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er, yes Yewbarrow-RedPike (I've edited it above) :o
I did RedPike-Steeple in 18 mins on Saturday, but I'm leaving it at 20 mins in my schedule :wink:
I amazed myself by getting down off Scafell to NT car-park in 34 mins :w00t:
the only split I struggled slightly with was Yewbarrow itself - had it down as 47, did it in 47:30, might list it as 49 :sneaky:
I was involved with Paul's attempt over the weekend. The Midnight start/April date worked great. We started up Clough Head in the dark at about 04:20 and by the time we got to the summit we could turn off the lights. He had lost a lot of time due to the knee injury so he should have been leaving honister closer to 8:00 instead of the 9:10 that it turned out to be, which would have allowed him to be well into the decent off Robinson before loosing the daylight.
daz someone did this on attempt last year they went by the black line
3 went higher probably on highest trod of yewbarrow and came out on the trod to the right below yellow line and probably would have summited red pike a good few minutes quicker if they had kept going and not waited for contender
Yes I usually go via the blackline on your photo, I find it quicker, the only time I don't use it is if the ground is very wet as it can get very boggy.Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
Can be handy for at least one of your support on a hot day as its the last water until Blacksail
Hi Mark.....I am in the Lakes during your attempt in 17th - 18th May and looking to start recceing for my attempt this year. If you are in need of any help with support on any of the stages of your round just let me know.
Cheers,
Andy
Hi Andy,
if Mark doesn't get first dibs on you, I have had a couple of support slots become vacant recently... :)
Daz
Hi Andy i would be glad to have you on board. If you would like to PM me with your contact number i can let you know my schedule.Quote:
Originally Posted by marmalizer
What you missing Daz ? I'll be fine to do leg 4 as well as 3Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
You two already have each other's numbers I swapped them fir you, Andy this is the mark I was telling you about in mid may who's number I passed to you and mark this the lad from peak dist I swelling you about :)Quote:
Originally Posted by markmc
Cheers Simon but i do not appear to have Andys details :)Quote:
Originally Posted by old un
a couple of people have dropped out, nothing too major hopefully, I'll be sending round an email soon to keep everyone informed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Will.Race
Leg 4 is actually least affected but you'd be more than welcome to continue :)
just worked out that in the last 9 weeks I've covered 380 miles including 85,000ft ascent - can I start tapering now? :p
I'd say YES, put your feet up for 2 weeks and try not to fall down the stairs or anything similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
Did you do the OCT ?
Daz i have another lad to help us out on Leg 1, my injury is taking time to clear up so i will be their but may take slight detours, so i have drafted in a nutter, he is fit enough did Manchester marathon in 3:58 yesterday has raced a few times recently with me on fells but don't say a word some ba$£&rd has told him its called the Bob Campbell Round, i wonder who that could be??:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
Daz just to say that I'm definitely away when you're BGing otherwise I'd offer support. I think I've done getting on for 460 miles and 75,000 feet in the past 9 weeks (I'd check with garmin connect but my work computer's too slow) and am aiming for a stonking May before my BG attempt in June.Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
Hi daz a bit late in the day maybe but did you get your road support sorted? I'm on the side lines now and doing some of marks and could easily do some for you too if it would help. I'll be there any how to cheer you on. Let me know if I can help.
Will - I did attempt the OCT route, but started a bit late and my BG-shuffle pace wasn't going to get me round before it went dark, so I cut it short at Lingcove Beck (just before Cockley Beck) then went back to Langdale over 3 Tarns/The Band - I was still out for 11 hours, so all good stuff (although I don't recommend the descent of Little Narrowcove! :w00t: )
Stolly - sounds like your training is building nicely :thumbup:
Amex - one of the gaps is Threlkeld road-support - you don't fancy manning that do you?
old un - Many Thanks for the offer :) Wasdale road-support is still vacant if you fancy that? or Threlkeld if Amex passes...? PM me your email address if you want to discuss...
