The Ben Nevis Race

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Originally Posted by Mike T

Slip on mud or slip on wet rocky path? Roclites I think.

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I wore the 270's with soft compound sole. It was wet and the grip on both rock and grass was good.
Roclites would not have provided the same grip.

I was happy with my choice and used the same every year I've done the race.

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Originally Posted by Stagger

I wore the 270's with soft compound sole. It was wet and the grip on both rock and grass was good.
Roclites would not have provided the same grip.

I was happy with my choice and used the same every year I've done the race.

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I suspect your sense of balance is better than mine - I have the 333's which I think have the same sole as the 270's, but I find the 315's better on wet rock - though there is not a lot in it.

How tight are the cut off times for an out of form plodder ie 1 hr to the halway point, 2hrs to the top ?

Anyone stopping over for the weekend ? Which pubs, eateries do people recommend.

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Originally Posted by Manhar

How tight are the cut off times for an out of form plodder ie 1 hr to the halway point, 2hrs to the top ?

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Thanks for the advice gents,

Mud Claw 270s are my normal fell shoes so no problem there, I suggested road shoe because when I reccied it in June I ran up the Pony path in dry conditions and thought I could do this in road shoes, I didn’t follow the race route were you cut the corner and come out just before the Red burn, (do I have that right? this is the first time I have run the race.) So Rocklites or Mudclaws.


Manhar
I am a mid of the field Fell runner, in SHR races I would just make it into the top half, may be the top 3^rd on a good day, I ran the to the top of the Ben with my MM pack from the Visitors centre and back in 3 1/2 hours, but that was my 3^rd big day in three days. I hope that gives you some idea of whether you will make the cut off times.


ATB

Tahr

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Originally Posted by Manhar

How tight are the cut off times for an out of form plodder ie 1 hr to the halway point, 2hrs to the top ?

Anyone stopping over for the weekend ? Which pubs, eateries do people recommend.

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You will have no problems Manhar. Just keep working all the way and you will be well inside.

All the best and Enjoy. (won't be there as I've to get drunk with Mounsey and Godsman in Wales)

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Originally Posted by wharfeego

A massively knobbled quad bike tyre on each foot would fit the bill nicely on the descent!

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Nice one Andy!

And out of the woodwork appears another BenNever:wink:

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Originally Posted by Manhar

How tight are the cut off times for an out of form plodder ie 1 hr to the halway point, 2hrs to the top ?

Anyone stopping over for the weekend ? Which pubs, eateries do people recommend.

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Nevis Bar - underneath Nevis Sport, top end of High Street, always a good meeting up point on Friday evening (and Saturday before the prize giving presentation). Good food and beer to set you up. Wharfedale mob'll be there. Follow the quiet, subtle considered mellow tones emanating therefrom.. :wink:

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Originally Posted by wharfeego

And out of the woodwork appears another BenNever:wink:

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Ist tha'not garn up this year mucker..? Spare space int'car and at Mrs McNic's if ya fancy...?

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Originally Posted by Stick

...Follow the quiet, subtle considered mellow tones emanating therefrom

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Not quite the way I'd describe yon lot...especially at midnight on Saturday!