The Trigger

[RaceTheSweeper]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/a6KHumNEaqACcNM42 A few photos from Beau Dog and me. Well done everyone :-)

The Trigger 4k from the end at the bottom of Jacobs ladder. Some when over the top. This is such a tough and brilliant race. Super friendly race that everyone really enjoyed. Fell runners are such a super friendly bunch. Well done to all. Nigel's race 44 of his 50@50 where he is raising money for the Thomas Theyer Foundation. Beau dog greeted many with a cheer. Thank you very much to Organisers, marshals, helpers. Brilliant race. Money raised up to today for the Thomas Theyer Foundaion £1056! Amazing! No obligation but if you wish to make a small donation to the Thomas Theyer Foundation from as little as £2 please follow the link https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Nigel-Jeff . If you would like the high quality original with none of the writing on please message me your e-mail quoting the file number bottom left. :-)

[Toreador]

We've foolishly entered this for 2019!
What do people tend to do about getting to Marsden from Edale? I was thinking of public transport but that looks like a bit of a nightmare.

[GeoffB]

It has been known for people to drive to Edale and jog to Marsden in time for the start. I remember a few years ago YDT finished the race, had a cup of tea and then ran back to Marsden to pick up his car.

Pennine take a mini-bus from New Mills/Hayfield to Marsden and some mug volunteers to drive it every year!

I'm not being much help, am I?

[DrPatrickBarry]

mug volunteers to drive it every year!

Did you enjoy the beer?

[anthonykay]

What do people tend to do about getting to Marsden from Edale? I was thinking of public transport but that looks like a bit of a nightmare.

Train once an hour, with one change at Manchester Picadilly, for £16 single. Total journey time: just under two hours. Not great, but quicker than jogging back to Marsden.

[Toreador]

Train once an hour, with one change at Manchester Picadilly, for £16 single. Total journey time: just under two hours. Not great, but quicker than jogging back to Marsden.

Now how did I not find that?! Thanks

[GeoffB]

Did you enjoy the beer?

I certainly did

[Travs]

I'm in, 4th year in a row.

For me it's the "must do" race of mid-winter. Weather can turn it from a tough day out into a complete nightmare. Last year I thought I was flying until I got onto Kinder edge into the freezing wind, and very quickly felt distinctly awful, and was glad to get down.

Arriving at Kinder Low in a pack is the highlight for me, people heading off in all directions, a real free-for-all! I've got a foolproof way, even in mist, and seems to be quicker than most, but I've also finished behind people who were behind me at Kinder Low without ever seeing them!

[IanDarkpeak]

less than 15 places remaining.. possibly take a few reserves...last chance this week I reckon to get an automatic place

[Travs]

Looks like we're in for a treat if the forecast holds... good visibility, temperatures above zero, and a windchill of only a few degrees below freezing.

Of course it's probably better off when it's frozen solid over that terrain, but would swap that for a clear day...