Haworth Hobble

Hi,

It will be my first time at Haworth Hobble too, and a distance I have never done before. Done plenty of 20-25 milers, did The Hebden in January in just under 4 hours, but to finish 32 miles I will need to go a fair bit slower? Any advice greatly received...

I have the description and have marked on an OS map and was planning to go and reccy a section on Saturday.

Is there plenty of provisions at the checkpoints?

Thanks for any advice!:thumbup:

Forgot to add - I did the Hebden in my mudclaws, but from looking at this route, there is a fair bit of road and stone track so I'm thinking my faithful mizuno wave harrier trail shoes will be okay...

Did my first ultra last year, the 40 mile Rosedale Ultra. I just made sure I ate & drank every hour without fail. It worked for me. That & compression socks !! If you're up to 25 miles, you'll be fine.

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Originally Posted by Twinkletoes

Hi,

It will be my first time at Haworth Hobble too, and a distance I have never done before. Done plenty of 20-25 milers, did The Hebden in January in just under 4 hours, but to finish 32 miles I will need to go a fair bit slower? Any advice greatly received...

I have the description and have marked on an OS map and was planning to go and reccy a section on Saturday.

Is there plenty of provisions at the checkpoints?

Thanks for any advice!:thumbup:

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Originally Posted by MarkL

This year I'll be sporting my brand new Hokas http://misanthropicrunner.blogspot.com/

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I'm looking forward to your full review of the Hokas which I'm sure you will post on the Barefoot Running thread. ;)

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Originally Posted by irish

cheers for this, I think I need to have a closer look at the OS map. Whats the consensus on footwear, is it fell shoes or trail?

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Need any advice on colour?

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Originally Posted by Twinkletoes

Hi,

It will be my first time at Haworth Hobble too, and a distance I have never done before. Done plenty of 20-25 milers, did The Hebden in January in just under 4 hours, but to finish 32 miles I will need to go a fair bit slower? Any advice greatly received...

I have the description and have marked on an OS map and was planning to go and reccy a section on Saturday.

Is there plenty of provisions at the checkpoints?

Thanks for any advice!:thumbup:

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The section along Stoney Lane, into and out of Hebden Bridge is well worth a reccy - the description is slightly confusing in places if not downright wrong.

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Originally Posted by Twinkletoes

Is there plenty of provisions at the checkpoints?

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Cathy, there will be alcoholic refreshments at Mankinholes :thumbup: Other than that, what else might you be glad of? Oh, and don't forget to bring your own cup.

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

Cathy, there will be alcoholic refreshments at Mankinholes :thumbup: Other than that, what else might you be glad of? Oh, and don't forget to bring your own cup.

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I'm looking forward to this whisky boost Luke, to float me up Stoodley Pike. I will bring a pint glass.

Mr B, I trust you'll be having one of those upside down industrial bottles that pubs use; and a funnel to aid the filling of drinks bladders without wasting a drop. ;)

Not going to be able to fit a recce in now. Hoping to latch on to someones coat tails !!