Three Peaks Fell Race

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04-05-2011, 06:04 PM
andy from embsay

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by IainR

Re the kit requirements...

I read in the programme that it was
full body cover
Whistle
Compass
food.

There was no mention of a map. I didn't carry one. I don't think it's possible to get lost on the 3 peaks anyway but was going to tear the map out of the programme but then read the list...

Yet the board at the start, which I didn't see until afterwards in a photo, said map..

http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/raceinfo2011.html

This deffo says map - which is why I spent a frantic half an hour trying to print the relevant bits of OS map on the kids' computer!
04-05-2011, 06:11 PM
IainR

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by andy from embsay

http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/raceinfo2011.html

This deffo says map - which is why I spent a frantic half an hour trying to print the relevant bits of OS map on the kids' computer!

Last time we just tore out the programme map..maybe I just misread the programme...

One of our runners put all his drinks and another club members drinks in the first drinks box so by hill inn they had no drinks...with the two drink stops, 2 additional drink stops and people on the hill there is plenty of water to be had. 4 drink stops for a 3-4 hr race is plenty.
04-05-2011, 06:48 PM
Masham Man

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by andy from embsay

Re marathon vs 3P time - i ran 3:11 at London, which was a wee bit down on expectations due to a very hot last hour - most people I spoke to were 10 mins or so down on target. I think for a fresh 3P i'd hope to be an hour inside my mara time or maybe a bit more, but even without blisters my legs were suffering after half way. I've run quite fast 10ks and even half marathons 2 or 3 weeks after a marathon before, but I think a long fell race 13 days later was never going to be pretty.

My mate did a 2.55 at London and 3.41 at 3 peaks, I'm well envious but great times and he is 55 tomorrow.......happy birthday Dave!
08-05-2011, 10:38 AM
stevefoster

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Woodentops pics here
08-05-2011, 11:37 PM
wharfeego

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by stevefoster

Woodentops pics here

Some great pics there. And no copyright marks! Good work Mr&Mrs W.
09-05-2011, 08:23 AM
Darth domain

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

My first three peaks, 5hours 3mins, not good, will have that down to 4.4 max next year, good seeing stolly and merry legs again, it's been a long time. Shot pasy ady taking pics didn't say hi cause i couldn't breath:)

Did well up to pyg (46 mins) got to ribble head in good time, then got a banger of cramp coming off whernie, i had to stop and do a self massage at one point. Got to chapel cut off with 20 mins to spare then the climb up ingle went ok (suprisingly) i lost it on the slog to horton though, legs were failing me. Great day though, cheers to all the marshalls for your time
09-05-2011, 09:37 PM
stevefoster

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Darth domain

My first three peaks, 5hours 3mins, not good, will have that down to 4.4 max next year, good seeing stolly and merry legs (now stevefoster) again, it's been a long time. Shot pasy ady taking pics didn't say hi cause i couldn't breath:)

Did well up to pyg (46 mins) got to ribble head in good time, then got a banger of cramp coming off whernie, i had to stop and do a self massage at one point. Got to chapel cut off with 20 mins to spare then the climb up ingle went ok (suprisingly) i lost it on the slog to horton though, legs were failing me. Great day though, cheers to all the marshalls for your time

Good to see you as well mate, passed you going up Whernside, you were going well at that point. Looking on the positive side you got round, well done. Cramp is a b@st@rd when it strikes, stops you dead in your tracks. Nuun's tablets have kept it at bay for me:wink:
12-05-2011, 12:40 PM
Darth domain

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by stevefoster

Good to see you as well mate, passed you going up Whernside, you were going well at that point. Looking on the positive side you got round, well done. Cramp is a b@st@rd when it strikes, stops you dead in your tracks. Nuun's tablets have kept it at bay for me:wink:

i did have my nuun tablets, first time they have failed me!
08-07-2011, 01:10 AM
Sam Harrison

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Anybody get one of the new t-shirts from this year's race? just wondering what they're like size-wise, i.e. a bit on the small/big size? I'm usually small but sometimes medium...
08-07-2011, 06:58 AM
Mike T

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Sam Harrison

Anybody get one of the new t-shirts from this year's race? just wondering what they're like size-wise, i.e. a bit on the small/big size? I'm usually small but sometimes medium...

They are smaller than average - go for a medium ....
08-07-2011, 04:26 PM
Nigel

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Sam Harrison

Anybody get one of the new t-shirts from this year's race? just wondering what they're like size-wise, i.e. a bit on the small/big size? I'm usually small but sometimes medium...

Yes, definately on the small side.
11-07-2011, 12:21 AM
Sam Harrison

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Cheers guys, I'll definitely go for a medium then!
07-01-2012, 03:15 PM
tidemark

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Entries open on Monday morning! Don't miss out! :thumbup:
08-01-2012, 02:01 PM
Trig

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

I am defo entering! 4th year running; love the festival atmoshpere at Horton finish field. The last 3 years around 10 of us have stayed on for few hours, taking in sun, beer, BBQ, and good company. Fingers crossed for another sunny day in the Dales.

As RO for Heptonstall I would like to shamelessly plug it as very useful prep event for the 3Ps.......many seemed to have followed this strategy last year.
08-01-2012, 05:52 PM
tidemark

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Entries open at midnight !!!! I can't wait. Love this race.
09-01-2012, 01:58 PM
TurboTom

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Just submitted my entry, will be my first race for nearly a year....looking forward to it, should be a laugh
09-01-2012, 02:08 PM
wharfeego

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by TurboTom

...looking forward to it, should be a laugh

"Laugh"?

I'll remind you of that quote when you're in agony, crampin' up on Ingleborough (assumin' you mek it that far?)

Good luck lad!

;)
09-01-2012, 02:10 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by wharfeego

"Laugh"?

