The Ben Nevis Race

Printable View

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

11-01-2009, 09:59 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillMarsh

What about Wharfedale???:eek:

Nearly as cheap to join as Fell Ponies ;)
11-01-2009, 10:01 PM
WillMarsh

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Yep, 'bout time you get signed on Ady!
11-01-2009, 10:01 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Shhhhhh!
11-01-2009, 10:35 PM
Stolly

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Or of course Wharfedale :)
11-01-2009, 10:37 PM
disco stan

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Post my entry tomorrow, just hope i get in.
Missed out last year
11-01-2009, 10:43 PM
WillMarsh

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stolly

Or of course Wharfedale :)

Thankyou Stolly ;)
12-01-2009, 12:44 AM
Rocky

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stolly

No unattached runners according to the application. I'm dubious as to whether Fell ponies will suffice

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobbut a lad

FRA membership has been accepted in the past.

Me too Stolly, but i put Fell Ponies anyway, hope they get in touch so i can tell em i'm an FRA member too cos i ain't mentioned it on the entry form:o
Punch Drunk ya know:D
12-01-2009, 08:22 AM
Antisocial

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillMarsh

Thankyou Stolly ;)

I think you will find he said proper club in an earlier post.
Funny that though isn't it when he had to think of clubs off the top of his head Keighley sprang to mind but Wharfedale didn't.

No comment about Fell ponies not being a proper club ;)
12-01-2009, 09:44 AM
Stolly

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Wharfedale did spring to mind but, living in Settle, I always have this feeling that it would be too far to travel to train with them. K & C is probably too far too mind, given that I work in Leeds most days and leave for work just after 6 am. When I ran with Skipton this meant that I worked late and then met to run before finally going home. I'm always too knackered nowadays to work up the enthusiasm to do that and the dark evenings do nothing to help.

Running with Settle last summer was great (prior to getting injured) but, because their membership is so spread out, they range their weekly runs all over the place including the odd run in Cumbria! Tricky to get back in time for then. I hope to start running with them again though, probably once it gets alot lighter.

To be honest insisting on club membership to enter a race is bollocks..... when looked on from my perspective anyway. I run at least 30 miles each week (soon to be a lot more), 80% of which is in the fells - why should being a member of a running club be a requirement to join in a fell race?
12-01-2009, 12:11 PM
Mark G

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Whats this UK athletics business and is it the same animal as English athletics? I wasn't sure so I just sent my entry off with the full fee rather than risk missing out but I noticed UK athletics and Scottish athletics members got a £2.00 discount. I dug out that little plastic card from where its rested doing nothing since it came through my letterbox (wondered if I would ever actually use it for anything) and it said 'English Athletics' so I presume thats different but is it actually part of UK athletics? (and could I have saved a couple of quid on the entry, assuming it arrives in time?) - I dont remember this issue from previous years entries.
12-01-2009, 12:59 PM
stevefoster

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stolly

To be honest insisting on club membership to enter a race is bollocks..... when looked on from my perspective anyway. I run at least 30 miles each week (soon to be a lot more), 80% of which is in the fells - why should being a member of a running club be a requirement to join in a fell race?

Totally agree Stolly!!!
12-01-2009, 01:01 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by COUGAR

Whats this UK athletics business and is it the same animal as English athletics? I wasn't sure so I just sent my entry off with the full fee rather than risk missing out but I noticed UK athletics and Scottish athletics members got a £2.00 discount. I dug out that little plastic card from where its rested doing nothing since it came through my letterbox (wondered if I would ever actually use it for anything) and it said 'English Athletics' so I presume thats different but is it actually part of UK athletics? (and could I have saved a couple of quid on the entry, assuming it arrives in time?) - I dont remember this issue from previous years entries.

Hmmm - I'd have thought the England Athletics card/number is the one they are after. It's the one I'd have put anyway... it's a bit of all singing and dancing plastic this year so has to account for something :rolleyes:

STANNERS - why did you miss out last year?? Late filling the form, not enough cat A races or just unlucky :confused:
12-01-2009, 01:42 PM
mudlugger

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

well its in the post now, probably done something wrong on the form but too late now. good luck everyone!
12-01-2009, 01:48 PM
ChrisG

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stolly

To be honest insisting on club membership to enter a race is bollocks.....

I have done Ben Nevis twice now and never been in a club. Putting 'FRA' on the form has always worked in the past.
12-01-2009, 01:54 PM
Stagger

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

It's the one I'd have put anyway... it's a bit of all singing and dancing plastic this year so has to account for something :rolleyes:

Do I assume by this remark you have not entered Emmi?:confused::confused:
12-01-2009, 03:27 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stagger

Do I assume by this remark you have not entered Emmi?:confused::confused:

looked at the form, looked at the big hill and thought I must be washing my hair that day :rolleyes:;)
12-01-2009, 07:32 PM
Al Fowler

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

looked at the form, looked at the big hill and thought I must be washing my hair that day :rolleyes:;)

Guess what em, ill come and help you wash your hair that day.....:rolleyes:

Flippin big lump that Ben, dont quite fancy it just yet.
13-01-2009, 07:25 AM
Goldie

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Entry sent off yeaterday for this cracker back upto retain the dancing trophy in the pubs afterwards for the mighty Wharfedale!!

