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I didn't have a sore hip but first couple of miles lower back gyping me then o.k. So the RRR if i understand right has better terrain { and by better i mean less demanding not necessarily more interesting} on the whole except for fields and it has substantially less elevation but best to bring own food favourites. Thanks for your help.
5 times in the bogs sounds unlucky, only knee deep sounds lucky :D. It was about as dry it gets up there today, most races avoid such boggy ground however. The wind was exceptional; it's a while since I was out in wind so strong. For a fell run, I'd say the course was nicely runnable all the way, nothing steep or particularly difficult underfoot. There are definitely a lot of easier races though.
Rotherham the past 2 years has been cold and wet, particularly last year when I don't think it stopped raining all day. Going underfoot was worse than Grin and Bear It last year, very wet and muddy. No knee deep stuff, but ankle deep mud all day takes it's toll. Even if it rains for the next fortnight I can't see it getting anywhere near as bad again.
There's nothing as steep or long on Rotherham, and nowhere is anywhere near as exposed as today. If it's not muddy it will be a lot easier running ground, so there's less excuse for walking breaks.
I think todays wind was exceptional but the ground conditions for this race were good to firm.
most 15 milers are probably a bit easier.
Best bit for me today was walking down to Bull clough (bog monster country) i saw a walker go in deep. I watched him for a minute but he was really struggling to get out so I jogged over and offered him my hand which much to my intense pleasure and surprise was attached to my 'Best Man' I've not seen him for a few months.
It put a 'bigger smile' on my face.
[QUOTE=Derby Tup;259660]tri-mind, are you the lad with the sore hip? Said it was your first fell race? If so, blooming well done!
Hi, that was Ben, he was with me, ( a pair of fell race debutants) we are going to enter Tanky's next. The wind can't be that bad the first sunday in december, can it?:rolleyes:
[QUOTE=Rodders;259676]Hello Rodders. I'm the bald-headed fella with a goatee you met early on and near the end when Ben was struggling. Welcome to the forum. Hope you had fun today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Anything can happen at Tanky's - last year was amazing frozen ground and snow but I'm told it was sightly damp the year before ;) I'm doing it this year again; hope to see you there
[QUOTE=Rodders;259676]all I can say about Tanky's is expect the unexpected and equip your self accordingly. much tougher than the G&Bit;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
[QUOTE=IanDarkpeak;259679]I have done the Route many times. Black Hill & Bleaklow are my stomping grounds. Is the route for Tanky's the same as last year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
[QUOTE=Rodders;259706]at the moment yes, but keep an eye on the TT thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
and get your entries in, it's filling up fast
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Originally Posted by tri-mind
The Grin n Bear It was also my first fell race about 4 years ago and it was very wet. My friend fell in a bog up to her waist and had to be pulled out by several passers by. I keep meaning to run this race again but something else always seems to crop up, I just want to know if it's as difficult as I remember. Fell races can vary dramatically from one year to the next depending on wind, rain, heat etc. Take Edale for example, I ran it in lovely warm spring weather this year but 2 years previous there was an horrendous bizzard which left some people with hypothermia and lots of people had to pack in. I think if you've done the Grin n Bear It in poor conditions, you can manage pretty much anything. Well done on choosing such a tough race to start with.
Had a good run out round the long route yesterday.
I struggled at times to get in to a rhythm due to the constant buffeting from the wind, especially on the more exposed areas going up Mickelden edge, Cut gate and across Outer edge & Howden edge. Thankfully I avoided the bog monster.
A good well organised event, a shame the weather let it down.
Good to see some other formites there, Jodg, IDP- marshalling on outer edge, SteveS – didn’t get chance to talk to you, you were off like a man on a mission. Derby Tup – Jodg pointed you out to me as we entered the car park but I didn’t get chance to talk to you either. Maybe next time
Can I ask a silly question?
Who won? And what was their ridiculous time in those conditions?
At a guess ....... 2hrs 10m?:D
not sure Steve, I did find out but my mind was a bit numb when I got back. Mick Stenton was second I think but Andy will be along soon with the results I'm sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by two toenails
Andy Beanland (DPFR) followed by Mick Stenton, Jim Bell in 4th.