I'll remind you of that quote when you're in agony, crampin' up on Ingleborough (assumin' you mek it that far?)

Good luck lad!

;)

It might be a trail race but it doesn't feel like one when you're stumbling and staggering down from Ingleborough like Bambi on Special Brew :closed:
09-01-2012, 02:10 PM
Stolly

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

I'm fellsmanning... but look out for my stud marks at the trig on whernside :)
09-01-2012, 02:11 PM
TurboTom

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by wharfeego

"Laugh"?

I'll remind you of that quote when you're in agony, crampin' up on Ingleborough (assumin' you mek it that far?)

Good luck lad!

;)

Its just a stepping stone to getting back to race fitness for 2013.....I will finish because im stubborn, but itll be very slow I can assure you
09-01-2012, 02:11 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Stolly

I'm fellsmanning... but look out for my stud marks at the trig on whernside :)

Walsh stud marks?
09-01-2012, 02:17 PM
dominion

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Walsh stud marks?

Walshes? Bit overkill for a road race??? :sneaky:
09-01-2012, 02:24 PM
Stolly

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by dominion

Walshes? Bit overkill for a road race??? :sneaky:

My walshes are fast losing their 'not very studdy in the first place-ness' to be honest so I doubt anyone will see my stud marks DT and Dom I appreciate that the fellsman is also a trail race, being in the mamby pamby Yorkshire Dales n'all and a mere BL :) :), but its jolly, jolly hard.
09-01-2012, 02:31 PM
Stolly

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Stolly

My walshes are fast losing their 'not very studdy in the first place-ness' to be honest so I doubt anyone will see my stud marks DT and Dom I appreciate that the fellsman is also a trail race, being in the mamby pamby Yorkshire Dales n'all and a mere BL :) :), but its jolly, jolly hard.

Edit: I ran my slightly shorter (but muddier) version of the 3 peaks yesterday. Definitely not a day for trail shoes either. garmin 3P
09-01-2012, 03:09 PM
Alf

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

369 entries so far and £7k+ in the bank already :D
09-01-2012, 04:38 PM
Donkeyforth

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

That's me in. All I've got to do now is run the bugger!
09-01-2012, 05:51 PM
Jez Hellewell

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Me in too. Hatrick for me.....hopefully.
09-01-2012, 07:20 PM
Trig

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

I'm in (449 registered at last count)....DAM IT!....also ended up signing away £40 to SI Entries for the Etape du Dales in May
09-01-2012, 09:32 PM
Daleside

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

how much is it this year?

Ive looked it up - £20
10-01-2012, 04:26 AM
Oven Gloves

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

I'm in. First time as well.
11-01-2012, 01:02 PM
Sam Harrison

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

That's me entered as well - second time! On 783 entries now. Also ended up entering the Welsh 1000m Peaks race, not so sure that was a good idea...
11-01-2012, 01:24 PM
threerock

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Can't do this in 2012 as injured with plantar fasciitis but did it for 1st time last year. Its a great race with a huge sense of history and occasion behind it - I killed myself with calf cramp to get under 4 hours but it was worth it. Don't listen to the miserable buggers who come along on the forum saying its a glorified trail race - its a classic and definitely one to do before you die.
11-01-2012, 03:16 PM
Martyn P

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Me and Helen were queueing at the door for this one too .... so tell me, is the T-shirt worth having?? 7.50 seems a bit bloody steep (ha!)
11-01-2012, 03:48 PM
Will.Race

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by threerock

Can't do this in 2012 as injured with plantar fasciitis but did it for 1st time last year. Its a great race with a huge sense of history and occasion behind it - I killed myself with calf cramp to get under 4 hours but it was worth it. Don't listen to the miserable buggers who come along on the forum saying its a glorified trail race - its a classic and definitely one to do before you die.

Entered last year but missed it with the same injury as you threerock and gutted to be missing it this year for a wedding.

Good luck with the plantar fascilitis. I still get the odd problem with mine but its a lot better. Good enough to start training for Wasdale anyway.
11-01-2012, 04:05 PM
Trig

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

How many entered so far?
11-01-2012, 04:22 PM
alfa_scud

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Yup I'm in - ordered the t-shirt too! You can never have too many race t-shirts for posing in the pub :D - I hope that lass with the jelly cherries (no that's NOT a pun :w00t:!!) is at the top of the waterfall on Inglebugger again, she just about saved my life. They were so good I turned back & got some more! I'll remember the choccy covered mintcake again Trig!
11-01-2012, 05:39 PM
Trig

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

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Originally Posted by alfa_scud

Yup I'm in - ordered the t-shirt too! You can never have too many race t-shirts for posing in the pub :D - I hope that lass with the jelly cherries (no that's NOT a pun :w00t:!!) is at the top of the waterfall on Inglebugger again, she just about saved my life. They were so good I turned back & got some more! I'll remember the choccy covered mintcake again Trig!

Ha ha -how could I forget the mintcake - the food of champions
11-01-2012, 06:09 PM
tidemark

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfa_scud

- I hope that lass with the jelly cherries (no that's NOT a pun :w00t:!!) is at the top of the waterfall on Inglebugger again, she just about saved my life. They were so good I turned back

True, and the two birds at the bottom of Whernside as well.
12-01-2012, 02:17 PM
joeyd

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

I'm in. First time for me. What's the received wisdom on shoes for this one? Fell shoes or will road shoes cope with the 'trailiness' of the route?
12-01-2012, 02:26 PM
stevefoster

Re: Three Peaks Fell Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyd

I'm in. First time for me. What's the received wisdom on shoes for this one? Fell shoes or will road shoes cope with the 'trailiness' of the route?

Trail shoes.............trail race:wink:
Seriously though, trail shoes would be best.

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