Three Peaks Fell Race

I think its the fantastic organisation that makes this really difficult race so popular. 1 in 7 starters didn't finish and I think that was down to the heat on the day and the hard surfaces taking their toll.

Got through about 2.5 litres of fluids and was still very thirsty. I'm sure Nuun made a big difference because I lost loads of salt on my clothing.

My shoes were falling apart so I wore a new of Mizuno Wave Harriers - straight out the box - brilliant they were.

A few more pics here thanks to Lorraine Leary.

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Originally Posted by Clive

Well done to all.

Absolutely gutted, for the second year running I was unable to run this.
All going well until about Friday midnight when I realised a stomach bug had landed. The next 18 hours spent in bed or in the bathroom (what a nice subtle way of saying it). Last year too near to op, this year bug, next year I'll be there..bring it on.....c'monnnnnnnnnn.

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you and me both Clive. I spent most of the weekend in hospital. Went for a scan on my leg which showed up a big blood clot behind my knee. Hopefully I can keep up the running but I've got months of tablets,blood tests and hospital visits in front of me :(

If he has been correctly identified I note with genuine sympathy that Inov the Sales Meister was a dnf, however I can't help but wonder if it was because he had the wrong shoes on? Too much choice? ;)

As if, but life is all about choices :D
Good to see Morgan made the right choice ;)

What a great race it was yesterday. Ok that wasn't what I was thinking at Ribblehead and beyond but a great challenging course and great organisation and terrific support.

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Originally Posted by Brummy John

I think its the fantastic organisation that makes this really difficult race so popular. 1 in 7 starters didn't finish and I think that was down to the heat on the day and the hard surfaces taking their toll.
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I didn't think it was that hot, warm, sweated a bit, but not excessively. I wonder how many didn't make the cut offs?

Personally had a stinker, gut issues from PyG onwards and a few stops, climbed steep slopes OK, just couldn't descend. 3:47 in the end. I'll do it again fro suer because sub 3:30 should be possible with a decent run, but just never felt like I could get running.

Also wore mizunos wave harriers and they were fine. Feet a tad sore at the end, but on the whole no issues and not one blister. straight from the box like you too.

Great piccies Ady in Accy, I have obtained a copy (and permission, with a credit) of one for use on our club website and in our local rag. Not a pic of me, I hasten to add!

Cheers, Marrow!

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Originally Posted by Inov-8 Insider

As if, but life is all about choices :D
Good to see Morgan made the right choice ;)

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Nice comeback - but I bet he was wasn't wearing Oracs - unless his first name is Lars ;)

Roclite 312 GTX's straight from the box also (picked up from the P.O the same morning!) and, again, not a blister in sight. Judging by previous comments I didn't drink anywhere near enough fluid. Probably not even a pint all the way round. Managed fine though up until the last 4, slow, miles down from Ingleborough. Probably a bit dehydrated & struggled to get my mini Mars Bar down !

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Originally Posted by marrow

Not a pic of me, I hasten to add!

Cheers, Marrow!

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Sorry Marrow - perhaps you were simply faster than the shutter speed could handle :D

I did miss a few atop Ingleborough as I was taking coming up to the water station and down off the rocks so some got missed whilst I was there. On my way down to the finish I snapped everyone that came past. A few lost at the finish when I swapped lenses and then after around 5hrs 20 the bar got the better of me and I abandoned my post :eek:

Give me your race number and I will check the splits and have a look as not all have been added to the Sportsunday site.

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Originally Posted by Brummy John

I consistently make it 23.5 miles / 4,900ft.

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i got 23.74 with 5335 ascent, wonder what the real figures are?

Egor, I got 23.57 miles & 5943 feet of ascent using a Garmin 405. Looks like you ran farther & me higher ! Are you sure you reached all the summits ? Lol !


Ady, I was race number 485. Haven't managed to see myself thus far on your 900+ photos ! I was either too fast or too slow ! If you do have a photo somewhere, that would be great, cheers ! Great photos by the way.

My target was to meet the cut offs and I was ok till after Ribblehead. I clawed my way up Whernside then with mounting cramp and 25 minutes to go somehow got down to the Hill Inn with a minute and a half to spare. This felt almost better than my time last year- 46 minutes faster! Still I've got the T shirt and I'm wearing it!

A superb race, in great conditions, if a little warm at times. Support around the course was excellent. I had a bit of a tough race early on, but just managed to make the cut offs, and finished fairly strongly.

Thanks to the organisers and marshalls.

A set of photos, taken around the route, is here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/north_e...7623806470701/

Well that's only my second "real" fell race & I can honestly say it was the hardest thing I've ever done - Loved it!!! I just wanted to get round & thought if I could get anywhere near 4.30 I'd be over the moon. Managed to get 4.24 so ecstatic! Bloody warm but I had to force myself to drink, I struggle to drink on the run, but took about 2 litres on including 1 litre of Nuun. Cramp didn't get me so I'm assuming it was either that or the silly £3.99 Aldi compression I decided to wear "just in case".

