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Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zlod
I'm sure I was in the right bits of it and following the 'path'. Just let me lay it on thick for a bit. Makes me feel good - novice and all.
As I said I loved the day, great event. Will be back next year to try and do better.
I agree, and they weren't even big tussocks; which is why I told Alwyn there weren't any tussocks, or not tall enough and frequent enough (in my mind) to register as proper tussocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zlod
Now if you want to see proper big tussock grass, you should see what I dragged Wheeze and Toffer though up the far end of the valley last May :D :D.
To be fair, it is a bit hard going for those not used to it, and who haven't developed webbed feet.
Just done "Autumn in Lakeland"
same day as you lot were thrutching round the fell relays:
Fabulous route it is too! - A circuit of derwentwater taking in catbells, close castle crag, crossing the valley and ridges to langstrath, and ashness bridge then back over walla crag to keswick
Recommended!
Don't know if deserves own thread nearer the time but saw 2008 Yoredale 100 web-site link today on LDWA site
www.wizzer5.co.uk
Shropshire South Circular, in Feb. I had notification last week that they have filled 150 of the 180 places, mine and the Missus entries are now in (that's 2 less places). So if anyone is thinking of it - act now.
Always good, bit of an orienteering type event; believe it's 25 mile + 4500ft this year.
Hi Moley - how do I get an entry for the South Shrophire circular - I can't find anything on the web. I'm not a member of the LDWA, is it buried out of sight of non-members on their pages?
Thanks
Sorry looked at bit harder and found it now!
Eddie why not Join and get the Diary after all only 12 quid a year:D
Get your entry in quick, always oversubscribed by December.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddie
You only receive the route when you arrive at the registration, so just time for a quick plotting on the map and then off you go. Almost like orienteering but with loads of food stops :D :D .
Good event, great atmosphere as loads of runners turn up for low key 'winter training' run out. Well worth the effort.
Jumping ahead alittle but as in another thread, was toying with the idea of doing the MTL for a laugh, but then thought what about doing the Rossendale Way in a Day? I trained for the half a couple of years ago but ended up injured and missing it. Has anyone done the whole one and how tough is it?
I walked the full one when I was 16, and that was hard enough :D I think it took us about 15 hours, started at about half 5, finished somewhere around 8 half 8. It was a baking hot day and me and my mum ended up with sun stroke. If I could do that then why am I so unfit now :D
Seriously though, it's just long, there isn't a huge amount of climbing in it for the distance.
I quite fancied running the half way this year, I think I'm another 18 months off being able to do the full route.
Also two crosses entries are out, not done it before but the Mrs did it last year and says it's a goody!
Sorry, two crosses? Which one is that and where?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Graeme
I think you are right with doing the half, it is at least acheivable for me, as I know the section from Grane Road back to Bleakholt so only have to get to know the first part. Plus I am sadly lacking on the fitness front at the moment:o So I may take the soft option of the half as well!
Two crosses starts from Tottington High School, up to affetside, round jumbles and wayoh (I think?) before coming back to crowthorn scholl, round the back of Bull Hill, past Pilgrim's cross, the 2nd cross (the first one is near affetside,) past peel tower, down to redisher woods, past greenmount golf course, (I think) back to Tottington.
Didn't realise it was the first half of the Rossendale Way, might do it unless it clashes with something else.
A few did that from Radcliffe and said it was a good one. Might do that myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Graeme
Am looking at a copy of the check points from last year and they started the half at Deerplay PH, ending it at Bleakholt, but going anti clockwise. I am presuming they keep it this way but who know!! Hope they keep it the same otherwise there will have to be alot of recces out!Quote:
Originally Posted by Graeme
Anyone coming to Wales for the "Real Ale Ramble" this coming weekend - walks/runs on both Saturday and Sunday with FREE BEER at checkpoints :thumbup: :thumbup:.
