Might go looking for it! My running partner lost his on Outer Edge. There'll be a few grouse out there with extremely warm heads OR good nesting material.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
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Might go looking for it! My running partner lost his on Outer Edge. There'll be a few grouse out there with extremely warm heads OR good nesting material.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
Somehow managed to come in the top 20 of the 16 mile race even though I ran round the 23 mile walk ?!?!?!?:cool:
Well done! Good going. The lad I ran with round the 23 mile course finished with me and still did it two hours quicker than me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Datt
Aye. They assumed all Long Runners started at 10am too. Its confusing to work out.
It shouldn't have been as you had numbers to coincide with your start. any one who didn't have the '8' prefix should have been timed to the CCQuote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
'3's were long, 4's short
That’s where I cocked up then, and why the time I was recorded at was over 20mins out from what I had self timed.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
When I got to PlumBum’s van along with a pack of runners doing the 16 miler I did the same as everyone else was doing, I gave PB my number then walked back to the community centre, once back there I chatted with Jodg and had a bite to eat before letting the ladies doing the registration know that I was back ok.
The clock won’t have stopped until I had reported back to the CC and not when I thought it had, when I saw PlumBum.
Doh! No wonder there was a 20+ min difference between my time and the time given to me at the CC, I thought I must have accidently stopped and restarted my stopwatch.:o:(
12th place for me in the short run. pleased with that in those conditions.:):)
Could have pushed in front of you, but I'm too much of a gent!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by tallpaul
Should have got back before PlumBum left the community centre to meet the racers back :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Datt
And I guess we did meet after all, you joined the table with me and jodg for some food at the finish?
Grin N Bear It
Saturday 2nd October 2010
16/23 miles Walk/Run
Lots of details Published on Grough
Might I make the plea that forumites not take up the family Walk route just because it has a pub stop.:wink:
More stuff on The WMRT site. There's also the opportunity to run for free this year.
FREE Hot Meal & Drinks for all participants & the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped us help others for another year, as well as the smug grin you get when completeing the challenge.
Please help us to help others :w00t:
11hrs limit for a 4.5 mile walk including pub stop... hmmm:wink:
They must be selling rescue Ale....!:w00t::thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilgrim
I was going to ask you to bring along a crate for me!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I don't think I'll be doing the 23 miler as I've not been getting any long runs in...
It's a choice between the 16 miler or bringing the kids (8 and 6) on the family walk.
There will be cases galore back at the finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilgrim
I'm up for a trott around the 23 miler. Same route as last year?
I've heard nothing to say otherwise but I will double check, I wouldn't mind running it this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
Is there any info on the route anywhere?
I have PMed you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouse
Hi, I'd like to recce this race with my buddy this weekend but can't find route details for the 16 miler- can anyone point me in the right direction :)
I was at work on Wednesday, quietly minding my own business,when a voice behind me asked if I'd enjoyed the 'Trunce'
Turning around it was one of our friendly 'yellow van' drivers (Paramedics), John had been there, as he's in the 'WMRT' (think he was keeping dry in the Landy on Monday)
He'd been dropping some leaflets in, & it appears that one of our lovely young Nurses is interested in the event!
I have already offered to accompany her................
(bearing in mind that it's the Cyclo-Cross at Temple Newsam the next day, so no flogging myself over the course)
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Originally Posted by hethy1
I'm trying to get the uptodate map which I'll post asap but try Rodders as I think he has his track from last year, Although I'm not sure which route he did.
Ahhh that would be MOG then...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardAThackeray
Feel free to bring as many nurses as possible.
My wife's a Nurse (well, an ex-Nurse, she now works for herself on the 'dark-side' of the NHS - helping 'PFI' builds get sorted out), but she no longer runsQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
The Nurses of ours who do run (quite a few actually!) seem to prefer that boring flat tarmaccy stuff (I've offered to accompany them, & even the male nurses refuse!!! - must think I'm too slow!)
Emily, the one I mentioned is quite a sporty type, playing Hockey & Netball too! (think John tried to persuade her too)
Cracking race this, did it last year and really wanted to do it again this year but unfortunately away. The route is steady away and easy to follow until the last few miles where it pays to keep an eye on the map - lost a couple of places on the last 600m last year...
Highly recommended. Needs a good breeze like last year...
Hi Greg Thank you for that I presume you mean the wind not our esteemed Chairman who enjoyed himself last year but no way does it need a that wind again. 2 broken limbs and a downed helicopter was a bit much.Quote:
Originally Posted by grimmer
one of the most "spoilt for choice" weekends in the book here
there's this one, Ravenstones, Rivington Trail Half-Mara, Coniston Trail, Penmaenpool 10, Hope Moors & Tors, Sandstone Trail, Arenig Fawr...
decisions, decisions... http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/...now_smiley.gif
Hopefully after today's recce youve got a better idea of the route.
Still a bit hazy round Ing Royd to Bent Road to Ox Lee Lane, footpath is overgrown with nettles - couldnt find the path from the house to the eco warrier place. Went on road instead which is adding time on.
Any words of advice?
Do you have memory map?
I have paper Copies of the route which I'll make up to a MM or GPX file which I'll email to people if they send me their address
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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I was going to ask John for a copy when I next see him (but it's luck of the draw, dependant on which station he's running out of, & where the patients are, which can meant going to specific Hospitals)
However, I'm on days-off, & don't return until Wednesday afternoon
I'd be interested, just in case our paths don't cross, so do you want a reasonable sized SAE sending to you for the sheet Ian?
I can email it if you have MM or send it as a GPX, in which case you can up load it to google maps etc
If i get time I'll do it tomorrow
Did a reccee yesterday and headed for bog land at cut gate. Done this a few times and always got caught out by the bogs - maybe upto groin region at worst. Yesterday I ended up in a bog up to my neck! Gods know what would have happened if I'd been on my own. My fellow runner couldnt pull me out so I used her leg as an anchor to pull myself out. Just wanted to make people aware so they proceed with caution over this area or at least make sure someone is nearby to help pull you out if required.
top of Bull clough, the home of the bog monster, I still can't understand why people try and go through here, I know the path looks like it goes this way but the pools of water as you approach it are a bit of a give away. cut left at the first sign of trouble, I'm usually stationed here during the race with a throw line. The last two years I've marked out the dryer crossing but people still try and go direct. read the thread from previous years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbieken
to allay your fears though it is impossible to sink completly in the bog as you are lighter than the said bog, chest deep though is possible and scary, I know i've been there....:o
the best cure though is your mates laughing at you..:rolleyes:
Great advice, thanks.
Is the running route half marathon (ish) length? It looks like it, but I aint too good with metric stuff? Also, how much ascent is involved?
Happened to me last year. Had to enlist the help (ahem) of two walkers to pull me out, thank goodness!Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbieken
I'm in for the long route myself Rodders. Say hello at the start. About time we met - we're practically neighbours! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
Aye Jodg, will do. I bet we have passed each other over the tops during the past few years. I'm off for a recce this morn, doing all but the Hades Edge bits. Starting & finishing at the Iron Gates CP should iron the kinks out.
Back & scrubbed down! did 15 miles of the long route. Broke the crust of three bogs, in no higher than my ankle! Be aware that there is a field of rams on the descent from Carelecotes.
count me in for the 23M
don't know the area at all, so will be using it more as a navigation exercise than anything else!
Looks like I'm running Sweep for the race route.
Route descriptions Here for all routes
A mile or so over a half marathon and about 2000ft. Most of the climbing is done on the first hill with a 2-3 smaller climbs later on.Quote:
Originally Posted by plodding bear
Any room left Ian? I'm on a high after this weekend...