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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
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I know someone who's got a husky...wonder if he'd rent it out?Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Just checked the weather forecast for today/tomorrow/sunday in Edale.
Wow....lots and lots of snow.
Its going to be some event!!
Yes and don't forget the emergency bone for the husky :DQuote:
Originally Posted by LissaJous
I must be crazy but I am mad jeleous I am not doing it :)
Get out there and run anyway, I'm sure no one would mind :D
It doesn't look too bad up the road in Buxton unless their roof insulation is of poor quality?
http://buxtonweather.viewnetcam.com/...gle&Language=0
or the wind is too strong to allow it to lay...already drifting here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alf
Really excited now! Washed my lucky shorts!
Only worry is that we might not be able to actually get to the start.
exactly, that's what's happening in Glossop. rooftops are clear but there's a foot drift up my back door and the wind is wild.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Ya, driving snow blizzard in Marple this morning, over here in Altrincham nothing.
Here's what it was like on Chinley Churn this morning... it'll be an epic on Sunday!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-nwp...ature=youtu.be
Even I'm getting jealous and I never race, and I'm a tremendously anti social runner for good measure.Quote:
I must be crazy but I am mad jeleous I am not doing it
Have fun and keep safe folks.
Nikalas, my doggy language skills are a little rusty. But I think the hound is trying to say "stop standing about, it's bloody freezing"
I think I'll be wearing my woolley buff and my hurdy gurdy hat for this one :)
Its not the snow (there will be a good hundred or two runners in front of me nicely creating a running trod) but the wind, which could be super cuttingly in halfly.... with icy knobs on. (That reminds me - my extra warm helly pants will be going into action too).
Based on this morning... I'd seriously consider ski goggles or some form of eye protection... heading into the wind, the spindrift was super painful on my eyeballs.
Out last night on a PFR training run. Eyeball where drying out and hurting a lot due ot the wind.Quote:
Originally Posted by nikalas
I was not the only one having this issue.
Very good luck to all who are racing on sunday. Its gonna be a beast.
Is it entry on day, for this one? ;)
I got away from parent's evening too late to get out with ye so I done a 20 Km road run around Marple and Bramhall and even there I found the wind hard on my eyesQuote:
Originally Posted by Truck
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Please car-share or use the train, we anticipate some difficulties with parking. There is some hard standing available to us but this is limited.
Please get in touch with club mates and consider parking in nearby villages and sharing one car for the final leg. There is good parking in Hope and Castleton.
I looked in to coach hire to bus people in from castleton but it is just possible to arrange..
Hmmm, sounds like it'll be hard work to get to Edale this weekend. Do any locals know if the Hope Valley ever closes with snow? Thinking about getting the train.
Phil
I'll be driving out from Sheffield if anyone needs a lift. Will have 3 seats available and plenty of boot space for kit.
Not racing so I will drop off and try and find somewhere more practical to park. Hot tea potentially on offer at mam nick road crossing too - conditions will be brutal.
It's open at the moment Phil, I'll be heading down there tomorrow am to help put the tents up.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil Winskill
Roads not too bad round here, ground is quite warm and theyve been gritted so moving nicely but what it will like after temp drops tonight is another matter.
Not sure what the farmer field will be like? Train may be best.
We'll keep you posted
Good luck to everyone! Very jealous I'm missing out this year, sounds like it's going to be one to remember with the weather.
I must say I am extremely excited about Sunday. A little anxious also!
I think the challenging conditions will make it a fantastic race.
My bag prep has started and I'l no doubt be packing and unpacking it until Sunday morning.. Will be making all my food up later. Dates and flapjack. Bananas and choc milk. One of my favourite pastimes, running and eating!
Well done the good work x
I know this has been posted often but in the interests of getting you all round safely.
For those who are new to the Skyline or these conditions...
What follows are the race reviews/comments/feelings/observations after 2007's epic race.
It sounds like there will be less wind but more snow, any doubts in your mind should be considered and extra precautions taken.
http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showt...1083#post21083
followed by "that video"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVfzOCq_vWE
This could well end up topping 2007.....
