Borrowdale Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Runningruthie

Does anyone know of a runner not able to do Borrowdale - substitution required for Hubby

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Ruthie,

Sent you a PM

Simon

I'm also looking for a Runner not able to run. I would of course reimburse entry fee or make donation to Mountain Rescue for a substitution. Thanks Ross

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Originally Posted by mudlugger

I got lost coming off great gable and it took me 5:20 so will be trying to knock 15 or so mins off that and if I do, I will be well chuffed (providing I don't get lost again :)

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Even if you get lost, I might still follow you, your lines will be better than mine given my route choices on Duddon... :o

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Originally Posted by Fordonian

Even if you get lost, I might still follow you, your lines will be better than mine given my route choices on Duddon... :o

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Hey, good to hear I wont be lost on my own then :)

I will be doing my usual Summit marshalling job once again on Bessyboot so give me a shout as you go by. We try to take race numbers so please help if you can by having them visible. Great race, have fun !

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Originally Posted by Lefty

I will be doing my usual Summit marshalling job once again on Bessyboot so give me a shout as you go by. We try to take race numbers so please help if you can by having them visible. Great race, have fun !

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thanks Lefty,lets hope its a clear day for it. :)

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Originally Posted by mudlugger

thanks Lefty,lets hope its a clear day for it. :)

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It's not looking good! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2639107

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Originally Posted by wjb

It's not looking good! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2639107

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After Wasdale, that forecast is blessed relief!

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Originally Posted by wjb

It's not looking good! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2639107

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Looks pretty good today eh.

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Originally Posted by wjb

It's not looking good! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2639107

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Cloudy with a southerly wind? Looks bloomin perfect to me! Even looks to be some light showers forecast around 2ish, excellent.

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Originally Posted by coldsteel50

Cloudy with a southerly wind? Looks bloomin perfect to me! Even looks to be some light showers forecast around 2ish, excellent.

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It looked a lot worse yesterday! Although it has improved I've kind of got used to running in hot conditions recently. Never done Borrowdale is there much water on route?

Plenty of water on the corridor and I would think coming down to Honister. After Dale Head I probably won't be looking for water but there should be plenty on the run in if needed.

Link to a ( Go-Pro ) video I took today on Bessyboot. Sorry only the leaders and the first half of the field.
Jebby's ( tongue in cheek ) comment as he passed through in Ricky's wake " Was he looking tired ! "
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ALDblJxHnWk&feature=plcp

Results are on Borrowdale web site

Thanks to Borrowdale fell runners and marshals for another grand day out. (good vid lefty 26th through cp1)

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Will someone be good enough to post split times for the various checkpoints based on a 15:25 (ie 5 mins to spare) arrival at Honister. I need to know what times I should be aiming for as this will be my 4th start and I would like to complete the goddam race - I want to wear the 40th anniversary t shirt with a studied nonchalance when I'm shopping in Sainsbury's :wink:

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Congratulations Manhar-wear that T-shirt with pride.

Thank you Jelly Baby Man

Cheers Barry.

Yes, yes, yes still have that warm afterglow from yesterdays race where the legs may ache but you know everything is ok with the world this morning. Must admit being one of the backmarkers on the way to Bessyboot was wondering if I'd post another Dnf & maybe me & Borrowdalw just wasn't meant to be. Having memorised Alf's splits looked at my watch at the cp - 52 mins & immediatley this gave me a massive boost. Did seem to walk more than run on the way to Esk hause but still maintained a 5 minute gap on the alloted split time. Did consider running down the scree off the pike but backtracked to the col as this was the only section where the clag was down & it looked dodgy.

Got to the top of Gable, looked at my watch - 40 mins to get to Honister - I knew baring any mishap now I was going to make the cut off. Scrambled down the boulders - 1 runner in front swung to the right onto a grassy section before cutting back towards the tourist path - is this a faster line ? Dropping into Honister may or may not (probably not) taken the best line to get to the buildings - 1 or 2 scrambles down 1 or 2 small drops - made the cut of with 3 or 4 mins to spare & told Scoffer my legs were still working !

Staggered up Dalehead, minced down to the tarn, tip toed through the quarry and straight through the water when I got to the river. Coming into the finish for a slightly funny brief moment I did think the majority of the applause was for me but then reality kicked in - the presentations were taking place - oh well you can't have it all.

Thank you to my fellow backmarkers & Yo Lefty ! Right I'm of to Sainsburys when it open...:wink:

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Yes, yes, yes still have that warm afterglow from yesterdays race where the legs may ache but you know everything is ok with the world this morning.



Staggered up Dalehead..:wink:

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Great effort Mahar your form is starting to come now.

But I can assure you there will never be a Stagger on the Borrowdale race.

Thanks Scoffer and all the rest involved for another great day out at Borrowdale.

A few pics here.

Great pics as always Ian :thumbup:
And a big WELL DONE to Manhar :thumbup:

Manher you must have been very near me at gable, I was the young-ish runner in boots.
Enjoyed the race up until Scafell Pike, made it in about 2h15 which I though was OK.
Then really struggled on the scree, picked myself up on the corridor, but tried to get up Great Gable too fast and was exhausted (after slowing down a lot) by the time I hit the summit. I still had 50 mins so should have made it to Honister, instead though I had a 15 min break instead of keeping just behind the group I was with and then ended up going way off to the west. Realised I was wrong I tailed off and headed towards the quarry and eventually hit Honister 25 mins late. Not even close! The marshalls had already gone by that point. So in total I spend 1h 20 getting down. Looking back it was the easiest part of the course.