The route was superbly marshalled & supported, it's a great boost when you're knackered to see someone cheering you on & holding jelly babies & kendal mint cake - that's just what I needed on the way up Inglebro'!!

Well done to all finishers, commiserations to those who didn't - I think my t-shirt'll rot off my back!

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Originally Posted by Antisocial

...Jogging along the road section towards Ribblehead I was accosted by what can only described as this wizened blond inane clown who introduced himself as Ian Darkpratt and who didn't bloody shut up with gibberish over the next 12 miles, forum this forum that,did PenyGhent in 59 minutes just so I didn't blow, natter natter natter etc and he was so bloody cheerful. It got to the point every time I dropped back 30 seconds or so just to give me ears a rest from the inane prattle, he would slow down so I caught up. Finally with too miles to go I got with with a well aimed rock over 60ft to the back of the head (the hand grenade throwing competition I took part in last week at my brothers medal parade was very helpful). Unfortunately the rock didn't explode and he got up and begged I run with him incase he got concussion, then immediately buggered off , being very careful to keep out of his way I finished 41 seconds or so behind him.

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At least you didn't have him in the car with you on the way home :)

I thought the journey home was one of the best bits, I've never flown Snail airlines before. It was nice to get home before I'd set off. Weoooow

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Any one else got sunburn? Even with lashings of suncream it appears I ve caught the sun.

Ears are burning too but that could be coming from else where...;o)

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:cool: Had factor 15 on but the before and after picks show some good tanning. First fell race I've done in sunglasses. Felt like it was a bit against fell running etiquette but a good decision on the day!

Bearing in mind that was the longest I have run since the OMM in October I'm pretty pleased. Even though we were nudging five hours, we still managed a Michael McIntyre skip across the line !!

http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/photo4842218.html

and NO we werent holding hands!!!

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Originally Posted by Denzil

Bearing in mind that was the longest I have run since the OMM in October I'm pretty pleased. Even though we were nudging five hours, we still managed a Michael McIntyre skip across the line !!

http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/photo4842218.html

and NO we werent holding hands!!!

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And a very well choreographed skip it was - quite a crowd pleaser!! :D

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Originally Posted by Manhar

Anyone know how Jodg is - saw him receiving assistance coming of Pen-y-ghent-not sure what happened to him thereafter.

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Took a mega tumble coming down (obviously those wet stones...) and had the wind knocked out of my sails well and truly. Felt like I couldn't continue. A big THANK YOU to St John's crew and to all runners and sweepers, marshal's etc for the concern. Nowt broken as it turns out, just battered & bruised ribs.

Hope you enjoyed the race Manhar! Great to catch up with all you forumites (as ever) and met Ady and Antisocial for the first time. Hung around to soak up the atmosphere and for Datt to get back.

Jodg, glad you're ok. You tumbled just in front of me & quite a heroic tumble it was too ! Your first thought was to drag yourself off the track ! I patted you on the back & asked if you were ok & you told me to carry on ! I did.......very slowly. See you next year ?

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Originally Posted by Adamski

:cool: Had factor 15 on but the before and after picks show some good tanning. First fell race I've done in sunglasses. Felt like it was a bit against fell running etiquette but a good decision on the day!

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I had factor 40 on. It worked in one regard, I didn't burn but maybe I should have rubbed it in a little better. The cream kept running into my eyes when I sweated. That's my excuse for my sorry performance anyway.

Phew, what a warm day, I can't believe there was a forecast 10 days before predicting sleet. A big thank you to all the spectators handing out drinks, jelly babies and fruit etc. They made things a little more bearable.

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Originally Posted by Jez Hellewell

Jodg, glad you're ok. You tumbled just in front of me & quite a heroic tumble it was too ! Your first thought was to drag yourself off the track ! I patted you on the back & asked if you were ok & you told me to carry on ! I did.......very slowly. See you next year ?

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Ah, that was you was it then? Thanks for the pat! Nice to meet you under the circumstances... :-O

How'd you get on? Did you finish? Not checked the results so will find you there.

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Originally Posted by jodg

Ah, that was you was it then? Thanks for the pat! Nice to meet you under the circumstances... :-O

How'd you get on? Did you finish? Not checked the results so will find you there.

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Have you recovered enough to race tonight?

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Have you recovered enough to race tonight?

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NO WAY! Bloomin' wrecks.

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

And a very well choreographed skip it was - quite a crowd pleaser!! :D

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We'd had a chat about it coming off Ingleborough but I thought the cramp might have kicked in a bit more, as it was it stayed off.

I even get people to do it in training, good for calf bounce !!!!!!

Jodg, I trotted steadily round in 4.32. Not spectacular, but pleased to get round. Just struggled on the last 4 mile, downhill, section. Bit dehydrated & took a tumble myself. Bruised left knee, cut right knee. Badges of honour !

