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First Bob Graham Round of '07?
Little Binnian is setting off at midnight tonight on a clockwise attempt on a 23.5hrs schedule. After attempts in June/July in previous years ended in problems with the heat he has chosen to sacrifice a bit of daylight for the cooler conditions of April (although the forecast for tomorrow is warm, out of the wind). Fortunately conditions this year are good underfoot as well. He has sufficient pacers and support but if any of you are out training for a BG later this spring do give him a wave! (He is due on Harrison Stickle around 10.30am, Bowfell 12.00pm, Scafell Pike 1.30pm, Wasdale 2.30, Yewbarrow 3.45pm and Pillar 5.40pm).
We will let you know how he gets on.
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Chas
Little Binnian is setting off at midnight tonight on a clockwise attempt on a 23.5hrs schedule. After attempts in June/July in previous years ended in problems with the heat he has chosen to sacrifice a bit of daylight for the cooler conditions of April (although the forecast for tomorrow is warm, out of the wind). Fortunately conditions this year are good underfoot as well. He has sufficient pacers and support but if any of you are out training for a BG later this spring do give him a wave! (He is due on Harrison Stickle around 10.30am, Bowfell 12.00pm, Scafell Pike 1.30pm, Wasdale 2.30, Yewbarrow 3.45pm and Pillar 5.40pm).
We will let you know how he gets on.
I'll be down Wasdale tomorrow so might see him, wish him all the best.
Bill
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I might be in Keswick tomorrow evening, if so I'll look out for him.
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Tell him good luck from me.
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Should have just left Pillar now. Good luck for the rest of the it.
(Just a pity I can't work a 24 hour clock! Never mind where ever you were at 05:44 I know you would be welcoming the dawn and the great boost the daylight brings)
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Should have just left Pillar now. Good luck for the rest of the it.
I have just left pillar. Now sat about 4 metres away at laptop!;) All the best.
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Little Binnian is going well. He left Dunmail at 8.15am - half an hour up on schedule after a worryingly fast leg 2. Leg 1 was pretty much on schedule - as predicted, darkness slowed him down a lot. Conditions are near perfect. I am expecting to meet him at Wasdale just after 2pm.
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Chas
Little Binnian is going well. He left Dunmail at 8.15am - half an hour up on schedule after a worryingly fast leg 2. Leg 1 was pretty much on schedule - as predicted, darkness slowed him down a lot. Conditions are near perfect. I am expecting to meet him at Wasdale just after 2pm.
Good stuff:) Hope he does ok:)
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GOod luck to him - sounds like he's going well.
ST
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11.30am at Bowfell and still going well
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Left Wasdale at 2.13pm. About an hour ahead of schedule. Feeling tired now but he looks as if he will make it. Perfect conditions!
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And spotted on Red pike at 15:50 going well (with my contender pacing) :D
Didn't stop for the crack mind ;)
Bill
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any more news?????
wish i knew of some ways to give it a crack
anyone know of any forumite attempts, i wouldnt mind helpin out on legs
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gary finished in 22:45.:)
was running really well right to robinson. walked the road at the end.
it was a privilege to be out on a day like that. if you were ordering weather and conditions for a BG that would it - bone dry ground, not too hot, sunny and warm.
Hobbit botherer and I accompanied Gary from Dunmail and I have lots of video and stills. will edit and post them up. looked like you were pounding up the slopes Bill.
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Well done, Gary. Brilliant effort! A memorable day. An inspiration as to what can be achieved.
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A real inspiration to us all at our screens!!
WELL DONE..........feel free to post some details of the adventure!
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Had a really good day on the hill, views where spectacular and the crack was good. So good that two of my pacers went the whole way from Dunmail to the finish!!!! Couldn't have had a better group of pacers or road support. Sunrise on Great Dodd and sunset on Robinson, with sunshine, wonderful views.
Lots of runners out who all gave much appreciated words of encouragement.
