An excellent evening for watching a fell race and taking a few photos. In case you were all too busy to notice the sunset I have included a couple in the photos which can be found here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/114588...7644097958593/
Shaun
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An excellent evening for watching a fell race and taking a few photos. In case you were all too busy to notice the sunset I have included a couple in the photos which can be found here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/114588...7644097958593/
Shaun
My 4th run of this great short sharp blast, its a tough little cookie. Lovely evening to top it off, even managed a PB trying to catch Mr Jackson down that horrible lane. Great photo's, I've put a link on a facebook page I manage. https://www.facebook.com/PeakDistric...ces?ref=stream
Some photos here taken by my kids
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=1149f60cf0
Sorry cyclops, running and snapping = lots of throwaways so no pic of you at the bottom of the descent. A blurred smudge would be an insult.
Shaun, those pictures are superb. Thank you.
Racing Snake, nice page and decent performance if you're chasing Mr Jackson. :-)
Glossop Boy, I like the action shots capturing the grimaces on the first climb. Nice work by your kids.
Three weeks to go to this classic short sharp lung-busting start to the mid-week season.
Weds 15th April at 7.30pm start. Registration opens at 6:15 pm. Further details here:
https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpres...arm-fell-race/
Don't be put off by the current wintry weather - I have ordered spring evening weather for the day.
The Glossopdale machine is being swung into motion, with the Glossopdale Babes on registration desk, the Dudes on the hill and the Explorers lined up to provide sell-out refreshments afterwards, as they did last year. Not to forget the promise (so the RO tells me) of a spruced up prize-table ably sponsored as ever by Joe Barber plumbers of Glossop.
See you on the night?
Message for Simon Harding (Macc. Harriers) - 2014 winner:
Any chance of getting the Men's trophy back to a member of Glossopdale Harriers (e.g. Zoe Barton or Alison Holt at Edale Skyline, or someone else at Lads Leap this weekend). Or otherwise PM or email me to confirm alternative arrangements to suit.
Cheers.
Sikobe
The Glossopdale website is now up to date with the latest 2015 Event Information, including confirmation of Race Insurance & link to the associated Rules & Guidelines. https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpres...arm-fell-race/
As a member of the FRA and SHR the Race Organiser has selected Insurance and Safety Rules which he considers appropriate for a short sharp fell race of this type. Those of you attending from north of the border (no I don't mean Yorkshire & Lancashire) may be familiar with the chosen Safety Rules and Guidelines. Those of you competing that are not (the majority?) - please make yourselves familiar before race day.
Additional considerations have been made. Specifically please note that any Juniors (14 - 17 on the day) wishing to race this 4.8km / 3 mile race will need to provide signed Parental Consent form which will be available at Registration on the evening, and need to meet all other requirements including the guidelines relating to experience of the type of terrain.
Any questions, PM or email me. Possible informal slow recce being organised for anyone interested on 9th March 1.30pm - 2.30pm. TBC
Sikobe
Thurs 9th April of course! Not March.
Darn software still wont allow Edits (Brett still on the case or me out of touch?)
Recce Thurs 9th April 1.30pm, Race Weds 15th March 7.30pm. [Embarrased emoticon] - software not doing Emoticons either!!
I give up - just look at Gloss website (it allows edits!).
This Wednesday (15 April 2015, 7.30pm) - test your legs and lungs on the killer climb! Registration at Reliance Garage, Glossop. Full details on GDH webpage:
https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpres...arm-fell-race/
I hope to be there if the legs have recovered sufficiently from Calderdale Hike. Come to think of it I'll be there anyway. The legs can just lump it.
this will hurt. Last short fell race was Hodder Valley way back in September! Here's hoping a winter running around parks and fields will lead to a good summer evening season!
it did hurt.
First time I've been 'Boyled alive'. That kid just GOES uphill! I thought he was banter starting!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/980116...h/16953591667/
Here is the link to some pics I took at the top of both climbs. The quality is not great as the light was starting to fade. The sunset was a spectacular finish to the day.
Provisional results and thank you's here: https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpress.com/
Hope you all had fun, and I hope Moira's (GVS) head is feeling better this morning.
Incredible - he got to the top of the second climb just ahead of Tom Brunt and said "Which way do we go from here?" - he didn't even sound out of breath. Tom just managed to gasp "Follow the flags to the left".Quote:
First time I've been 'Boyled alive'. That kid just GOES uphill! I thought he was banter starting!
Yes, a terrific turnout of U18 boys to spice things up and put the proverbial up the men, including a fine contingent from Buxton.
(Perhaps the club with the most double-barrel surnames in the Peak District?)
In hindsight the pre-planned prize list, based on past junior attendance numbers did not do the MU18 category justice.
I will be sending out Sports shop vouchers to 2nd MU18 (Liam Burtham - Liverpool), and 3rd MU18 (Lucas Parker - Pennine).
Looking forward to welcoming the U18 (Male and Female) runners again next year.
Thanks to you and the marshals from all 20 of us from Buxton - and thanks for offering the opportunity to the youngsters - we had 6 there and several more wanted to race but were otherwise committed - it's great to see such talent and enthusiasm on the hillsQuote:
Originally Posted by OB1
Race report with link to images from last night's race.
https://mossienet.wordpress.com/news-updates/
Steve, thanks for coming and taking some fab pictures of the first ascent and final descent.
I am loving the '100 ways to climb a stile in style' sequence.