Hi Richard. I have received your PM and will be in touch with you thanks.:thumbup:
I'll drop you a line tonight daz
[QUOTE=DazTheSlug;539121
[B]Amex [/B]- one of the gaps is Threlkeld road-support - you don't fancy manning that do you?
No
Looks like I'm doing threlkeld then?
YEP :w00t: :thumbup: xxxxQuote:
Originally Posted by old un
As a gesture of good will i will come off early and meet with you Old Un
You mean you'll want a cuppa and first go at the cakes?? No worries I'll pm daz after my tea :thumbup:
Oi! there'd better be something left by the time I get there!
(got your PM Thanks Simon, I'll be in touch soon...)
Daz
It is going to be busy evening at the Moot Hall on Friday evening. I know of one lady setting off at 6pm (clockwise) which is why I guess you are heading off a short while later. I am heading off at 7am on Saturday going anti clockwise on a 23 hour schedule so all being well our paths should cross somewhere between Pillar and Steeple.
You are probably in the same place as me at the moment as regards as nailing down pacers / nav, road support, logistics and admin which is making the actual running of the thing seem like the easy part (not).
All the best for your attempt. I may be around to see you off on your way on the Friday.
Daz me hobbled round Wray Mon injured---- this bloody 50 thing!!!! send me a text Tony is still ok for 1 but but it looks like iam with Old un
Amex - sorry to hear that mate, but probably best if you recover without any extra pressure
please can you email or PM me with Tony's email address/phone no(s)... Cheers
Daz i would not let you down, i am bringing Anthony up to the start and i will then go to CP1 and eat cake:w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
how many on leg 1? cos i can set off and walk up to carry stuff if you need
Amex - I hope you're bringing your own cake!? :w00t:
Start time has been brought forward to 6:15pm by the way
apart from Anthony, Manhar is also on Leg 1, plus possibly one other (Lee B. he's not sure if he'll be able to get up there in time)
if you wanted to go ahead and lug some drinks up Skiddaw to keep a bit of strain off Tony/Manhar I'm sure they'd be grateful
but if you wanted to see me off from Moot Hall that would be fine by me :wink:
I should be emailing out my final schedule/personnel/contacts/logistics details tonight... :thumbup:
Well looks like I'm baking a shitload of banana loaf next week then for marks and daz's round, could be s fish supper aswell Amex :thumbup:
Best of luck fellow anticlockwiser - I'm going that way on 22nd June :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob the Dog
Mmmmm - someone mention cake :thumbup:
Whilst we're on refuelling - if any support crew from the various appointments to complete are pre / post Legs on Saturday morning - will be in the Lakeland peddlar at 9:30 am approx if anyone fancies a brew/breakfast meet up.
Sounds like a plan where is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhar
Just googled it, looks good see you there. I'm on Legs 1&2 on Marks round so will be in need of a strong coffee!
Hi Bill
Are you out with Didier tomorrow? I'm cadging a lift with his missus to be at Wasdale at 10am. Which direction are you coming from? Would it not be easier to go from Honister? I'm easy either way as I'm not driving.
Simon
mmmmmm... banana loooooaaff... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by old un
(you couldn't sneak a few bits of dates/walnuts in as well by any chance - or would that ruin the recipe? :o )
well theres one with apricots and sultanas ,one with cinamon and sultanas and one with walnuts on the menu and dates now then :wink: did i mention theres warm custard on the menu with it too :thumbup:
Hi Simon I'm running from seathwaite with Tahr Kev over to great end then to Scafell via foxes tarn then leg 4 as far as great gable and back to seathwaite. Bit of a trek to wasdale did it last week on stn's round your welcome to join us my mob is 07950001390Quote:
Originally Posted by keswicksimon
Bill
We'll be at seathwaite between 9:30-10
Cheers Bill
I'll message Didier and see what he wants to do.
Ok we'll be there 9:30ish be nice to meetQuote:
Originally Posted by keswicksimon