After three unsucceshul attempts in previous years due to the heat, I was determined to do it this time and decided on an early attempt before tempetures got too warm. I had done a lot of long runs this winter in the fells to both gain fitness and confidence. Was ahead od schedule from Clough Head and it was great feeling to have 10 hours to get from Wasdale to the finish and to be drinking tea in the evening sun at Honister with 5 hours to get to the Moot Hall. Going well till the top of Robinson and then my quads just went, slow painful descent, followed by a gentle walk along the road with ny 4 pacers and 11 year old daughter.
A memorable day and I hope that all those who are trying their BG later in the year are succesfull.
PS. Enjoyed FSS blog last year and Swiss Toni's this year. Great to follow people's training and their highs and lows.
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Well Done ! :d :d :d :d
why haven't my smilies worked :-(
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Many congratulions!
You must be really chuffed
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Congratulations!
You were looking good when I seen you :) and what a day you had perfect if a bit warmer than you had in mind when you decided on going in April :D
Bill
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Full Moon Addict
Hobbit botherer and I accompanied Gary from Dunmail and I have lots of video and stills. will edit and post them up. looked like you were pounding up the slopes Bill.
You couldn't have asked for a better day for filming, hope its the same for hobbit botherer or do you prefer lashing rain amd low cloud for a contrast ;)
Bill
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Had a really good day on the hill, views where spectacular and the crack was good.
After three unsucceshul attempts in previous years due to the heat, I was determined to do it this time .
Very, very well done.
See you on October!
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very well done there, awsome , nice one
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any more news?????
wish i knew of some ways to give it a crack
anyone know of any forumite attempts, i wouldnt mind helpin out on legs
looking to have a bash on 12th May, 20hr c/w schedule starting at 2am. Hoping for a day like yesterday, was up on a recce myself, great conditions!:)
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Top effort LB
well done
lets hope all the forumite BG attempts go as well.
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Well done! You'll remember it for a long time.
Ps. I know what you mean about quads hurting...
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still now up at http://johnfleetwood.smugmug.com/gal...6813#147866286
video to follow in youtube but takes ages to upload
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little binnian
PS. Enjoyed FSS blog last year and Swiss Toni's this year. Great to follow people's training and their highs and lows.
COngratulations - a superb achievement and you should be rightly proud.
Any tips greatly appreciated!
ST
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daz h
any more news?????
wish i knew of some ways to give it a crack
anyone know of any forumite attempts, i wouldnt mind helpin out on legs
Duncan elliott is going round this weekend starting at midnight Saturday through sunday pm i'll give you his schedule
Wx:D
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very well done and congratulations on becoming a member of such an exclusive club..- we'll be there in October to cheer for you
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Full Moon Addict
links don't seem to work so i've tried again as below. quality isn'tbrilliant on youtube but better than nothing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE0smq562zM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIyYUGKNk10
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That was excellent John, really inspiring to watch.
Not sure if hobbit botherer is ready yet mind, think he needs start from leg two next time to get some miles in first :eek:
Bill
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Well done Gary!:cool:
Just watched the footage of the memorable day. It is inspiring and plans spring into my head as I think about it now. Fantastic weather too.
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Brill videos!! great to watch
Well done again Gary!:D You made it look easy:eek:
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Those vids appear to show that a metronomic pace and a pair of sticks seem to be good allies in completing the BGR. Each shot showed Gary moving at pretty much the same pace right through.
Impressive and inspirational stuff - nice one!
ST
PS - not sure if i can bring myself to use sticks after years of berating them :)
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I've rarely used sticks, but they definitely improve pace on gradual ascents. if your legs are totally shot at the end, they are also good for descents. I'd at least ask your pacers to take them.
Hope you have as good a day as Gary, ST.
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Fabulous stuff, those video clips - mesmeric watching John film that descent, I was watching the ground all the way wondering where to place my feet!
Best of luck ST & well done Gary!
