Anyone done this before? There is a lot of height gain, more so that from totley to the top of the moor. Does the route go up and down a couple of times?
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Anyone done this before? There is a lot of height gain, more so that from totley to the top of the moor. Does the route go up and down a couple of times?
A really good event this one.
It's a few years since I've done it now, but if my memory serves me right there are a couple of longish steady climbs. The descents are steeper and fast as I recall.
It covers some similar ground to the Blackamoor race but is not as tough.
Enjoy:)
Could you describe the route, I wouldnt mind a recce.
I'm sorry to be absolutely no use but I can't remember exactly where the route goes. Having done both Totley and Blackamoor (both races cover a lot of the ground and paths up there) I'm struggling to distinguish between the two.
I'd have thought someone on the forums would know, Darth of the darkside or Rich K might be a good bet.
I can remember that both races are well worth doing, fast and all the ground is runnable, but quite tough as the shorter/medium peak races go.
Apologies:o
I'm sorry, I missed this thread - bit late now :oQuote:
Originally Posted by fellgazelle
Did you do the race in the end Newbie?
Blackamoor tonight - I have to miss it but another good race (is it really harder than Totley Moor?)
no, had to work a late shift for both :(
There is one called Hope wakes next week that I am going to do. I walked the dog up blackamoor the other day and it looked an interesting place, shame I missed it.
Did both Totley and Blackamoor, I would say that yeah Blackamoor is tougher but that may be just because I can still remember the pain from yesterday more vividly! :)
Must learn to pace myself better set off too fast up the first hill and the legs were like jelly for the next couple of miles. :(
You should join Totley AC then - we run over Blackamoor regularly on Tuesday and Thursday in the summer months.Quote:
no, had to work a late shift for both :(
There is one called Hope wakes next week that I am going to do. I walked the dog up blackamoor the other day and it looked an interesting place, shame I missed it.
Hope's going to be a good one - LiveInHope from this forum is in charge and they've got a new route - up to top of Win Hill. I'm sorry that I'm away and have to miss it - good luck!
few pics from tonight, not great location but i was "running" a bit late https://flic.kr/s/aHskAmq7QJ