Few lessons learnt for next year I guess - sort out my gear properly, wearing boots made it a lot harder for me (I speedcross but really didn't like them and looking for something different now), also I traveled up by train from Mcr that morning leaving before 6:00am. Also a mistake, should have stayed over and tried to conserve energy. Finally didn't drink nearly enough, but tbh I'm slightly scared of refilling from streams so tend to go without. What do people use iodine tablets? or any use one of these UV bottles? Have been looking into buying one.

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Originally Posted by kgc

Manher you must have been very near me at gable, I was the young-ish runner in boots.
Enjoyed the race up until Scafell Pike, made it in about 2h15 which I though was OK.
Then really struggled on the scree, picked myself up on the corridor, but tried to get up Great Gable to fast and was exhausted (after slowing down a lot) by the time I hit the summit. I still had 50 mins so should have made it to Honister, instead though I had a 15 min break instead of keeping just behind the group I was with and then ended up going way off to the west. Realised I was wrong I tailed off and headed towards the quarry and eventually hit Honister 25 mins late. Not even close! The marshalls had already gone by that point. So in total I spend 1h 20 getting down. Looking back it was the easiest part of the course.

Few lessons learnt for next year I guess - sort out my gear properly, wearing boots made it a lot harder for me (I speedcross but really didn't like them and looking for something different now), also I traveled up by train from Mcr that morning leaving before 6:00am. Also a mistake, should have stayed over and tried to conserve energy. Finally didn't drink nearly enough, but tbh I'm slightly scared of refilling from streams so tend to go without. What do people use iodine tablets? or any use one of these UV bottles? Have been looking into buying one.

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Most of the streams are fine. High up is better. Less chance of dead sheep, animals and stuff washed off the land contaminating it. I would rather risk any stream than risk dehydration though.

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Originally Posted by stevefoster

Great pics as always Ian :thumbup:
And a big WELL DONE to Manhar :thumbup:

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Agree on both counts. Must feel great to finish after giving it a few goes. I'm sure some of the applause was coming your way!

Very glad to see that Manhar made it after his previous toils. It was my first time yesterday and first Lakeland race, I enjoyed the race and day itself immensely and it is sure to be the first of many. Many many thanks to all involved :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Cheers Barry.

Yes, yes, yes still have that warm afterglow from yesterdays race where the legs may ache but you know everything is ok with the world this morning. Must admit being one of the backmarkers on the way to Bessyboot was wondering if I'd post another Dnf & maybe me & Borrowdalw just wasn't meant to be.wink:

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Well done for putting that one to bed Manhar. I've been to Borrowdale once, and was timed out at Honister.... Unfinished business since... I am sure you feel great. Well done again:D

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Cheers Barry.

Yes, yes, yes

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Well done Manhar, you deserve the accolade.

Whilst having had a winge about the difficulty of reading race numbers ( on another thread re safety rules ) due to some of them being folded ridiculously small and placed in stupid places whilst marshalling on Bessyboot yesterday I was heartened by the number of runners who thanked us for marshalling as they passed through.

What a great race! Thanks to all the marshals, helpers, organisers, and runners (and all the tolerant and encouraging walkers too). Will be back next and every year if possible. :)

....and well done Manhar!

Perfect weather for the old Alfer yesterday, none of that Wasdale heatwave nonsense :rolleyes:

Well done again Manhar :thumbup:

Thanks to Scoffer and all his marshalls and helpers and sponsors for the 40th running of Borrowdale :cool:

great race,:thumbup:thank you to all marshalls and organisers

Great race at Borrowdale yesterday. My 3rd year at the fell gate with Billy to catch the runners heading for there 1st climb, Great view, good crack, & a bit of rounding Sheep up after Ricky ran past. This photo to me is what its all about. Billy stands guard at the gate keeping the sheep back and greeting all the runners through. AAttachment 7136 true Legend, and then back down collecting the flags. I got a lift again back to the start, then he was off on his bike up to Honnister checkpoint and back to Rosthwaite for the finish.

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Originally Posted by Paul dobson

Great race at Borrowdale yesterday. My 3rd year at the fell gate with Billy to catch the runners heading for there 1st climb, Great view, good crack, & a bit of rounding Sheep up after Ricky ran past. This photo to me is what its all about. Billy stands guard at the gate keeping the sheep back and greeting all the runners through. AAttachment 7136 true Legend, and then back down collecting the flags. I got a lift again back to the start, then he was off on his bike up to Honnister checkpoint and back to Rosthwaite for the finish.

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You must have been the lad I saw at the gate Paul as I was on my way up to marshal at Bessyboot. Great photo . Billy tells me he has ridden Honister more the 200 times this year already ( out and back ) Legend !

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Originally Posted by Lefty

You must have been the lad I saw at the gate Paul as I was on my way up to marshal at Bessyboot. Great photo . Billy tells me he has ridden Honister more the 200 times this year already ( out and back ) Legend !

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Yep that was me. I think he has another 100 Honister's to do before the year is out, even done it 6 times in one day to keep on coarse and save having to go in bad winter conditions. He sets the bar high,
Amazing Man.

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Yes, yes, yes still have that warm afterglow from yesterdays race where the legs may ache but you know everything is ok with the world this morning.

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Nice one Manhar, well done.... Never give up, never surrender! I like it. :)

Brilliant race yesterday, as always, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks to all the marshals and everyone involved with organising the event.
A great day out.

Thank you folks for your kind words upon my finishing.

KGC - yes we were alongside each other on the way up Gable - do invest in a pair of fell shoes when you get the opportunity.

Splendid day out thanks

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Originally Posted by philgreen1968

Splendid day out thanks

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You had a stormer Phil, you are entering the realms of the elite athlete man. Well done, all your hard training is paying big dividends eh. See you at the next one.

Cya at the Ben mate!