Lakes Runner race map out of stock, is this likely to get reprinted or do i have to get the sticky back plastic out?
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Lakes Runner race map out of stock, is this likely to get reprinted or do i have to get the sticky back plastic out?
Northrop's currently flag-chasing in Portugal so you'll have to wait a week or so for a response from him - last I heard it had been printed though (? - look above)
Brown Knoll was boggy today - went balls deep at one point. My warning of 'don't follow me in here' was too late...
Sub 3 hours this year ba ba ?
That's the target, it will require everything to go exceptionally right on the day though!
They're back in, but selling super quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
had a trot round the full course this morn, bit icy but superb otherwise - amazing weather.
bring on race day......
Likewise (started at Mam Nick), but missed out Brown Knoll, prefering to cut down from Lords Seat over to Upper Booth and back up Jacob's Ladder for a bit of added 'fun'. Fantastic views all the way around.Quote:
Originally Posted by agbasey
Managed to stay on my feet all the way around (despite the occassional icy spot), until I got within 100m of my car coming down of Mam Tor :o .
BUT THAT'S THE BEST* BIT!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rookie
Especially after a thaw :thumbup:
*best=muddiest
I am glad the Brown Knoll bog monster didnt get you
The best..??:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by ba-ba
Brown Knoll was on top form on Saturday for the PFR recce.
I really don't enjoy that section. It seems to go on forever!
Fingers crossed that the sun will be out on race day.
Very reluctantly, I have decided that I am not getting enough training done to warrant doing this race this year. Since subs are now allowed, does anyone want my place? Apparently you have to complete the substitutions form, and there is a separate fee - neither of which I could find....
I would like my £7 entry fee back, and you will need to pay the subs fee. If that's unreasonable, I'm sure someone here will let me know :)
I can even lend you my race map, so long as you post it back to me!
the subs forms will be at dpfr.org.uk/pages/3 by the end of the week, as will info about the spaces reserved for 'category prize challengers'Quote:
Originally Posted by nutkey
@nutkey I think it is reasonable to expect the person who takes your place to pay the subs fee!
Last time I ran the race in 2005 that was the route, as The NT banned us from Brown Knoll, and it was 70 + degrees all the way round. Ran the whole race in just shorts & shoes. Happy days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rookie
Am going to run around the whole route tomorrow with a mate. We'll have a look see at the up and down bit at the end too, which i've already committed to doing during the race, despite being a mid packer who is likely to be a very lonely bunny for that section! Hoping for good conditions.
Wish I'd seen this earlier Mark, We were going to do a big section of it today but we put it off until tomorrow. I'll be out for a steady run today in the woods, It'll be a bit wild today looking at the forcast. Have funQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark Smith
I took a look at the down up on the weekend. Actaully ran it in reverse. i certainly think it looks a goer! I'll be doing it race day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Smith
I think the down and up should be banned, after all it is the Edale Skyline race, changing the route after Lose Hill is a step in the right direction.
good! that's one less to worryabout....:)Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
you still interested in going north this week end?
Anyone free next thursday / Friday (1st/2nd) to do a recce of the route? Off work so i figured i should get out and do it.
Will be driving out from Sheffield if anyone needs a lift.
Cheers. Karl
We got as far as Lords Seat/Rushup Edge and binned it - it was wild, windy and very very wet. Ah well, best laid plans and all that...Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Ran from Yorkshire Bridge this morning up to Win hill then reversed the skyline to Edale then up to Hollins cross and back to car as per the HPM Bumped into Moulin and her team at the bottom of Parkin clough unbelievably warm in the valleys but still a chill running into the wind, most of the paths were very wet and heavy going.
To chew you mean? if so yes, i've talked simon into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
No Going up to High Cup Nick.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
What's that?Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
one of the best views in england if not britain and you run right up the middle. take a moment on top to view the spectacle.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showt...956#post457956
Pictures here
Going round again tomorrow - well 3/4. Edale-Mam Tor-Hollins-Edale.
Starting in the car park about half 7 ish if anyone wants to tag along.
I'm also going round tomorrow, although won't be starting until about 10 as I'm getting the train. Provisionally doing the whole route, but might cut the Brown Knoll section depending on the weather - won't have ba-ba to pull me out of the bog this time!
I'm possibly free next Friday, so might have to take you up on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by karlwoof
Where you heading out from? not going to wales anymore so i am free to get out this weekend...
I'll be heading out Sunday am to either do full loop (not sure on starting point) or parts of HPM - depends on other people what I'm doing.
If I'm on my own I'll post later tonight or Saturday evening at the latest.
I was planning on getting the 9.14 train from Sheffield to Edale and then running from there, unless you have any better ideas?Quote:
Originally Posted by karlwoof
Quote:
Originally Posted by nobobs
Could meet you in Sheffield and head out, let me know if you fancy it: 07843251034
Will be driving from S7 area.
I walked the route yesterday (Friday) and the conditions underfoot where terrible. The worst section was probably the Woolpacks. I'm not doing the race but have done it before many times. I used it as a training walk for the Paddy Buckley
Wow!! that's looks amazing!Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
you were off the race line in the woolpacks Funkier!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Funkier
it was, a truely brilliant race.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBorrell
isn't the racing line through the woolpacks?
also how difficult is route finding over brown knoll? i'm striking a funny balance between trepidation and excitement at the minute! 4 weeks to go!
When Karl and I recced it on Saturday, I didn't think it was too bad for the most part. Although I'd agree that the Woolpacks weren't great (one walker had managed to get stuck and was being pulled out by his friends as we went past...)Quote:
Originally Posted by Funkier
There's a cut-through that goes behind them that's supposed to be quicker, although I've still never managed to find it properly yet...Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
I didn't find it too bad in the clear, but if visibility's low it can be a bit iffy. I'd definitely recommended going for a recce of it if you can. And I'm similarly ambivalent!Quote:
also how difficult is route finding over brown knoll? i'm striking a funny balance between trepidation and excitement at the minute! 4 weeks to go!
i'd be out there now only we've a 3 week old son who is putting paid to most things! i'm just looking forward to a nice trot round on the day.
There is another line that cuts off that bit, never done it so I cannot comment on how good it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
You can just follow the potentially very muddy path but once again they are faster lines in places.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
Unfortunately I will not be able to take up my place in this year's Edale Skyline and don't want to transfer it for a place in next year's race, so I am offering it to the first FRA forum member who gets in touch with me. Ian has provided details of the the substitution process here: http://www.dpfr.org.uk/pages/3
Obviously, apart from my emailing the RO you will have to meet the race entry criteria and submit an entry form along with the five quid substitution fee.
Hope this makes someone's day .....
Martyn
The safe way is through the Woolpacks. There is a more direct line immediately after Pym Chair. It is worth a recce. It took me a recce and an initial race before I had it right. If you play safe and err slightly right (as I did twice) you end up on the wrong side of the stream and have to double back, if you err to the left you end up on the dark side of the moon on Kinder Scout.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
On the 25000 map draw a line from right shoulder of Pym Chair to the point of the < by the ford, aim to be on the north bank as you approach the ford (and therefore don't have to use it). If the clag is down and you're not sure, play safe.