Old County Tops

...or hasn't dropped out but wants to do it anyway?

Nice one... got a place and a partner, cheers Chris.

I just need a pair of fully functioning running legs now...

Anyone else fancy a run on Saturday?

My mate has just lost his partner to injury and is looking for a replacement - target time sub 9 hours, done it several times before, any takers?

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Originally Posted by grimmer

Anyone else fancy a run on Saturday?

My mate has just lost his partner to injury and is looking for a replacement - target time sub 9 hours, done it several times before, any takers?

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Late in the day I know but if you're interested call Ben on 07712575840, cheers

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

that's not how it looks from last year's results
of 10 pairs that reached AT in 4:40 or over, all 10 were under the CB cut-off by more than they had been at AT

I actually had a very encouraging training run today - 8 hours out around Kinder (inc. 5 ascents) - I felt fitter/stronger/faster than of late

still need a partner though... :rolleyes:

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Daz. I think I know where the confusion has arisen. When I did the event in 2010, the cut-off at AT was 5 hours 30 mins. If you're reading the stuff off the website this has it down as 5 hours, explaining why I thought that CB was the tougher cut-off. I've just spoken to my partner for tomorrow and he reckons that this is a mistake, it's actually 5 Hours 30 mins at AT and if you look at last years results it does show a couple of pairs passing through AT after 5 hours (one a 5:21) suggesting the 5.5 hour time is correct.

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Originally Posted by GregC

Daz. I think I know where the confusion has arisen. When I did the event in 2010, the cut-off at AT was 5 hours 30 mins. If you're reading the stuff off the website this has it down as 5 hours, explaining why I thought that CB was the tougher cut-off. I've just spoken to my partner for tomorrow and he reckons that this is a mistake, it's actually 5 Hours 30 mins at AT and if you look at last years results it does show a couple of pairs passing through AT after 5 hours (one a 5:21) suggesting the 5.5 hour time is correct.

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this is splendid news! :thumbup:

I had actually convinced myself that I could get to AT in 4:55, but it would take the pressure off if I could roll through in 5:10 ish, any slower than that and the CB cut-off does start to look tight ;)

seesyall on the start line :D

(fluo-green Fell Ponies vest for this one)

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

this is splendid news! :thumbup:

I had actually convinced myself that I could get to AT in 4:55, but it would take the pressure off if I could roll through in 5:10 ish, any slower than that and the CB cut-off does start to look tight ;)

seesyall on the start line :D

(fluo-green Fell Ponies vest for this one)

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Good luck Daz you know the reasons why i am not with you xx remember all those lines and next year fingers crossed xx

Have a good day... hope the weather's kind... I'll be at work.

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Originally Posted by Amex

Good luck Daz you know the reasons why i am not with you xx remember all those lines and next year fingers crossed xx

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I'll take care of him, Amex. I promise not to wear him out and to leave him in fine fettle and pristine for you next year. The goods shall remain unsullied. Sorry you can't run this year.

It seems that I'll be running in my Fell Ponies colours after all cos that's what the organiser has decided. (I'm quite pleased actually. :))

Some photos from the 2012 Old County Tops.



Huge thanks to The Achille Ratti Climbing Club and everyone for this year's race and another great day out.