Maybe a good spot to take pics? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lecky
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Maybe a good spot to take pics? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lecky
Yes, but take a first aid kit too!
Luckily it is quite grassy there.
What a great little race! I managed to avoid Lecky's hole. Very little rain - the forecast was wrong the second day in a row. Thanks to the RO and all the marshals. The only downside is the parking - that road is so narrow.
Really enjoyed today apart from last half mile when I felt like crud. Such a fun short race and the Cornish pasty was brilliant! Thanks to Black Combe Runners and all the helpers for today.
Didn't find it today, but i looked back up at the side of the pike and it's there and it's definitely on- you just wouldn't want to slip.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
Tempestuous weather conditions seem to be the order of the day every time i run this one, bob on to the marshals for going up. Reading the notices in the hall i was surprised at how many volunteers it takes to put this race on, thankyou to all of you. The descents on this one are so much fun if you're committed enough, i wouldn't race this in anything but a Mudclaw. Nice pint of Dent Brewery Golden Fleece in the Blacksmith's Arms afterwards where i left my bumbag by mistake, thanks to the Lancastrians who took care of it for me until i realised after the presentation.
Noel, first MV40...look at him go!
Have a gel after the road crossing, i find it helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Curry
Bah, if I'd known there was Cornish pasty available, I would have been there!
Anyone know who won? I had to dash off with the family. Think I saw Jebb and Addison at the start so guess it was between those two?
Keswick's Catherine Spurden leads a group on the first climb
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7501/...25fefffa_b.jpg
Dunnerdale Fell Race by Andy Holden, on Flickr
Second MV40; and third counting my teammate V50 who also beat me. I was very pleased tho, thanks Mr B.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
Great race as always.
First visit to this race. An absolute cracker! Great race, great pies, great ale and a great craic with my fellow Pennine mates. Do days get any better? ��
That's got to be a good sign - in the top 20 there was only one V40 and one V50 - the rest were under 40 (including one U18).Quote:
Originally Posted by keever
V50 - great run by Rick H. who's still struggling with a bad back!
My mistake, just seen the results, a steady 7mins slower than last time for me. BTW it was me who yelled at you in the hall afterwards...if you heard, that is!Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
Looking forward to a run round again this year. Has everyone seen the new parking arrangements? Separate thread, maybe worth a merge Brett??
Might have a run at this race, last time I did it was …'94?Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
Are you going up for the day Luke? Happy to car share if you're amenable.
I'm staying over in Brough, Andy, sorry otherwise yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by wharfeego
Nay probs brighty, looking at the weather forecast I might hire a motor boat:DQuote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
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Parking might not be an issue this year as the race clashes with the Tour of Pendle where there are already 500 registered along with a waiting list for any cancellations.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
I'm normally at Dunnerdale, but the TOP is my local race.
Let's hope there's no clash next year (I can't see Dunnerdale listed on the FRA pages for 2016 yet).
Do days get any better asked Mr TopPoleCat above? Well yes they do - espec. when one wins the o/70 pot and team mate Brian takes the o/60. A super race and well organised.
Yeah, good bag for the Macclesfield lads. A big thanks to the organisers, especially those who stopped back to watch us out onto the road from that horrible field. Good craic in The Forge with Wharfee and Paul L over a pint of nice pale ale.
The Forge? That's on Inverie, i mean The Blacksmiths!
Is that you Colin??? Well done lads!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fudge the Elf
Might be - not sure I want to say. Anyway even if it is I would never divulge it to a polecat!Quote:
Originally Posted by toppolecat
Hope the injury is on the mend.
Cracking race, packs a lot into 5 miles! Personally felt terrible but still enjoyed the run. Weather wasn't too bad in the end either, but I didn't envy the marshalls. Thanks to everyone who made it happen!
Did everyone get out okay? I think I was second out the field and had to give the first chap a push, so I can't imagine it got any better after a few more cars!Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
I think so, i was one of the last 5 or 6.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Harrison
I think the ankle twist count this year was a record 3 as far as i could see.
Getting out of the parking field was good entertainment but do'able.
Just waxing lyrical about this event to a mate of mine and what a good do it was. Loved the village hall, loved the pies and of course the race route is simply magical. One of the best short A races around.
Thanks to all marshals - we were all thankful for clear, rain free weather.
I've heard the results are up according to FRB, anyone know where?
Cheers Fudge.
A great day out yesterday. Luckily the large band of weather had blown over before the start. A huge Pennine turnout enjoyed a great race and a great pie! My first Dunnerdale and I'll be back. Nice to meet Mr 40-40-40! Thanks to the organiser and all the Marshalls.
Agreed fab day as usual and thanks to Andrew for the come back prize which was delightful-thanks guys. Anyone know where results are posted-I had to run off and didn't see my time?Quote:
Originally Posted by William Clough
Cheers MM
Results are here - https://fellrace.org.uk/races/dunnerdale/2016
Now this weekend is done, time to think of the next. Dunnerdale, one of the best short races anywhere starts at 12 noon next Saturday.
It’s also the third race in the Black Combe Bob Grieve trophy series (fastest time across the four BCR races). Current leaders are Ben Proctor and Lynn Murray.
Others still eligible are:
James Harris, Simon Rodger, Josh Hartley, Paul Reilly, Sean Robinson, Nick Sebley, David Griffin, Gareth Brown, Phil Clayton, Simon Austin, Jon Bailey, Paul Caine.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete T
And used to be one of the best when it came to how the results were presented.
Look at the 1989 results... https://fellrace.s3.amazonaws.com/in...rdale_1989.pdf
Thanks wharfeego, that’s brilliant, sorry we just put out a list of names and times now!
It's also interesting looking at the times. About the same number of runners in 1989. I can usually finish in the top half at Dunnerdale (very much a middle of the pack runner)but I would have been nowhere near back then. On a different topic - I grew up in Millom and I remember going to watch the old Black Combe route (from Brockwood) as a kid (pretty sure Kenny Stuart won).
Does anyone know where you pre-enter?
369 entrants! https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.ph...&event_id=8515
I think they might have a record turn-out this year. Fingers crossed it's not to wet to park in the field.
I see a few forumites on the entry list. See you there. :)
I remember the one year I did this (2009) I'm sure we parked up the narrow lane. It was very wet. Perhaps that's why. The record turnout back then was 276. It was my first short sharp fell race and I recall having to queue for over a minute to get through the finish funnel (the horror).