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So who's up for the inaugural running of the Turner Landscape on 10th September?
A cracking route from Turner Hall Farm in the Duddon Valley, taking in Grey Friar, Swirl How, The Old Man, Dow Crag and White Pike.
Good campsite and a good pub, so all the makings of a splendid weekend in the Lakes.
All race proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Society.
I am looking forward to this event should I recover from the BG on 27th August. BUT would it not be more 'teasing' to have Brown Pike as the checkpoint after the Old Man so that competitors have to make a choice between direct or contour route. I am interested in the descent route from White Pike but have no details.
Having recced the route a month or so ago, I can confirm it should be a race well worth doing.
I understand from the organiser that there will be a final checkpoint by the old workings at 249962 and the run in will be 'flagged from the sheep pens' - I think that these are the pens on the intake wall approximately 200m W of the final checkpoint.
Brown Pike would indeed make life interesting - I will make the suggestion!
Sounds like a cracking day out.Should be there for that one
The reason behind the Brown Pike idea was not just because it poses a navigational conundrum BUT might have saved on marshalls and be easier for them too. Cutting out SH and Dow saves on a bit of awkwardness for marshalls but those don't add much navigational interest. Just 10 mins from Grey Friar to Swirl and a clear path. Dow on the other hand has a motorway. I discussed this with Steve (a marshall) of Long House, nr Walna Scar.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Navigator
Sounds an interesting race, this. From the figures I'd assumed it was going to be similar to the Duddon medium race - a good race in it's own right - but Grey Friar takes it quite a long way further north. There are some interesting little bits of nav, but its basically a pretty straightforward route. A good one though...
Here are the details:
Saturday 10th September.
AM, 11 miles, 3000' climb.
Start 11am, Turner Hall Farm Campsite, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. GR 234964
£4, entry on the day.
ER/LK/NS/PM
See you there!
Looking forward to this race.
It will also be the last before I get married, so I will be having a few drinks at the Newfield. Some wild talk of visiting the pubs of Eskdale (inc meal) before settling in the Newfield again. Bikes appear to be the most popular mode of transport although a couple of non-drinkers will have cars. Runners welcome.
All set up for a cracking weekend then Alf!
We just need a bit of decent weather now - I will be sitting it out on Greyfriar.
After a soaking at the Grisedale Horsehoe today (first time since 1994 when it wet and nasty too) I have ordered SUNNY WEATHER.
Besides the beer'll taste better then.
I'll be marshalling on top of Coniston Old Man so I hope the weather is better than at Grisedale Horseshoe today - the marshals on St Sunday Crag deserved a medal for staying up there in conditions like that!
Leaf,
Whatever the weather, any marshall should enjoy a tipple in the Newfield after the race. See you there.
Indeed - I look forward to it.
Reccied most of the route yesterday. Over past Tranearth Quarry and Walna Scar from Coniston to Seathwaite and the race route, then Seathwaite Tarn, Grey Friar, etc. passed by OK until White Pike. As I wanted to end up back in Coniston and as the final section will most likely be in private intake fields anyway, I decided to return via Broughton Moor. After what seemed like a couple of hours later I'd emerged onto Hummer Lane and made a beeline for the Wilson Arms for a 'recovery drink'. What had looked like innocuous heathery ground was felled woodland with brash, stumps, logs, boulders, marsh, etc. I think I'd still be there if I hadn't followed some deer tracks.
You will find the run off from White Pike on the Duddon side to be somewhat less arduous than that experienced on your recce from Coniston!Quote:
Originally Posted by Don't fear the sweeper
.... but expect it to be wet!!
The descent into the Duddon is always very wet BUT should anybody decide to take a high line to the old quarries then use them as a 'handrail' to the last checkpoint then BEWARE because the drop into the big hole is scary and dangerous. My tip would be to descend early from White Pike and contour across safely.