Actually, it isn't an official ldwa event, which is probably why nobody here knows about it, but a good excuse to resurrect my thread!
http://www.green-events.co.uk/events.html?page=2&id=51
Reservoir Roundabout (Elan Valleys) this coming Saturday, I know some of you have done it in the past, but this year is a tribute to Carl Edwards who died this spring whilst leading a walk over the Elan Valleys. Carl organised the event this last few years and I think many will be there to pay their respects to Carl.
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/challenge_eve...event_id=10531
Now that looks good! Wish I'd known sooner.
A nice 20+ mile jog out, and it wasn't raining :w00t:. The hot sausage sandwich and tea at checkpoint was unanimously voted :thumbup:, we even had some views and visibility in the Elan valleys!!!
I'm doing the Winter Tanners L.D.W.A in Surrey this W/E coming anybody else doing it on here. Visiting a friend in London so while I was down thought I would have a go, be rude not to.
Have a good one MM. Blubbershouses 25 is on my radarQuote:
Originally Posted by Masham Man
Golden Fleece circuit for me. First Saturday in march.. Looking forward to it !!
WOW 50 miler entries have just opened and are filling fast - http://www.marchesgroupldwa.eu/wow/index.html
I am off to walk the route next Saturday probably in the snow - a mini Spine! Should have melted by July though.
Anyone else doing Afoot in two Dales?
Afoot in two Dales was excellent. I’d forgotten how informal but we’ll organised these events are having not done one for a few years. The Irregulars put a huge amount of work into this
Anybody else doing Dovedale Dipper on Sunday?
I will be, health permitting.
excellent! hope you can make it Nick :)
I have been struggling a bit myself (mainly with the heat!)
toying with the idea of going off on the walkers' start...
anyway, see you in Hartington! ;)
P.S. are you doing Bullock Smithy this year?
I wasn't going to because I was due to be in Chamonix for the CCC, but aforementioned health issues have caused me to cancel that, same as I had to with Lakeland 100 last weekend, so it has become a possibility. Problem is I can't plan ahead. EOD is rather expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by DazTheSlug
LDWA That's Lyth end of Jan 2019 entries now open on SI Entries
Anyone else doing One Foot in the Gargrave a week on Saturday?
No, but I am doing the 50 mile Red Rose in the morning.
I am helping - on registration, CP1 and finish. Looks like it might be a long day! Should see you at one of them at least!Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
Would anybody be able to answer this question.
Say for a 50 or 100 mile event, the LDWA provide a GPX trace of a route. Is it in the spirit of the event to follow the route exactly. My main gripe about some of these events is that there can be too much road. Just wondering if there is a footpath available that avoids a road, would it be in the spirit of the event to take it?
I understand LDWA events to be personal challenges and not races. So does it really matter which route is taken as no real advantage is gained over another entrant.
As for a GPX trace, I've not experienced the pleasure or been tempted to.
True I understand that, I am just thinking of the "spirit" of the event.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
I referenced the GPX trace because I do not know if that is a prescribed route or a recommended route.
Well nearly all LDWA Challenge events offer a badge/certificate on completion to recognise you have completed that challenge and not some other route that you chose to walk instead and whilst you might argue that none of this really matters it's only a small step to then get somebody in a car to drive you past the boring bits of the route that you prefer not to walk and then why not...etc etc?Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
Graham's right. If everybody improvised their own courses any LDWA challenge event would become meaningless. 'Half a Foot in the Gargrave' would be a very different thing. In fact, part of the challenge is the ability to navigate the route.
Having said that, I'm giving Gargrave a miss this year and am doing the 'Punk Panther Reservoir Dogs Ultra' on that day instead.
Enjoy Reservoir Dogs TF, although I think you'll find it's the week after Gargrave so don't get there too soon! Gargrave is a stepping stone for me to do the next PP Ultra - the Short Circuit (53k) on 4 November.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussockface
I use a gizmo with GPX trace on all the time now on LDWA events. Lots of people do. Took me ages to get round to it having come from an orienteering background, but I was fed up with getting lost in the dark. It's fascinating to look at the traces.