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So who do you lot think will be the winner?? :confused:
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Originally Posted by TheBearRunner
Lloyd T
Simon B
Rob J
Yeah if i were a bettin man i would put me money on Rob J!!!
Weather outside getting pretty wild, Make sure you wrap up warm.
Good luck to every one and have a good race. see you all at the start and then at Grindslow, ( I'll be the one with 12 layers of clothing and a bivvy bag!)
Happy running
:D Ian
Gulp Gulp!!!:o :o :o :o
Fantastic race (once you've finished), not there this year, but good luck to all who are. Remember the weather, leg sucking bogs and extreme fatigue are all character building
Nice bit of encouragement there Pudgy im gonna do this race in a few yearsQuote:
Originally Posted by Pudgy
I'll come and laugh at you if you want:p
You cant as you will be doing it with me :p :p
Well very interesting weather developing here in Glossop. Heading off to spectate off the top of Mam Tor soon. Predicting quite a few drop outs and quote a few getting lost if this weather continues. Quite nasty out there just now
anyway good luck to all who start
Good luck everyone.
Weather here in Leeds is cold with snow showers so I am guessing it is going to be pretty bleakdown there.
Wrap up warm and stay safe.
Got to say I ama tad jealous of you lot,but mothers day is mothers day !!!:D
A friend and I offered to marshall at Edale. We were put at Ringing Roger, checkpoint 1. I have NEVER witnessed such a GALE blowing in a race. We had all on to hang onto the rocks. It must have been in excess of 50mph, at least. We couldn't stand up.
As the runners were blown up the path, they must have wondered why they hadn't stayed at home. All credit goes to anyone who has stayed the course or even part of it.
Feel very guilty being at home in the warmth.
It's now 2:46pm, 4hrs 15m into the race and I bet there are quite a few still struggling!
Well done lads and lasses.:eek:
Anyone know who won it?
I went up to Jacob's Ladder with my daughter & watched the first 3 go through - Simon Bailey, Lloyd & Rob Jebb. I think Lloyd then overtook Si before Noe Stool. Had to come back down to Hayfield then as Emma was freezing - poor soul (she's only 7!) Sorry to the rest of the runners - I'd carried 6 litres of energy drink / warm squash up there - but we couldn't really hang around any longer.
Hope everyone got round safely. I believe quite a few of the early runners gave up at Jacob's Ladder after we'd left. It sounds like the ones with the most clothes on were doing the best, not surprisingly.
Parked at Mam Nick car park and ran up Mam tor and over towards Lose Hill. I agree - the conditions were quite simply atrocious. You had to run at a 45 degree angle into the wind to have a chance of staying on your feet. The hail was agonising as the runners were straight into it.
I saw Simon Bailey leading, then Lloyd Taggart - then I think it was another runner then Robb Jebb. Everyone seemed to be struggling. Quite a few in shorts!!! DazH didnt look in too much trouble - even refused my offer of a drink
Saw Natalie White leading the ladies but I think, and I am not sure about this, she pulled out. I was in the Edale centre and I saw Natalie way before she was expected. If this is wrong then I apologise
A lot indeed pulled out. One friend of mine who pulled out at Mam Nick was getting towards Hypothermic - warmed him up with some hot tea. Another guy was a little delirious and badly in need of warming up.
Lots of people in the Edale centre who have never pulled out did this time. It was very very bad up there. They all made the right decision
Anyone who ran in those conditions today is a seriously tough Guy / Gal. Well done and respect to you all
Ran to support the race, up Jacobs ladder and then back down Brown Knoll and Ruship Edge. Found it very difficult running up towards Jacobs Ladder with the wind and snow on my face although it must have been much worse for those in the race who had it in their faces over Brown Knoll. Saw some very cold people - just hope they all got back safely.
Well done to all those who took part.
Well they completely demolished mine today. Jacked it in at Jacob's Ladder, having been reduced to walking for a long time by then and was just cramping up with every jolt. Decided to bale out before I became a proper casualty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pudgy
Tottered down Jacob's Ladder and there was a MR landrover at the bottom who offered me a lift back to Edale, which I didn't refuse. Waiting in the landrover for other casualties to come down it was interesting to hear the MR boys talking on their radios. "We've got 4 casualties her and 2 there - oh and another one has just come in" and so on. The driver of my vehicle said he hadn't been home since 6 am the previous morning. I didn't dare ask him what he thought of us lot doing a race under today's conditions.
Well done to everyone who got round. That was nasty, very nasty.
lloyd did win according to some bloke at the end.
Have to say the weather was absolutelly awful, defo the worst conditions i've ever raced in - so huge thanks to the marshals and the organisers who had to stand out in it all day - a nice warm bath for me now!
Glad I only marshalled CP1.
Feel a bit guilty now!