Hopefully get under that 1hr 50!!!!:)
13-01-2009, 09:50 PM
disco stan

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

I hope i get an entry just to see that Goldie!:D:D
13-01-2009, 09:53 PM
disco stan

Re: Ben Nevis 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Hmmm - I'd have thought the England Athletics card/number is the one they are after. It's the one I'd have put anyway... it's a bit of all singing and dancing plastic this year so has to account for something :rolleyes:

STANNERS - why did you miss out last year?? Late filling the form, not enough cat A races or just unlucky :confused:

Printer playing up last year.
By the time i sorted it it was too late.
Quicker out the blocks this time.
Fingers crossed:p
14-01-2009, 06:52 AM
Oven Gloves

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Sent my entry in, so fingers crossed.
14-01-2009, 07:55 PM
MattHunt

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Sending mine in the morning......Not very confident of getting a place as it seems i may be a bit late......fingers crossed:o
14-01-2009, 08:53 PM
daz h

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Mine has gone in
As usual im organised;)
15-01-2009, 10:38 AM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

Mine has gone in
As usual im organised;)

You got your secretary to do it for you then?! :rolleyes:
15-01-2009, 10:49 AM
skennaugh

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Next year for me! ( if i do three peaks and Borrowdale this year)
15-01-2009, 01:44 PM
Silly Big Fella

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

It was a tough decision, either The Ben or the Peris Horseshoe (on the same day) - Peris won in the end.
15-01-2009, 02:27 PM
IainR

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silly Big Fella

It was a tough decision, either The Ben or the Peris Horseshoe (on the same day) - Peris won in the end.

Be interested to see how many do the Peris this year as the half is a Welsh Champs race.

Still I was similar, but the Ben is a great weekend away. But I'd do the full Peris not the half..
15-01-2009, 02:34 PM
Silly Big Fella

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

I have great memories of many drunken weekends in Fort Willliam!! Climbing up flagpoles, gatecrashing mountain rescue bbq's etc etc. And of course the ale at the Grog and Gruel is superb.

I did the half Peris last year and looking forward (I think) to the full race.
15-01-2009, 04:56 PM
Mark G

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

As well as Peris Ben Nevis also clashes with weekend of Helvellyn Triathlon and Grisedale Horseshoe - a surfeit of choices! (but only one Ben race)
15-01-2009, 05:26 PM
ChrisU

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

It's a pity that Grisedale Horseshoe always clashes with Ben Nevis Race, otherwise it would definitely be on my to do list.

Likewise Langdale Horseshoe and Pentland Skyline always seem to be the same weekend, so I've never done Langdale Horseshoe either.
15-01-2009, 05:41 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silly Big Fella

I have great memories of many drunken weekends in Fort Willliam!! Climbing up flagpoles, gatecrashing mountain rescue bbq's etc etc. And of course the ale at the Grog and Gruel is superb.

:eek: Blimey, may have to print off an entry form after all? :rolleyes::D
15-01-2009, 10:01 PM
mapper

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisU

It's a pity that Grisedale Horseshoe always clashes with Ben Nevis Race, otherwise it would definitely be on my to do list.

Do what I do Chris ~ The Ben one year, Grisedale the next. That way you can do one and look forward to the other next year at the same time.

Grisedale is the better race, but the Ben in the better weekend.

Grisedale for me this year:)
15-01-2009, 10:05 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapper

Do what I do Chris ~ The Ben one year, Grisedale the next. That way you can do one and look forward to the other next year at the same time.

Grisedale is the better race, but the Ben in the better weekend.

Grisedale for me this year:)

You went for the better weather option in 2008!!
16-01-2009, 02:50 PM
Mark G

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

I'd quite like to alternate the Ben and Grisedale but unfortunately I cant afford to miss any Bens if I'm going to get a plaque before I'm 65. (Still quite a long way to go though and assuming I keep managing to get in). I did Grisedale a few times before I started going up for the Ben regularly, Grisedale is a really great race right up to the moment of the final climb!
16-01-2009, 07:22 PM
Womble

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

I know it's early days but does anybody know when you find out if your in or not? Entered earlier this week and I'm a Ben virgin!
16-01-2009, 07:24 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

keep checking here I guess :confused::(

http://www.bennevisrace.co.uk/html/races.html
16-01-2009, 07:25 PM
IainR

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

A list is posted on the race website pretty soon, listed in club order. Fairly sure we found out by Feb last time as I remember phoning for accomodation very early.
16-01-2009, 07:30 PM
emmilou

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

I notice it says the 2009 list is fully subscibed and that there are substantial numbers on the waiting list :eek:

hope you've all got everything crossed
16-01-2009, 09:08 PM
Stagger

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

I notice it says the 2009 list is fully subscibed and that there are substantial numbers on the waiting list :eek:

hope you've all got everything crossed

Where does it say that Em???
16-01-2009, 09:41 PM
Feet in the Cowclaps

Re: Ben Nevis 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stagger

Where does it say that Em???

On the home page

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:19 AM.