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Lovely day. Quite a tough course, especially second half. A bit contrived going down to the foot of the last descent. First half particularly good. Not as windy on top as I thought. Lloyd Tagart won. It would be a deadly course to try in thick mist. Hardest part was navigating the lanes to get there.
Well, the weather was Glorious, the sun shone, the air was still(ish) so what could stand in the way of a good run? REALLY big hills that's what!!!
Oh, that and the fact I seemed to have left my legs and a lung back at home!
It's a tough 7 and a half miles but a cracking race, a good field turned out including Lloyd Taggart and Darren Kay taking first and second place respectively.
The time difference between the leading lady finishing and my crossing the line was nothing other than VAST!! I made a comment to her saying I could get round Tesco and do my weekly shop in that time!! Well done to Jackie, brilliant run.
Oh well, another one done and perhaps if I didn't spend so much time sight seeing and chatting all the way round (really sorry Cath!! - it's the only thing that takes my mind off it!) I'd do marginally better? Who know's but the main thing is that as always it was brilliantly organised well attended and good 'fun' - although not sure I'd be saying that if the clag was down! I agree with Deek would have been a nightmare if it wasn't such a clear day
Managed to stay upright on this one with no dramatic tumbles at the end so that's a bonus!
And for all you speedy peeps - you missed out on the scrummy flapjacks:p
I was at least first into the pub!!!! some nice beer and food.......... all good prep for ireland:D
Don't apologies you kept me going, I was very disheart after a fall early on and being sucked into that bog! After my hand was cleaned up by the very very nice people at Bowland Mountain Rescue and having frozen peas on my foot for a good 30 minutes when I got home I feel better now. (just home martin doesn't wasn't peas for tea! :( ). Disappointed I missed out on flapjacks :( :(Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
well done to Bowland for organising and thanks for the encouragement from checkpoint marshalls
A fantastic race and the flapjack was even better.
Thanks to Flat Foot for getting us a parking space. Cheers Mike.
Looking forward to Paddy's Pole in 4 weeks time but don't know where everyone is going to park?:confused:
Good racing conditions today. Can't guarantee the same "valet parking" service next time Colin - I suggest a very very early arrival for Paddy's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
Thanks for the Flapjack Emma. To be recommended every race :)
FF
Anyone know when the results will be posted.
Results are here - well done to Andy Farmer & Bowland for a great race and prompt results. See you next year. http://www.bowlandfellrunners.org.uk...007results.pdf
Enjoyed the race (looking back at it now!)
Missed the flapjack :( But did manage a pint in the pub :D
Note to self - get there early for Paddy's Pole !
Found a link to some great pictures care of Harry Walmsley
http://www.harrywalmsley7842.fotopic.net/c1239549.html
There were plenty of other photographers out there on Saturday, anyone else found any pictures?
OMG!!! I look like I'm constipated:eek: :o :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Bog Trotter