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that's not how it looks from last year's resultsQuote:
Originally Posted by GregC
of 10 pairs that reached AT in 4:40 or over, all 10 were under the CB cut-off by more than they had been at AT
I actually had a very encouraging training run today - 8 hours out around Kinder (inc. 5 ascents) - I felt fitter/stronger/faster than of late
still need a partner though... :rolleyes:
Shows how much I know! Though that was based on my experience and also of a mate who did a recce and also did the race in 2009 and 2011.Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
8 hours on Kinder sounds encouraging. Hope you manage to find a partner.
right
just dropped entry into post-box!
DazTheSlug and BritNick are a team!
just need to spend the next 8 days tapering/carb-loading - think I can manage that :thumbup:
Great news, see you both there:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
I was out doing an OCT recce today with some mates and found an OMM Kamleika smock on the descent from Helvellyn. Looks like it's been out in the open for some time, so I could easily believe it was lost at last year's race. Let me know if it was you ....
Martyn
Thanks Steve :)Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
that makes 2 and a half Fell Pony teams - I couldn't persuade Nick not to put Stockport Harriers down as his club ;)
really looking forward to it - although bricking it, as I may find the cut-offs somewhat challenging :w00t:
Just go out and give it your best Daz, that's all anyone can ask of themselves, sure Nick will gee you along even though he won't be in pony garb on the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
Don't worry Steve, I'll gee Daz along if he needs it. Daz, I'm sure you'll do the same for me if/when I need it. I'll just give it my best like I always do and see what happens. That strategy usually produces a successful outcome.
I'm feeling good after a successful Brecon Beacons 40 a couple of days ago. My pace seemed to be so slow I was expecting an over 10-hour finish. Strangely I picked up in the final third, which included a climb of THAT corner up Cribyn and one of the world's longest descents back towards the finish. The final 14 miles became my time to do the overtaking instead. I surprised myself to finish comfortably under 9:30. Hopefully that will translate into a sub-11 finish at OCT if we can keep things in control?
Is there anyone still looking for a partner for this? I was entered, then swapped my place with a friend due to injury. Injury recently fixed, but wasn't sure of my hill fitness...did a 22 miles OCT recce on Saturday and felt reasonably good. I'm not the fastest and will no doubt be close to the cut-offs.
Wahey! Nick & I are both listed as Ponies on the entry list on the website :thumbup:
Nick - did you email the organiser and "defect"?
Well Done on your good (injury free!) run at BB40
I am feeling increasingly confident as my taper kicks in, and will be raring to go come Saturday
I am going to whizz round
Positive Mental Attitude and all that...