Hi Guys
I'm back from the frey, My god what conditions, I've never seen a race like it, Respect to all that finished( or even starters) When I had left all runners were accounted for, a number were escorted off with Hypothermia, I'm sorry I didn't see most of you, I had to escourt a lady off who was in a bit of a state and by the time I'd got back most of you had gone thorough
For the record
LLoyd,Simon,Rob in that order, Lloyd winning by about 5 minutes (Good Effort)
Around 40 runners took the 'Short cut' but nobody followed Lloyd until the positions got in to the 20-30's, A number of midplaced runners did it to get out of the wind?
I guess you know now why the kitcheck was so severe.
Re shorts, I can think of lots of more pleasant ways to exfoliate your legs!!!!!
Met Manhar and Joe but missed every one else, See you at the Three Peaks
Lloyd won by 5 min from Simon Bailey and Rob Jebb.
I was timed out with 50 or more others at Mam Nick.
Had picked up a lot of places on the climb up Lose Hill thanks to Darth's encouragement at the bottom.
The headwind from Lose Hill to Mam Tor was horrendous with a lot of hail thrown in.
Felt quite good at Mam Nick but being a couple of minutes late was directed down to Edale.
Felt sorry for Stagger who only missed out by a few seconds.
Felt even sorrier for those who had to carry on!:eek:
Hope Fellmonster is ok. I believe he was one of those taken off by Kinder Mountain Rescue suffering from hypothermia. They were taken down to Hayfield. Hopefully Fellmonster has been returned to Edale by now so that he can drive Pike, Twig and Roger home.
Might go out and do the second half tomorrow!;)
Lloyd won by 5 mins!!? - amazing. I was spectating on the ridge between Lose hill and Mam Nick and at that point it was Simon Bailey by about 1 1/2 mins, then Lloyd, then one of the Heneghan boys ( in shorts) and then Rob Jebb. Never thought that Lloyd would catch him.
There will no doubt be a debate on here about whether this race should have gone ahead in its full route. The fact that Mountain rescue took loads off the route and some with Hypothermia shows that its a topic worthy of debate
I am very humbled by some of you guys and gals who even had the "balls" to get to Mam Nick. Swoop - fantastic effort. The ridge conditions on the way to Mam Nick were simply awful. DazH - you were goin well mate - hope you got through
Hi Swoop
Nice to meet you at the start. Sorry to hear you were stopped at Mam Nick.
Was hoping I'd arrive at some checkpoint to find the race had been stopped- no such luck. Tired badly at the end (or more accurately from Half way round)- must have been near the tail end of finishers.
Thought the race was superbly organised (although letting it run in such interesting weather was a brave decision. All credit to the marshalls- virtually every checkpoint was in a gale- thank tou all. Also many thanks to mountain rescue- sounds like we kept them busy.
Fast registration, good timing system, sensible kit check and great to see Wilf's at the end- think I'd have keeled over without their tucker.
A fun day out. Even though I lost the will to live at several points...
Mighty relieved that combination of cold & sore hamstring gave me a reason for not running. Respect to everyone who finished, and to the marshals, mountain rescue.
I only managed about an hour at the top of Jacob's Ladder before fleeing for lower ground. Got to the checkpoint in time to see Simon & Lloyd come through, and Lloyd to regain the lead on the stretch beyond. The first few runners took an interesting line towards the Wool Packs: a low, rising traverse across the hillside. Most of the field went up the path to Swine's Back.
By all accounts, the section along to Brown Knoll was particularly nasty.
Without a doubt, in my book, toughest Skyline I've done!
The organisation, marshaling, start/finish etc was absolutely bloody marvellous - all the marshals deserve a winners tankard (& plenty of grog to boot), it must have been desperate hanging about up there in the bitter cold, being peppered by driving ice flakes & snow pellets!!!
After a hot bath it doesn't seem quite as horrible as it felt at times... and the gravity defying wind off Ringing Roger was from another planet!
Well Done Jim & the massed ranks of Dark Peakers & Associates who made it all happen.....
And next weekend it will most probably be shorts & t-shirts up there.....
"There will no doubt be a debate on here about whether this race should have gone ahead in its full route. The fact that Mountain rescue took loads off the route and some with Hypothermia shows that its a topic worthy of debate"
No it isn't - because everybody has freedom of choice and for the reasons as stated by Luv Shack and Gypo. Don't start another anniversary waltz witch hunt, please!
PS Darkpeaker - keep that big bad mo til next weekend, please....
Racing in severe conditions is all part of what fell runners do, there is an untouchable magic to be found when we do..... I saw no problem with running the full course today, amongst the stormy conditions there were fleeting moments of bliss, when the sun showed her face & lit up the whole skyline, so those who gambled round & even those who trudged (like me) and those who were timed out or retired due the extreme conditions, will take away some special moments.... and probably some best forgotten!
And of course I agree whole-heartedly with Timo, any kind of criticism is misplaced, the forecast was more than apparent, it had been heralded in all forms of media, all week..... and some were surprised to see me clothed for a change.... well, that's because daft & stupid as I am, I do still value what life I have... and, as usual, there were some splendidly tiny bumbags on show, plainly with superdooper kit in them... but, most I saw were dressed for the more severe moments which the day brought... and what a day!? Lovely & horrific, sometimes at the same time!!!
