Full Tour of Pendle

[alfa_scud]

Had a great day watching & hopefully encouraging. Amazing how many people keep their sense of humour whilst blowing out of their asses on the final hell of the big end - so well done to everyone.

Hope the jelly beans & Mint Cake helped

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Scott feeling the pain!
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Lambs to the slaughter
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Air guitar on the big end

[geronimo]

Good luck to all today, see you all on the start line!
419 days its taken me to get there, so hope the checkpoint is still open xxx

Hi Steve, I had to do a double take when i saw you kitted out at the start line. you have been remarkable getting yourself fit enough to do such a tough race. well done. it was great to see you back.
Adrian

[Amex]

Many many thanks to the R/O and all the helpers was so bloody good to see everybody.

Special well done to Martin saw him in pub after he looked fantastic.

A full and explicit report to follow soon.:thumbup:

[jellybabyfairy]

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Well done everyone. I was bushed just walking up the big end having strolled down to take these pictures. So no chance of me attempting the race anytime soon. Sorry to all those who missed out on jelly babies and water - supply didn't meet demand. Next year I'll just have to leave my coat at home so I can fit more supplies in my rucksack.

[protodoc]

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Well done everyone. I was bushed just walking up the big end having strolled down to take these pictures. So no chance of me attempting the race anytime soon. Sorry to all those who missed out on jelly babies and water - supply didn't meet demand. Next year I'll just have to leave my coat at home so I can fit more supplies in my rucksack.

Mate you were a hero to me! I can't begin to explain what a welcome sight you were and that sweet kept me going.:thumbup:

[scott baistow 93]

Had a great day watching & hopefully encouraging. Amazing how many people keep their sense of humour whilst blowing out of their asses on the final hell of the big end - so well done to everyone.

Hope the jelly beans & Mint Cake helped

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Scott feeling the pain!
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Lambs to the slaughter
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Air guitar on the big end

Nice one Alpha that was when the cramp kicked in...Good photo though to remind myself of how tough it was cheers!

[GlenBorrell]

so was I mate, legs were cramping, another 100m and you'd have been passed me. you were flying up those hills.

Not flying fast enough!

[andygib1982]

My first FTOP had a good un 2:48 maybe couple mins less but for killer cramp on 2nd to last climb and streching at the trig,thanks to all marshalls and helpers they put on a fantastic race

[martin]

Thanks to everyone who gave me a shout on Saturday. Wharfeego seemed to be everywhere!

Well done to my Martin, completed tour today in 3.38. only 21 months after major heart surgery (8 hours in theatre, amongst other things a new heart valve).
I am so proud of him

Could not have done it without your encouragement over the last year and a half.:thumbup:
I set of with the aim to just finish. I was surprised how good my legs felt on the climbs - I was expecting to suffer after the first half as I seem to do in training these days after two climbs!. I really enjoyed the geronimo descent as I had forgotten about the "buzz" you get after a steep decent.

Martin did brilliant today - watching my back at the cross country again now Kath

I think you are safe Richard as I have one speed at the moment which is steady.

Many many thanks to the R/O and all the helpers was so bloody good to see everybody.
Special well done to Martin saw him in pub after he looked fantastic.

Thanks Steve but I think the "Special well done" goes to yourself. I know it has been a long haul getting back to running.
Thanks also for the encouragement early on before your accident when I was only allowed to walk and you caught me a few time whilst "walking on Pendle!!!" - you tried to tell me to take it easy.

Next target - Three Peaks (maybe?) I need 5 more to reach 21. I just need to keep training and see what happens.

Martin

[IanDarkpeak]

Not flying fast enough!

Too fast maybe?