was really hoping to do this, but 4 weeks on from a bust rib still just shuffling
i don't want to hear any one saying what a great race race it is :mad: :D
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was really hoping to do this, but 4 weeks on from a bust rib still just shuffling
i don't want to hear any one saying what a great race race it is :mad: :D
Zinal - cover your ears.
Good new route - I hope the low turnout doesn't put Gary off holding it again - I think it added to the event. I quite enjoyed wandering about my myself over unfamiliar terrain.
I'd be interested to know whether returning by the outward route was a better choice than the more direct line?
Is there anybody heading out to this race in the Howgills from anywhere in the Lake District on Saturday. If so could you give me a lift. I am able to go from north or south Lakes, it is only that it would be difficult to get out that way by bus. I can get the bus back no problem.
Thanks.
It's alright. I should be fine now. As long as I start from South Lakes I can get there by bus in plenty of time. I don't know how many of you I'll see there as nobody is mentioning it on the forums.
Word up. I'm going.
But leaving Lakes on bicycle, if weather is good, today and staying in Kirby Stephen.
Fun and games today on Wild Boar Fell! A stray flag from another event, Lots of bewildered runners and an unmanned checkpoint produced a recipe for ... er.. confusion.
So, hands up - who DID'NT actually visit the group of cairns which were designated as the (unmanned) CP3? I did, but was completely alone, only saw a couple of sets of footprints in the mud ahead of me and then found myself further down the field as a result..:confused: :mad:
The results will be interesting to see.... :cool:
AW
I didn't get there either. My own daft fault, deep down as I went accross the summit plateau I thought something was wrong becuse it was too far from where we turned. Should have got my map out!
It was when about six front runners flew past me coming down it dawned on me as I couldn't be that slow descending (could I) and finally Gary Devive flew past me towards the pathI knew.
Nice descent though and even better result in the pub when I won the fell shoes spot prize!
Has anyone got the details of the first 5 in this race by any chance. Just want to confirm my memory of events. Cheers.
Quality race. top laugh in the pub afterwards even after all the confusion of cp3. The honesty of fellrunners shone through or did it, own up!!!
Didnt make it in time Booths shuts at 4! oh well. stiff legs now 2 races again
Made it, eventually, to the rogue checkpoint. Going into the mist I was around 8th....
...then did a tour of all the checkpoints and various cairns, piles of stones and markers, some of which were manned. Returning to the finish in around 16th or 17th position....
...to be reinstated (the last I heard) in around 4th or 5th position!
Just looking through eBay for some new Kendal Winter League trophies and I came across this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Real-Wild-Boar...QQcmdZViewItem
Thought it might be more applicable for the Really Wild Boar race. :)
Did any results come about from this race?
Results are on the Wharfedale Harriers Site.
I owned up to not completing the course on the day, but didn't get disqualified. Suppose where I finished it doesn't matter anyway.:rolleyes:
Which of these would be the better race? Travelling from Sheffield.
Also any Peak races on that weekend that haven't made the calendar?
Need to be back in Sheffield by 7 for a wedding reception.
Cheers
Iain
Iain,
Fiendsdale is pre entry only and had a limit of only 100 this year due to various land issues etc so it would be unlikely you'll get a run by thinking you can pay on the day.
Hope this helps the decision making?
Emma
I was keen to do Wolf's Pit to support a new race, but Slug Family matters loom for the Sunday...
...so I've switched my attention to Ras yr Aran on the Saturday :D
Looking like Wild Boar then. Ras Yr Aran was the plan but it's another 45 minutes or so further than the other races. I've done the other 2 so second in the series at the moment but Richard Roberts will run and he's got around 6 minutes on me after the first 2 races.
If my parents leave their discovery fueled up I may be tempted to drive across from Sheffield otherwise it's too expensive a trip. I'm in Sheffield looking after their dogs as they are in Italy so using their fuel is justified..:-)
Hi IanR,
I think the Wolf'sPit race will be a good hard addition to the calendar if you're looking for an A short.
Fairly rough running, not much path/track and a couple of proper climbs - I think it would suit you.
Anyhow, may see you there - have you got your Jura entry in yet?
There's also Chapelgill if you fancy something short and sharp and the Milford 21 (Cannock Chase) if you don't.
Hope to be at Fiendsdale - sent my entry off in the post today so wait to hear if I get in. Drastic limit (100 runners) this time according to the Bowland Fell Runners web site. :eek:
Also waiting to see if I'm in Fiendsdale ~ Came in near back of field last year, found the last climb really tough. (If I am in, i'll have to get my skates on ~ not as many people to follow :eek:)
Really Wild Boar is worth the trip if you haven't already made up your mind.
Just realised where the RWB race is, thought it was further south, I can get to Ras Yr Aran in a similar time. I'll leave it I reckon.
Big thanks to Debbie and Garry for organising a great event, and although only a smallish field still top class.
Photos here
great race so thanks from me as well. looks like there were some good prizes handed out in the pub afterwards.
thanks for putting the photos on.
Thoroughly enjoyed it, though near the back (as usual).
Did have the added thrill of keeping my eyes open when going head over heels and actually seeing the race at one point upside down, definitely a first.
Will be back next year.
Cheers
Crikey, looked a quality field:
John Heneghan, Jim Davies, Morgan Donnelly, Rob Jebb, Jon Deegan, Tom & Mark Addison, Ian Nixon, Gary Devine, Andrew Schofield....
I wonder if anyone bothered to go the right way this year, or did they just run around in mist on the plateau for a while, a la 2008...
No problems on the plateau as it was a clear day, but the front end didn't get the fastest line going back down to the last checkpoint. Jim managed to overtake everyone except John by getting the best line from the the cairn.
Nice climb up on decent bridleway, tough climb onto the top, and an awesome descent back down. Cracking race, great prizegiving, thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely go again. Thanks Debbie and everyone involved.
Gutted for not sticking with Jim. I just followed where Morgan and Rob went (couldn't see John). I thought I had a good line as Gary and the field were behind me. I'll know better for next year.
Man from Del Monte - cheers for your concern, always notice it in fell races, someone falls, someone always says 'are u ok?' Much appreciated. Thanks
One day I'll do consecutive fell races and not fall over in one, am learning to fall quite well!!!
One day I'll do consecutive fell races and not fall over in one, am learning to fall quite well!!![/QUOTE]
In my experience;if you don't tumble occasionally;you're not trying hard enough!!:cool: