Thanks James.
This race has been on my to do list for years and missed out last year as it had sold out before I even knew it was open. I'll be getting my entry in good an early this year just to be on the safe side!
Thanks James.
This race has been on my to do list for years and missed out last year as it had sold out before I even knew it was open. I'll be getting my entry in good an early this year just to be on the safe side!
Pete Shakespeare - U/A
Going downhill fast
Just got a place but 250 of the 325 gone already
Bloody hell! that went quick. Always fancied this race, but never got round to it. Knew it sold out quickly, so went for a short Sunday walk with my wife - back at 2.00pm and thought I better get on with it. Just got in as 321 out of a possible 325.
I've never done this race; like the Snowdon Race, it goes up a wonderful mountain by the least inspiring route. Now, if there was a race up the Minffordd path . . . .
In his lifetime he suffered from unreality, as do so many Englishmen.
Jorge Luis Borges
I got in with 6 places left. For me this race will be "same old, same old" having raced it for the last few years. Whilst I agree with the comments above that it's not the most inspiring route (I think it'd be vastly improved if it started and finished at the top of the road, and a nice circular route could be created), it is still a really beautiful mountain. The main thing for me though is just the whole race atmosphere. The community of Dolgellau really put on a show and I enjoy being a part of the day. Coupled with numerous nice basic campsites near by and a relaxed Sunday and it makes a good weekend away!
Hoping to actually get some decent training in for 2019 and take just over a minute off my PB to dip under 1hr35mins (there, I've said it publically now).
Pete Shakespeare - U/A
Going downhill fast
I was going to do it, but alas was too late. Looks like it was sold out within hours. Getting ridiculous.
I wonder what the drop out rate will be, or the number of people who don't turn up on the day. Do they run a waiting list?