The post race "pint" rarely tastes better on such days as these... time to bike down to the Royal!
Fantastic!
Horrendous conditions for sure but, it's March in the Dark Peak - what do people expect???
Great race, great scenery - even better with a bit of snow on the tops - hope those who struggled with the cold are all okay. It was very, very tough but worth it just to finish.
Massive respect to all the marshalls and supporters who braved the conditions - shame my kids gave all the jelly babies to the runners in front of me:(
See you next year
MH
Biggest laugh of the day for me...
My team mate who stripped down to his vest and shorts at the start when the sun had been out for all of 1 minute saying something like 'I don't fancy running in all this kit - I always get far too hot a few minutes into a run'.
Wonder how long it took him to put his cag and trousers on in the gales at the top of Ringing Roger?:D
Some photos... bit tricky identifying individual runners on the top:)
I would like to THANK every marshall that stood out on that course today, even the one who stopped me. You were all BLOODY BRILLIANT.:)
37 seconds but rules is rules, at the time I was gutted but afterwards I realise I would have been meeting Edale MR (Also a BIG THANKS to those teams):)
I have learnt a lot about myself, the elements and the course from today which I know will make me a stronger runner and a better person.:o
I've had a kick up the back side and a slap down as well.
Great respect for everyone who took to the start line and the gifted ones who completed the whole race.;)
lovely and horrific,couldent put it any better ,i must admit the jack in demons were playing with my head at brown knoll ,but soon kicked them into touch .certainly character building. thanks to dark peak for organising the event and thanks especially to the marshalls .
Well, I have to echo everyone's thanks to all the marshalls and helpers on the course today. Thanks also to the Mountain Rescue, it sounds as though they were kept fairly busy as well. Everyone really did an incredible job in atrocious conditions.
I don't know how bad conditions can get in a fell race, but that has to be getting up there. I am about 13 stone and I was almost getting blown off my feet, all those of a lighter build must have had severe problems.
Well done to everyone, whether they finished or not. Just to be out there was a great experience.
Hi Stagger , sorry you didn't make it and that we didn't meet up. Edale MRT ran the show did the bulk of the work and had assistance from Kinder MRT( I believe) and Myself Woodhead MRT. I hope they made a bit towards there new base.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
As far as I'm aware there were a total of 7 people treated and 'helped' off the hill. As for whether it should have gone a head we are all big boys and girls and should take responsibility for our actions. If it had been shortened then we would have had a number of runners complaining.Quote:
Originally Posted by ajohns352000
People were given plenty of warning at the kit check tht the conditions were severe, I couldn't believe that a few runners were trying to get a way with a basic pertex, no long thermals and four jelly babies!!! Were they mad. Most runners saw sense and took good kit and they looked better for it near the end.
In years to come you'll turn up at race wearing your tatty old grey Skyline 2007 t shirt, You'll look around and see the respect in peoples faces and hushed whispers;) , You were there...
Well done to the organisors they have put a lot of effort in over the last year and in the end it all went well
Ian
Photos of the two leaders at Mam Nick, the blizzard, a runner holding onto his hat on the descent from Mam Tor & Peter Hill of Goyt Valley Striders enjoying the later sunshine......
so it was won by the phantom flan flinger then
absolutley loved it
the force of the wind picked me up a couple of times and the conditions were manageable but only just
going up to brown knoll my fingers were so numb i couldnt get my food out and i started to worry, the kind marshall gave me some lucozade and i perked up, immedatley ate 20 jelly babies after knoring the plastic bag with my teeth, jackie lee came past me and i tagged along to the top, thanks jackie for that.
found running in shorts okay, the pain was theraputic in a way but def could have done better with more quality gloves.
my thanks to the marshalls, mountain rescue and all involved , excellent , best organised race ive attended.
i have run in similair conditions but not for that long, met some forumites as well, hope you did okay.
dropped into a waist bog at one point and started laughing at the situation, 60mph wind , snow, shit, despair etc etc , thats what i call living:)
a nice kiss of AJ at the end
if the majority of the population want to sit at home and read the sunday papers, let them carry on
fellrunning at its finest
cheers dark peak
Luv Shack Was it you who lost your hat on Grindslow?
Couldn't agree more with the congrats for the marsalling/organising team!!
Amazingly well done under the circumstances......a lesson to all us competitors: it wouldn't happen without 'em.
Managed to chug all the way round today.........not sure that I saw any other option, really..........facing the trek back to Edale seemed an awful prospect!
Thanks ++ to Mr. Chugger who also braved the elements and didn't laugh too much as I tripped over the tape marking the final descent..........I was NOT in control of my legs and they appeared to tangle themselves very well indeed!
Well done to all who had a go today...really was a complete racing "experience". I'll send some soothing vibes into the cybersphere for all those delicate journeys down the stairs in the next few days!!!!!!!!!