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Hi everyone, since this race isn't too far off this year, I was looking for a bit of advice. I would like to take part but was wondering how difficult it is compared to the Winter Hill Race, which I ran earlier this year. I know its a bit longer, but I mean in terms of overall difficulty, so I can know what I'm letting myself in for :)
Compared with Winter Hill the significant difference is the climbs - at Winter Hill they are mostly gradual, runnable for most. At the full tour they are taller and steeper particularly on the second half where the route zig-zags up and down the north face of the hill. On the other hand more of the run is on established paths which is a factor if it is wet as the the ground underfoot is better and not as sapping as Winter Hill .
Prepare the suffer, although the distance may not look much greater the overall is probably about double.
So who' actually doing the tour this year then?
Can't wait for it myself! :)
I might be :)
i may give it a go
Just found out I don't need to be in Birmingham until 3 in the afternoon tomorrow. Thinking of heading over to Pendle at 5am for a Headtorch Half Tour, and maybe catch the sunrise from the top. Anyone fancy joining me for a recce, or just for the sheer joy of running?:D