Your camera settings seemed to work well - you seem to have beaten the dusk in the shots of the descent.
Sorry you missed the cake due to lack of change (you should have grabbed me - I had loads in my pocket)
Mossie-Net donation on its way.
great pictures and so easy to donate - You can text donations: Text NETS57 £1 to 70070
(The amounts you can text are: £1 £2 £3 £4 £5 or £10
thanks for a great race OB1, my 5th Herod Farm!
Mr mossienet I cannot believe the quality of your images given the light levels. Donation given and downloads made last night.
Barny, good to see you again (it'd been a long time ;)). You fair flew around that course after Calderdale last Saturday.
I uploaded my pictures last night. Now if I hold my camera very still I can get some almost focused images.
Spring is in the air. The first of the local dark peak district mid-week fell races coming up on Weds 20th April 7.30pm start.
Usual lung-busting brisk 3 mile AS: up, down, round, up again and down the Nab.
EOD Senior race also open to Juniors (14+) with parent/guardian signature on entry form.
Usual venue, refreshments, £3 VFM race entry, etc. More details on our club website:
https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpres...arm-fell-race/
Just done final pre-race recce tonight with an entourage of 25 club-mates. Nice and muddy, just as we like it.
Look forward to seeing the usual local crowd and those from further afield, on the night.
SL, RO.
I think this little horror was the most painful experience I had last year.
Difficult to imagine that much pain, suffering and despair can be packed into a 3 mile course
Looking forwad to it.
I'm a bit concerned about taking part after The Fellsman, but needs must I suppose. ;-)
Looking forward to my 6th Herod Farm!! My 2 favourite races in one week, can't be bad!!
You too, Barny? How are the legs? Mine are better than after Calderdale on previous weekend but probably not up to racing level - still a bit lacking in power on the bike anyway.
It's going to be a glorious balmy evening for this little lung-and-leg-burner once again.
Legs are ok after a run to clear them out yesterday. This one normally comes before last weekend's exploits so will be interesting to see what effect it's had! See you there.Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Here you go, some snaps from tonight's race. A beautiful night to be out on the hills.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/980116...57667265504781
Nice Photos Mark. Even speedier upload than the results, which are now up on the Gloss website here:
https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpress.com/
Hope you all enjoyed the race, fine weather, chat, refreshments, etc.
I was too busy to chat to folk but I hope to see some of you at the Downfall on Sunday, or even at Glossop parkrun on Saturday.
Obi (RO)
Very speedy! Some typos you might to fix on the provisional results:-Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1
27. Andy McMurdo (not McDonald)
38. Rob Taylor is Pennine (not Penistone)
72. Dave Bowen (rather than Dane Bower)
106. Rosie Jones (not Rogie)
Thank you for putting on another great race OB1! We had a few newbies come over for a crack at it and they loved it.
A few more typos - or illegible forms!
128. Christopher Sagar
132. Bridget Brogan-Bruce
136. Dannielle Burns
would that be Dane Bowers, formerly of late-90s boyband and school disco favourites 'Another Level'?Quote:
Originally Posted by GeoffB
Cracking photos Mark. Thanks for posting so quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by William Clough
'Joe Barber' Herod Farm - Weds 19th April 7.30pm (registration at Reliance Garage from 6.15pm) - hosted by Glossopdale Harriers
https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpres...arm-fell-race/
It is the start of the local Peak District mid-week fell races.
Reminds me of one of my favourite Curtis-Elton-Atkinson lines:
"No, never! We must do right by Morag; we must return to Scotland and you must fight her in the old Highland way...bare breasted and each carrying an eight pound baby!"
This year its looks to be Pennine and Buxton vying to send the most runners to this 3mile lung-busting classic.
So it also kind of reminds me of Luvshack (well the bare breasted bit - no 8lb babies allowed yet under the rules).
We also hope Uncle B will be coming along to defend his V70 title (you can keep your vest on though if you prefer, as a bear necessity).
Lots of your favourite stuff - Up - Down - Up - and Down again - and then the reverse of all that with the Cake eating afterwards. With change from a fiver.
Look forward to seeing you.
Ha Ha & Hee Hee too...
Many Thanks for the very kind "reminder".......
Hope to be there....numbered, chested & dressed to meet FRA Rules :-)
Cracking Run Out the Back of Herod Farm a more than special night....
Most probably peddle over as usual....and back too...
If I can recover from today's peddling in the Rhone de van Chinley.....
Yes another more than special event....have a go https://www.facebook.com/rondevanchinley
https://www.flickr.com/photos/980116...20133703/page1
Here is the link to my photos from tonights race.
LUV SHACK, WHERE WERE YOU???!:)
Nice Photos Mark. Even speedier upload than the results, which are now up on the Gloss website here:
https://glossopdaleharriers.wordpres...arm-fell-race/
Hope you all enjoyed the race, fine weather, chat, refreshments, etc.
A huge thanks to the GDH-army for their help yesterday, Cool runnins. Cool dry conditions on the Nab favoured some fast times including Caity tickling the women's record of 26:34 (from 2007) with her blistering 26:48 and overall winner Matt Elkington 23:21 being the fastest since 2010. Buxton men stealing the team prize from under Pennine's nose, and Buxton ladies getting home ahead of Glossopdale.
Have a fun season. Same again next year on the 3rd Weds in April. Cheers Obi
My 7th Herod Farm and still sub-30 eludes me - it doesn't get any easier, but it's still just as much fun!
Thanks OB1 and team.... see you next year