Never mind the Hope Valley, you've got to get out of Keswick first ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil Winskill
started packing last night, and just finished marking up my maps :thumbup:
oh, and I've started a Car Sharing thread...
the trains to and from Sheffield were a bit of a mess this morning, worth keeping an eye on the live departure boards today and tomorrow to get a feel for how they'll be running on Sunday. I think there's only 2 mcr-edale trains on Sunday, the later of which gets in around 10:15 am
Whilst everyone seems very excited at the prospect of racing (as opposed to chugging round the course) in gnarly conditions it is worth remembering that this is not just a local race, but a national one. There is considerable pressure on those likely to score points in the Championship to get to the race whatever. When the overnight temperatures are going to be considerably below zero, the obvious dangers of travelling are self evident. If I where a twitter user: #not convinced.....
manchester trains get there at 8.33am and 10.07am and the sheffield at 9.52. we can delay the start if lots of people come on the train and it is needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnyc
Is anyone coming from Nottingham or that direction or up via J29 of M1/Chesterfield? I am very happy to meet and car share with you, happy to drive. Either meet you in West Bridgford, J26, J29 or somewhere between Chesterfield and Hope. let me know. i can get 5 plus gear in.
Regards
Simon
I'm travelling from Leek and will be in a 4x4 with 3 spare seats if anyone needs a lift from either Leek area or on route to Edale (going through Buxton onto Edale via Sparrow Pit & Mam Nick) :)
I was thinking I could leave my car at Mam Nick if I could meet somebody to go down to Edale with...?
of course, ideally it would be somebody like me likely to take 5hrs to do the race http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/...ink_smiley.gif
I could even walk down, then hope to blag a lift up afterwards...
Depending upon what happens tonight weatherwise, you may be better approaching via Bradwell and Hope, rather than Mam Nick - the Rushup and Sparrowpit roads can both get quite bad (don't even think about Winnats), and the Edale side of Mam Nick can often hold the snow when the other side is clear.
i'm getting the train that arrives at 8.33, was conscious that if that one's cancelled and the next one is delayed for any reason then things will get sticky. many thanks for saying you'll keep an eye on the trains - much appreciated.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanFitz
that's why I wanted to let somebody else drive me down! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
I might just walk in/out (either from Mam Nick or Chapel Gate) - we can leave kit-bags in the marquee, and it's all good extra BG training :thumbup:
I think this is a really good point which no-one seems to be addressing-I think it would be wrong for it to still be classed as an English Championship race when the conditions are this extreme and it isn't possible for runners to make it to the start. Obviously it will effect the championships if potential championship contenders cannot make it to the race. Also if we have to carry all this extra kit its more like doing a mountain marathon than a championship fell race which is not what we have all been training for.Quote:
Originally Posted by marrow
I've been watching the thread with interest and have logged on to express my admiration for all those with the ability and strength to contemplate taking part in the race in what are likely to be brutal conditions, I wish you all a memorable, safe race. Sadly I will not be racing, I think it is better to sit this one out and be realistic about my abilities. Make no mistake I have been preparing for this for many months and am desperately disappointed to miss out however my family come first and there will be other events and other years to run the Skyline.
IanDarkPeak my very best to you and all who have put in so many hours through the years to make the Skyline such a great race in the calendar, rightfully a championship race and I'm hugely impressed that it will still go ahead.
Once more can I wish everyone a safe run and a great day out.
Thanks Chris but credit is due to IanF who has done most of the work, he's the RO. I'm just one of his minions....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Chris D
What makes you think this is not being adressed? For information I'll lay out the facts as I know them currently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Keycock
I am the Race Organiser for the Edale Skyline race, this is my sole responsibility and I'm doing everything I can to make it happen as safely as possibly. I have made it clear (after liaising with Edale MRT and others) that if the Edale valley Road is open then the event will be on.
It has been clearly communicated (both today and previously) to me that championship status should in no way interfere with my organisation of the event. I have absolute confidence in the systems and people who will be monitoring and marshalling the race.
Ultimately if the results are unrepresentative (for example 200 runners from sheffield as no one else can get over the pennines) then the FRA will have make a call on whether it can still be considered reasonable for the Edale Skyline to be 'a counter in the English championships' they could then identify another event later in the year.
So, if your local road conditions make travel risky or uncertain you should exercise personsal responsibility and NOT TRAVEL.
If, based on the MWIS forecast you do not have absolute confidence in your fitness, running ability and mountain craft you should exercise personsal responsibility and NOT TRAVEL.
lastly, if you've managed to train in mountainous conditions in this country over the winter with out carrying the amounts of kit I've specified for the race then you've been lucky!