Results will be out very soon but in the meantime Andy Beanland was first in 2:14 and Mick Stenton 2nd in 2:19Quote:
Originally Posted by two toenails
Any news on the Penistone runner AndyQuote:
Originally Posted by PlumBum
No break fortuanately just soft tissue damage.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
More news here
Anyone know who the guys taking the photos were and if the photos will be posted on line, if so where?
as if by magicQuote:
Originally Posted by Datt
http://www.photoboxgallery.com/30106...m_id=205268594
Cheers IanQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Appears to be password protected Ian
You need to enter a password, or am i doing something wrong:(Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Does anyone know if there were any prizes?! :)
Unfortunately, I had to dash off after the finish...
Password: painQuote:
Originally Posted by Datt
Enjoy
Cheers Rodders:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
How about the knowledge that you beat everyone else?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by andybeanland
Free entry to next year's race?:D
A new hairstyle provide by the 60mph+ winds?:D
A free rescue the next time you get lost or injured?:D
Seriously though, well done for winning, wish I could have kept up with you.
Just how many casualties were there???? IDP, what did you do to everyone?:eek:
There were 2 casualties in the car park before the event, a lady fell over and damaged her wrist that was operated on at Huddersfield, one of the mini bus drivers went over on his ankle and also ended up at Huddersfield Infirmary.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
A PFR runner went down on Mickleden edge, fortunately not a break but painful and swollen.
A lady, nothing to do with GnB it, fell somewhere over Back Tor way, and some of the team went over to assist Edale team, an air ambulance from Blackpool area over to help with the injured lady was forced to land and stay put until the wind bated.
All in all and eventful day.
....so, a good practice day for WMRT!!!! How much did you manage to raise??? Well done and a good veggie lasagne an 'all!!!!
Not had all invoices in yet but looks like around £2400 (ish). :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BLUEBIKE
Thanks to all that attended, competitors and marshals alike, that made the day.
First time I've managed to get on the forum since last week - the Saturday wind's taken down our phone lines!
Well, that was the windiest I've run in a while. Ta to all MR for the organisation and for braving the elements. And a special thanks for Karen who gave me a super massage when I got back (don't tell my missus)...
Nice run Steve, congrats on first round the long route. Great to see Datt, Derby Tup, GrahamB, IDP, Plumbum et al. and to meet Mark (from NE somewhere?)
MR - I urge you to keep this route for next year! :D
Not me I'm afraid, I was on top the hill all day and missed the excitementQuote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
Route should remain the same for next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by jodg
There's a serious lean on some of those runners in the pictures. It looks and sounds epic. I did this event a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it; I shall return as soon as I get the chance. This year I was further south running the Longmynd Hike. Fortunately it wasn't quite as windy down there, although we still had a good lean on the hilltops!
and yet moreQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Excellent pictures Ian. The bog monster struck! I'm amazed he was surviving. SteveS, respect!
Seemed to successfully avoid the camera for the first lot, but not quite so stealthy for the second lot.
Some cracking photos, and worthy of a new avatar I think :)
Any running results yet????
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Originally Posted by BLUEBIKE
Here you go
http://www.woodheadmrt.org/documents...0It%202009.xls
Cheers. However... The timings are out for the RL. I had mine corrected from 3:17 to 5:17 (with my 14 stone bulk the quicker time isn't a possibility). My training partner Ben, who ran with me all the way has a time of 3:17. I think that there are one or two issues to be teased out here.
Don't take this the wrong way, but in the long run:D, does it really matter? We went out there to pit ourselves against the elements. Where we actually came in the race didn't really matter. It was to raise money for the guys and gals who give up their time to train and save lives whenever they are called out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
When accidents happen, they give up time to get us back to safety.
Having said that, I'm sure my time was 1 second less.:p
Aye, I am philosophical about it, however.... I am interested as it was the first event I have entered despite bog trotting for many a year. I am philosophical about it too. Not too bothered about the time itself, but chuffed that we were faster than our recce run which was in better conditions. A bit peeved as I will have to buy a new hat. Mine got donated to someone in Barnsley by a strong gust up Mickleden.;)