Looking forward to this one as it is one of my training runs. Going to enjoy a few drinks after too.
MWIS forecast looking interesting:
'South or southwesterly 40 to 60mph with gusts to 80mph.
Considerable locally severe buffeting with mobility severely restricted where exposed.'
Should be challenging!
Updated forecast has improved: 35 - 45 mph winds, gusting to 70 mph, but later in the day. Early morning rain should clear to leave blustery showers.
See you there!
The wind turned out to be not too bad, but still felt like I'd been in the washing machine.
Thanks to all the marshals for waiting for me!
“I’m home darling”
Mrs DFTS: “How’d it go?”
“I was 11th!”
Mrs DFTS: “Out of how many?”
“You really don’t want to know that…”
[QUOTE=Don't fear the sweeper;432685]The wind turned out to be not too bad, but still felt like I'd been in the washing machine.
Thanks to all the marshals for waiting for me!]
We had a grand day out!
And didn't quite manage to sweep you up - so nothing to fear today!
And we must mention the hot soup, tea and fantastic home-made cake courtesy of Wynn. Made it all worthwhile!
This is a superb Lakeland Classic AM course, as good - if not better - than the other traditional AM races. Up to Seathwaite Tarn, Grey Friar, Swirl How, Coniston Old Man, Dow and White Pike. Excellent organisation, free soup, cake and hot drinks at the finish. Please look out for this race next year, mark it down, as the course is superb. Conditions weren't easy today, so thanks to all the marshals up high, and especially to the organiser for starting this race. We are the lucky ones - there at the beginning!
DT - DPFR.
And Joss turning out to start the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leaf
A jolly good day.
i seen the fell race signs as driving through the duddon valley but there was no one about wonderd what the crak was
another one ive missed after grizedale hs last week now this note to self pencil in for next yr
was it nasty on tops ? a few of mates out for training run on coniston hs
how many ran/results anyone?
The race is in the latest Fellrunner Calendar Update, it's on the FRA website, lots of fliers were given out at Duddon. Please "pencil it in for next year", it's a superb course in every way.
DT.
I'm amazed it only got 11 runners. I have vehicle issues at the moment, otherwise I'd have definitely been there. The course looks a classic, the setting superb and the venue perfect with campsite and pub nearby.
I'll be there next year (hope the small field doesn't put off the organiser)!
Second running of this gem of a race from Turner Hall Farm in the Duddon Valley this coming Saturday, 11th August.
A good forecast, so I think that I will base myself there for the weekend.
Should be a cracker!
See you in the Newfield Inn.
Great weather - what a contrast to last time! With success and failure in the Olympics measured in fractions of a second it seems surreal that I was 32 minutes faster than last year despite a slightly longer course.
Big Thanks to the organising team and all the marshals! Perfect day for it but sorry for keeping you!
Britta
Splendid photos Ian.
Has Joss ever done the ΣΠΑΡΤΑΘΛΟΝ?
I must not forget this race next year!
ydt
This was a nice day out in the hills with friends rather than a race - and THREE different types of ginger cake at the finish - like being in heaven!
Thanks Yiannis, the weather was kind to both of us.Quote:
Originally Posted by ydt
I don't know if Joss ever done the ΣΠΑΡΤΑΘΛΟΝ, it isn't mentioned on Keith Richards' biography so I suspect not.
I wonder who gave Joss the Σπάρταθλον vest ��Quote:
Originally Posted by IWCharters
Perhaps I am wrong - wouldn't be the first time.Quote:
Originally Posted by ydt
I don't think Joss would do that challenge, it most likely is a long, mainly road, run. Not sure how else you could go from Athens to Sparta. ydtQuote:
Originally Posted by IWCharters
Embryo website is up and HERE
BUT
Please don't try to enter til 1st May -the site will be updated before then, - so please don't hassle us til then...:sneaky:
I wasn't aware of this race but it looks great :-) one for the diary for sure :thumbup: