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Just received an email with word that this year's YVAA grand prix races have been announced - see http://www.yvaa.org/10GP.htm
They are usually 5-6 miles approx and as a rule multiterrain. The first one at Meltham on 7 March looks tempting - unless I'm mistaken its the same route as the Cinammon Lodge Chase which I personally found tougher than Meltham Cop Hill race.
I did one over Harrogate way a couple of years ago. Nice little trail race organised by Nidd Valley iirc :)
Not done that one but know the former NVRR club secretary who's usually involved in catering for that race - I understand it's one of the less hilly ones in the series - not as flat as the York Knavesmire one though:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Coming up this Sunday - I'm still hoping to be there:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
Venue: Meltham Community Sports Centre. Excellent changing facilities and showers plus large lounge with hot drinks and snacks. The bar is usually open as well. (is it usually open at 10.30am on a Sunday?!)1st Monthly Grand Prix of 2010Sunday 7th March at Meltham start time 9.30 amPromoted by Meltham AC
Car Parking: There is ample parking close by. Follow directions of marshals.
Route: Mostly off road on tracks and fields with some long climbs and descents, approx. 6 miles
Entry: £3.00 on the day [unless changed at AGM] (remember you can register for the season on the website before the race)
Did the 2nd of this year's GP series organised by Stainland Lions at West Vale (Calderdale Way Relay start) yesterday - nice 5+ miles mostly uphill woodland first half followed by a short section of road and track then more woodland down to finished.
Gav Mulholland (Mischeavous Elf?) finished 2nd while I was just happy to stay ahead of the first FV55 (3rd lady) & V70.
Any other forumites there?
Were you out watching anywhere Stagger?
I was there. Good course,enjoyed it. It was a bit painful for me as I am suffering a bit with sciatica at the moment :angry:
Hope the sciatica clears up quickly LR. Unfortunately I'm missing the next race in Pudsey on 14th but hopefully there for Meanwood on 28th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeds Rhino
Great turn out for the Pudsey race, 240 on a Tues night. This league goes from strength to strength.
Still got the sciatica, had to grit me teeth a bit and ended up walking the last half mile,the pain was unbearable.
Rest now,anti inflammatories (sp) and a telling off from my GP for coming back too soon !
Meanwood tonight anyone?
in attendance but sadly,not running.
Fitness test this Saturday for my Pyrenees race,fingers crossed :D
Good luck with the fitness test LR, sensible to not race tonight with bigger fish to fry (not sure Adel Crag quite replicates the Pyrenees!!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeds Rhino
Nice short sharp blast around Adel Woods last night - in fact too short & sharp for me so happy with sub 34 mins.
Results at http://www.yvaa.org/ Is that the Mischeavous Elf in 2nd place (again)? Also Rob Furness running as a guest.
Correct! My club captain said it was a good course so I thought I'd have a crack at it. Reckon I could've gone quicker actually, but misjudged the last section (they did say 5miles at the start and it was nowhere near) and had plenty of energy left at the end, whoops!Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
Still happy enough with 28:41 and 15th overall, first Horsforth Harrier home by 9 places as well. Shame my captain pulled his hamstring though :thunbdown:
General consensus on the distance appears to be 4.5 miles max.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
This year's Pudsey race tonight, mostly in Black Carr Woods & along Pudsey Beck before the climb up to the Bankhouse.....anyone else likely to be running?
http://www.yvaa.org/2012/12GP5-Pudsey_Route.pdf
looks interesting...Wife used to live at the end of Fulneck as a teenager and the bank house was where we went for our first official date;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
Was definitely interesting IDP, in a mudfest sort of way. Amazing to think the valley was bone dry less than 2 weeks ago and certainly wetter/muddier than I've known it for this time of year.
A good course and race well organised by Pudsey Pacers - thanks to all.
Good to see & have brief chats to Rob Furness (running as a guest) & Superflyguy. Meanwood valley in a fortnight next on the YVAA agenda.
Nice to see you too, had a lot going on and didn't want to lose everybody. Felt like I had a shocking run, came in 13th I think but should really have been top 10. Just didn't have any energy in my legs tonight. Had to briefly walk on the climb up to bankhouse! Not goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
great atmosphere last night. the crowd of supporters at the top of the final climb seemed to really enjoy it. the course was pretty good: three stream crossings, many knee deep muddy puddles and slippy sliddy descents. all good fun!
Meanwood race tonight - should be another muddy one though I'd imagine nothing like Pudsey was!
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Did this year's Pudsey race tonight - complete contrast in underfoot conditions to last year. Good to briefly see Leeds Rhino, any other forumites out?