posted by FenlandFellrunner

I wouldn't like to be facing the climb and descent of Ingleborough as the last part of a double.

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No there's an idea... I wonder if the scouts would run the Fellsman in reverse next year - leaving all the tough climbs to the end!!!:eek:

First time out on the 3P's for Kevspider.
Pleased with getting round inside 5 hrs (4:53).
Even more pleased to see that I got down off Ingleborough quicker than Witton Park and another Bburn harrier who shall remain nameless......I obviously wasn't trying hard enough in the early stages. Only need to keep up with them to the Hill Inn then might be in with a chance of beating them ;-).
Glad I took a Camelpack type thingy..as there seemed to be a bit of a water shortage at High Birkwith.
Good race, it will join the ever gowing list of races to do year on year.

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Originally Posted by Fozzy42

especially the lady at Hill Inn who had my recovery drinks bottle waiting to hand to me, saved me looking through the vast collection of assorted bottles and containers myself.

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That's just reminded me Fozzy...big thanks to the young lad at Ribblehead who found my bottle while I was quietly panicking :)

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Originally Posted by owmeknee

denzil ,you are soft and i beat you and i drank more than you last night

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Just remember, form is temporary, class is permanent !!! :D

owmeknee, top performance there buddy, just keep it going now and stay clear of injuries !! I'm on about the drinking not your running !!!!!!!:rolleyes:

out do you at drinking no problem ,you ask the mrs if you can play out at fairfeild ?

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

Can you believe we're already talking about doing it again? I'm doing so even while my legs are taking industrial action and picketing the rest of my body.

Is it because we can't quite comprehend the pain that we forget it so quickly?
Is it like that with women and childbirth?
MG?! :eek:

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I decided to compare my labour to the 42 mile Lyke Wake Race....
May I add that at some point during the afternoon...probably about 6 hours into the labour I proclaimed to my husband that I would much rather be doing the Lyke Wake Race....I would do it again....even though I couldn't turn over in bed for 3 nights and could barely get up and down the stairs...
I won't however be putting myself through childbirth again!!!! :eek:

MG, having witnessed my two children being born, I had a sneaky feeling that running the 3Ps was the easy option. :D

A selection of photos at: http://phartley.jalbum.net/55th%20Th...0April%202009/

Many more are available from: http://www.sleepmonsters.co.uk/photo...319&photo_id=9

Wicked photos FStop!

I have photos. Moving ones. Please see http://www.vimeo.com/4360158
for Part One of Three Peaks 2009. More to follow on Friday night when I have some more allocation of hosting space. Apologies for some hasty editing and the wobbly bits I was still out of breath trying to make the foot of Pen-Y-Gent. All the runners who were behind Jebby (everyone) might be interested in final section of the video featuring the finish as I made it back in time from Ribblehead.

What a fabulous day out. I enjoyed it more than I suspected I might and am looking forward to doing it again. Where do I sign up! Thanks to everyone I saw on the way round who cheered me on. The support was most welcome. Cheers to all the marshalls and organisers too. I started off saying thanks to all the marshalls at every gate, but that couldn't last until the end I'm afraid. A vague nod had to suffice after Hill Inn!

I was happy with the pace to Ribblehead, but started getting cramp on Whernside. From there on in it was cramp all the way round that meant that I had to keep stopping to let it ease. I even got cramp in one arm coming off Ingleborough! I ate and drank loads, but I'll have to do something different next time to either stop it happening in the first place or to manage it when it comes. Any ideas are most welcome.

I am pleased with my time, given that I ran for 2 hours with the cramp, but want to give it another go as I know I can go faster!

Well done to everyone who was there.

I forgot a thanks to Mark Aspinall and Anna Kelly of CLEM.

I saw them on Friday night at the Chorley Park and they asked if I wanted anything up Whernside.
I asked for Jaffas.

They took them - and I declined :eek: - I must qualify that they did offer them half way up the steep bit just before the top - not the ideal place for light refreshment!

Had a bit of a laugh anyway so thanks for the support if you read the forum.

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Originally Posted by Iken Fityemean

I have photos. Moving ones. Please see http://www.vimeo.com/4360158
for Part One of Three Peaks 2009. More to follow on Friday night when I have some more allocation of hosting space. Apologies for some hasty editing and the wobbly bits I was still out of breath trying to make the foot of Pen-Y-Gent. All the runners who were behind Jebby (everyone) might be interested in final section of the video featuring the finish as I made it back in time from Ribblehead.

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Bruce Part one, BRILLIANT!!! love the song too, very moving!

Compared to last years time. my analysis...
lost initial 30 secs ascending Whernside
Twisted ankle desending Whernside cost me a full 2:30 mins.
Hugging team mates at hill inn together with rather casual ascent of Ingleb cost me 6:30 mins and the dreaded cramps descending ingleb cost me another 6:30 mins.
Extra 16mins longer than last year in total but climbing 10 places. Also managed to improve position at each checkpoint so strategy was ok. I'm happy as Larry.

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Originally Posted by kevspider

First time out on the 3P's for Kevspider.
Pleased with getting round inside 5 hrs (4:53).
Even more pleased to see that I got down off Ingleborough quicker than Witton Park and another Bburn harrier who shall remain nameless......I obviously wasn't trying hard enough in the early stages. Only need to keep up with them to the Hill Inn then might be in with a chance of beating them ;-).
Glad I took a Camelpack type thingy..as there seemed to be a bit of a water shortage at High Birkwith.
Good race, it will join the ever gowing list of races to do year on year.

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You did get up Pen-y-Ghent behind the sweepers though;)

Well done though - it was a good effort Kev.