Muddy Retriever, I've had that sun tan lotion in your eyes problem. But last year I tracked down some "blokey" sports sun tan lotion that, somehow, doesn't run in to your eyes. I think it was from Asda, in a blue bottle. Anyway, it works a treat !

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Originally Posted by Jez Hellewell

Muddy Retriever, I've had that sun tan lotion in your eyes problem. But last year I tracked down some "blokey" sports sun tan lotion that, somehow, doesn't run in to your eyes. I think it was from Asda, in a blue bottle. Anyway, it works a treat !

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yeah I got some boots 'extreme' stuff in a blue bottle - it takes some rubbing in but then it does 'stay in'

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Originally Posted by Jez Hellewell

Muddy Retriever, I've had that sun tan lotion in your eyes problem. But last year I tracked down some "blokey" sports sun tan lotion that, somehow, doesn't run in to your eyes. I think it was from Asda, in a blue bottle. Anyway, it works a treat !

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Thanks, I'll look out for that. With my fair skin I need something or I end up looking like a tomato.

First time for me. Never been to Yorkshire, let alone seen any of the peaks before. Had one of the best day's out ever. Meet some wonderful people. Thanks to everyone who I spoke to. Took me over an hr to do the first 10k, but ended up at 4:29, which I'm well chuffed with. Will be back next year, but will remember the suntan lotion next time. Are there any other pic's from the race as I'm either too slow or too ugly to feature on the 900plus that was on the link.

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Originally Posted by Celine Dion

Are there any other pic's from the race as I'm either too slow or too ugly to feature on the 900plus that was on the link.

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A few more pic's here

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Originally Posted by Celine Dion

First time for me. Never been to Yorkshire, let alone seen any of the peaks before. Had one of the best day's out ever. Meet some wonderful people. Thanks to everyone who I spoke to. Took me over an hr to do the first 10k, but ended up at 4:29, which I'm well chuffed with. Will be back next year, but will remember the suntan lotion next time. Are there any other pic's from the race as I'm either too slow or too ugly to feature on the 900plus that was on the link.

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Glad you had a good day an enjoyed Yorkshire

Good event, something I've fancied for a while and I can see the hullabaloo around the race is justified. Like the cx version, it's probably one to be endured rather than relished. Or maybe, as usual, I was under-prepared :)

Hope the Air Ambulance call out on Whernside ended well.

I was gutted at not being able to go. The knee would never have survived the first descent. I wonder if they'll keep my T-shirt 'til next year?
Jodg, glad you didn't break anything in your tumble.
The photos do it justice. What an amazing day.

Eileen Woodhead's photos now on woodentops.org.uk

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Originally Posted by jodg

Took a mega tumble coming down (obviously those wet stones...) and had the wind knocked out of my sails well and truly. Felt like I couldn't continue. A big THANK YOU to St John's crew and to all runners and sweepers, marshal's etc for the concern. Nowt broken as it turns out, just battered & bruised ribs.

Hope you enjoyed the race Manhar! Great to catch up with all you forumites (as ever) and met Ady and Antisocial for the first time. Hung around to soak up the atmosphere and for Datt to get back.

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.....doesn't matter Jodg - after you waltzed past me in the latter stages of Edale Sky - my diary entry for PPP still reads "...stuffed Jodg today...."

Wasn't looking forward to the drive home withthe thought of IanDarkPeaker re-living every moment of his sub 4 achievement but thankfully the road rage fuelled erratic driving of Kingsnail kept his mind on other things.

What a day - I didn't think the extra numbers had a detrimental impact in terms of there being any traffic" at anytime on the course. Can't see any real environmental impact either as the only bit of open fell is the climb of W'side.

Saw Ali Brownlee on his bike at various points on the course - now a tussle between him and Jebby would be a sight to see.

I was on a solid 3:59:59 pace to the top of W'side and then sore feet and the odd twinge turned me into the world's poorest descender. Stormed up Inglebugger only for the same dogs*it descending to follow. Change of footwear needed for next year me thinks.

PPP or London a tough choice.........

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Originally Posted by Ginge Whinge

Wasn't looking forward to the drive home with the thought of IanDarkPeaker re-living every moment of his sub 4 achievement but thankfully the road rage fuelled erratic driving of Kingsnail kept his mind on other things.


PPP or London a tough choice.........

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Slander once again from the ginger whinger. If he put some propper training in instead of splashing around in the shallow end of the pool he might get a bit faster....;)

Racing tonight GW?

London/PPP thats no question to ask on here.......

What a poor do that a small cluster of extremely ignorant runners and spectators failed to observe the one minute silence prior to the start.

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Originally Posted by JJ73

What a poor do that a small cluster of extremely ignorant runners and spectators failed to observe the one minute silence prior to the start.

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When was that?

I can't remember the minutes silence but started right at the front and the guy on the speaker was pretty hard to hear