Tea over, pics in gallery at Sportsunday.
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Tea over, pics in gallery at Sportsunday.
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Absolutely love this race, but I cannot think why!
Its super tough, even in fantastic conditions, which we were graced with. The bogs are relentless, and punishing, but at the finish its all worth it!
Had a steady run round today, came in 9 mins slower than last year, but that was to be expected. Had a slight issue with painful cramp, but it seems to disappear if you just plod on.
Fanastic setup and well marshalled, will be back next year :)
Good to see a few faces from here and elsewhere, ZHR, AS, LD, DT, Stolly and others.
Thanks to all involved for making it a great day. This was my first long race and I loved it. The happy encouragement from the Marshalls and others running around me really helped ease the pain!
Ta.
S
Fantastic race (I think) but that last ferlipping climb and then the lap round the cricket pitch - what complete and utter sadist thought that one up? Maybe they should hand each runner a hawthorne branch to whip themselves with while they're at it!
It was my first fell race since about 1908 too so I was pretty pleased with my finishing time of 4:10. It would have been 5 minutes quicker had I not stupidly followed a complete moron :) who didn't know where he was going and was not paying attention. It may be the boggiest swampiest fell race I have ever ever run.
Its a real sting in the tail that last bit! Surprising how much energy can be summoned for it though I always find, nethertheless, I prefer a nice downhill finish!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
Good finish time Stolly.
Ahem... i think you've overlooked 50% of the population there Stagger :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Yeah well done longdogs - loved the longdog that was with you too (plus maybe another not nearly so long)Quote:
Originally Posted by Longdogs
Why didn't you say hello - still have never met you, I was looking, so was tussockface, we didn't think you showed. Were you the guy who passed comment when I slipped on the way to the start? I asked TF but he said no. Were you hiding, I had the police and my Solicitor already to witness the "twatting". I was hoping to fund a new bike from the damages.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
Think my time was 3.36ish. A minute slower than last year, but last year I got lost in the clag and did 2 extra miles, which means I am currently down on my fitness from then. Happy enough though given that since October I only really starting training in the 2nd week of Jan after illness and lethargy.
Also 27th last year and this.
Nice to give UK Hursty a good kicking. Even if Andy A did the same to me.
I seriously didn't see you AS. I did briefly see tussockface but I was with my daughter and her boyfriend and didn't get a chance to say hello - my daughter's bf ran the race, his first fell race ever, and finished ahead of me (which is 'somewhat' annoying :mad:).Quote:
Originally Posted by Antisocial
That is one tough race, much enjoyed it and thanks to all the marshalls out on the course. Great to see the Pennines in all its splendour.
Whose the moron Stolly? Its a nav event use the map!