Heptonstall Fell Race

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Hopefully I have attached the photo correctly, this is post stitches after they cut and scraped out the mud that was in the wound.
Sorry never got a pre photo with exposed shin bone.
Leg now very sore and painful, may have to have a rest from running this week!!!
In response to Trigs earlier post on finishing the race I was so annoyed with getting the wrong line to the Standing Stone and losing so many places catching up the front group became priority.
When I eventually decided to have a proper look at the leg thats when I nearly passed out what a good thing adrenaline is!!!
Anyway still enjoyed the race will be back next year im sure.

Hope it has nt got infected Nick; can you confirm where it happenned? We're going up there on Friday to find the rock, and will be making sure the area is taped-off / or rock removed next year.

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MORE GREAT PICTURES; http://www.flickr.com/photos/kipp/68...7629613615531/

Thanks Sean!!!

[Nick C]

Hope it has nt got infected Nick; can you confirm where it happenned? We're going up there on Friday to find the rock, and will be making sure the area is taped-off / or rock removed next year.

Probably infected but the new tablets seemed to of started to make a difference now.
Using my Garmin and google earth I think its about 0.23miles after check point 2 (Stone wall) and 55metres before the wood bridge over the small stream. Hope that helps, it will be interesting to know what caused the damage as I am not sure a stone could cause the cuts we both had!!!

[Trig]

Probably infected but the new tablets seemed to of started to make a difference now.
Using my Garmin and google earth I think its about 0.23miles after check point 2 (Stone wall) and 55metres before the wood bridge over the small stream. Hope that helps, it will be interesting to know what caused the damage as I am not sure a stone could cause the cuts we both had!!!

Thanks Nick - just getting my x-tallons on for a trot up there now.

In meantime here's some reading material while you are resting

Stories from visiting runners;
http://www.lostockac.co.uk/news/hept...un-18th-march/

http://trawdenac.co.uk/news.php?id=553&page=1

and Today's local paper gives you a mention
http://www.hebdenbridgetimes.co.uk/n...race-1-4369411

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A Dashers view of it all: http://mrsparkleversuslife.blogspot....fell-race.html

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Probably infected but the new tablets seemed to of started to make a difference now.Using my Garmin and google earth I think its about 0.23miles after check point 2 (Stone wall) and 55metres before the wood bridge over the small stream. Hope that helps, it will be interesting to know what caused the damage as I am not sure a stone could cause the cuts we both had!!!

Would you laugh if they dig up a Saxon hoard with the offending 'rock' turning out to be a golden sword!!

Ps I darent click on any picture links incase I accidentally see the injury!

[wjb]

They were - glad no one stepped on them -also glad you got a chance to find the route to standing stone hill after your aborted recce wjb - how was the day for you???

It was amazing thanks for organising it. It's possibly my new favourite race although I've not done that many! I enjoyed the whole event from the service at the start to the pint of 1886 and the prize giving. I finished in 2:43 and still felt strong on the final climb. Already looking forward to next year!

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[QUOTE=fishbulb;474385]A Dashers view of it all: http://mrsparkleversuslife.blogspot....fell-race.html[/QUOTE


Great story - I wish I could run it too! Next year I will delegate....

[Nick C]

Would you laugh if they dig up a Saxon hoard with the offending 'rock' turning out to be a golden sword!!

Ps I darent click on any picture links incase I accidentally see the injury!

Not a sword but what was thought to of been a mythical creature known as a bog shark!!!!!

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Trig, did you find the bog shark???