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If you can find your way to the CP at the trig point on the top of brown knoll the route off is mandatory and should be flagged as far as the prominent fence/wall line and associated path, which will take you all the way off.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
Martyn,
I am very keen if your place is still available? I applied for a place and just found out yesterday that I missed out so this would be amazing as I have been training etc
Thanks
John
Martyn,Quote:
Originally Posted by Martyn P
I am very keen if your place is still available? I applied for a place and just found out yesterday that I missed out so this would be amazing as I have been training etc
Thanks
John
John,Quote:
Originally Posted by sann1458
Sent you PM.
Martyn
My place is also available on the same terms because it turned out the original taker had a place after all! I can lend you a race map as well....Quote:
Originally Posted by Martyn P
PLACE HAS NOW GONE.
Sent you a PM re the place.Quote:
Originally Posted by nutkey
I am just arranging to get into the Skyline via a Substitution. I have been cutting back on the distance since completing "The Tigger" in Janurary so I am going to have a fun three weeks ahead of me to get the mileage back up again. Went out last night and done 16 miles at 8:40 pace on the Middlewood Way (converted railway line) longest run since The Trigger. It took 2:18 but I need to get in a couple of 3:30 - 4:00hr runs before March 21st.
Last night's run was actually from 9pm to 11:18pm basically after the house is tidied up and the kids are stuffed in their beds, makes it very hard. Maybe having to do it in three weeks may be an advantage!
I just found out yesterday I'm not in the extended entry list but really want to do this race. If anyone has a place going I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks
Sounds identical to my training! Enjoy the race :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
Is there an updated list out anywhere as when I checked the DPFR site it still seemed to be the original list?Quote:
Originally Posted by One-eyed Wonder
Fingers crossed I may still make it otherwise I will be keeping my eyes open for others offering up their places due to having to pull out.
I'm pretty sure the list is updated as there are 400 runners on there now including one with my surname which got me excited until I spotted the first name!Quote:
Originally Posted by sore legs
OEW - thanks for that - I assumed after seeing the 'last updated 23 Feb' that it was still the same list.Quote:
Originally Posted by One-eyed Wonder
Bugger - I will have to wait to see if any places are offered up or wait til next year.
Happy running to all those that got in.
Yes, so did I but then had a quick scan of the list just to be sure-its become an obsession. Looks like I'll be supporting on Grindslow encouraging my mate to do the down and up!Quote:
Originally Posted by sore legs
I think this has already been asked but just to check.... with the route change is it just to the bottom of Back Tor that you have to stick to the ridge path? As at the bottom I think there's a choice between sticking to the ridge path or taking the slightly lower one to Hollin's Cross... Was out for a recce of the first half this morning, clag was down round Ringing Roger which will make route finding interesting if its like that on the day! :)
Thank you - I'm in!Quote:
Originally Posted by sore legs
Hi RachQuote:
Originally Posted by RachFR
Couldn't persuade that brother of yours to join me for a jog this weekend, he's light weight :)
Yes drop off back Tor to the stile cross over and run round the side.
Give me a bell in couple of weeks and i'll take you round the quick bits....;) but don't tell anyone....
Alas I'm not one of the chosen 400. Have a good run y'all - remember, if you're a 1st timer - the race starts at Mam Nick.
Its 2 laps this year as well
Now there's an idea:w00t:
Ya we had a bloke do the double on the Trigger. A level of fitness I find hard to comprehendQuote:
Originally Posted by peter mcc
For people who really want to race this year there will some places being sold on eBay from 8pm this evening - All proceeds will be going to Edale MRT.
Check item numbers
230755381022
230755382553
230755383063
230755383866
230755384650
Thanks for the info - I will keep my eyes open.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanFitz
and determination! turning your back on all that food at the finish!Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
That is going a bit far!Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
No he (plus 3 others who did not do the Trigger itself) started from Edale at some unholy hour in the morning.
the badge of honour for the first Double goes to forumite BluebikeQuote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
Thanks Ian, I had forgotten his name. He deserves having it mentioned.
I am probably being a bit thick here but the kit list states that a long sleeved thermal top is required. Does wearing one count or do I need to cary a spare thermal too?
They should be on there later...Quote:
Originally Posted by IanFitz
It does. last year I was wearing the required waterproof.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbrt
Blimey, we will now see how badly I want a place :DQuote:
Originally Posted by IanFitz
Thanks Dr PQuote:
Originally Posted by DrPatrickBarry
:thumbup: Ebay comes good, and the MRT get a nice little profit !!! :thumbup:
Well done sore legs-enjoy the race!Quote:
Originally Posted by sore legs
how much did the ebay entries go for? a great idea.
The first 2 ended a couple days earlier and I missed those due to being away with work but I think that they went for around £12 each.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
The last 3 though finished 20 minutes apart from each one. I seem to remember the first going form £26 and then the second for £31 but the last went for £10.50.
There seemed to be 3 people (me being 1) bidding against each other and as I lost out on the first 2, but I proffed on the last.
It is a great idea and very generous of DPFR to give the full bidded amount to the Edale MRT- good charity fund raising opportunity and good publicity for the event and club.
...and on a similar topic, prizes include Rescue Ale so more money raised for the MR.Quote:
Originally Posted by sore legs
I'll have a few cases in the car as well if any one wants some.
This is my first Skyline and having read some of the earlier posts there seems to be a route choice after the Grindslow Knoll CP. If the 'down & up' option is taken is there any restrictions or what is this route?? As daft as the question may seem, is it simply head East off Grindslow Knoll picking your way through the fields (looks like many of the walls are broken on google) and then cross the Brook going direct to the last CP?
Any information on this would be very useful and appreciated.
Thanks - Paul
Can anyone confirm if there will be any water stations on the route?
I have seen reference to Hope and Mam Nick, but cannot see anything www race info.
Plenty out recceying over the weekend I noticed :D, and plenty of stud marks on all the 'racing lines' :wink:
I did this last year 'for a laugh'. You need to know the precise line to take and be strong at climbing after several hours of running. Sadly, I was lacking in both departments and as I wearily climbed up to Ringing Roger, the gang I'd been with at Grindslow came running down. I'd lost the best part of 5 minutes. At least, I was able to see the funny side of this, in an especially ironic fashion.Quote:
Originally Posted by sore legs
It is very tempting, RR seems so close from GK. The view from the brook, though, is not so favourable, especially because you can hear the finish line to your right.
I'd strongly advise you to use the orthodox route on your first run.
Usually proper stations at both locations plus a limited supply at Jacob's Ladder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rookie