Best short race

[noel]

Buckden is a great race. And Mount Famine with its crazy start.

[Graham Breeze]

And Mount Famine with its crazy start.

But after the start doesn't it all feel a bit downhill?

[anthonykay]

But after the start doesn't it all feel a bit downhill?

You've never done that climb out of Dimpus Clough, back up to Mount Famine, have you, Graham?

I would concur with Noel: I reckon Mount Famine is the best short race in the Peak District.

[Graham Breeze]

You've never done that climb out of Dimpus Clough, back up to Mount Famine, have you, Graham?

I never let the facts get in the way of levity Anthony but, for the record, I ran Mt Famine in 2009 and 2012 and since in 2012 I was on my way to First V65 I doubt if I even noticed the gentle incline to which you refer.

[anthonykay]

I never let the facts get in the way of levity Anthony but, for the record, I ran Mt Famine in 2009 and 2012 and since in 2012 I was on my way to First V65 I doubt if I even noticed the gentle incline to which you refer.

I've just had another look at Richard Seipp's wonderful video of the 2012 Mount Famine race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvO98dHxWVc , but I didn't recognise you in any of the footage.

I'm not a great enthusiast for the music of Brahms, but I think that violin sonata, with its mood alternating between almost tragedy and sad resignation, is a perfect fit to what is seen.

[mr brightside]

I've just had another look at Richard Seipp's wonderful video of the 2012 Mount Famine race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvO98dHxWVc , but I didn't recognise you in any of the footage.

I'm not a great enthusiast for the music of Brahms, but I think that violin sonata, with its mood alternating between almost tragedy and sad resignation, is a perfect fit to what is seen.

It might be worth a squirt. It's nothing like Dunnerdale, though, i didn't notice it tipping down with rain.

[Graham Breeze]

[QUOTE=anthonykay;680646]I've just had another look at Richard Seipp's wonderful video of the 2012 Mount Famine race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvO98dHxWVc , but I didn't recognise you in any of the footage.


I'm not.

Although a few less shots lingering over Andy Howie's bare torso could have yielded a few seconds for me.

But then I wasn't wearing a Pennine vest.

But then, of course, neither was Andy.

[Travs]

I'd also chuck in Jubilee Plunge as a contender.

2.2 miles downhill, 1500ft descent. In the middle of winter. The charge off Moel Famau summit is a sight to behold.

[mr brightside]

I'm not.

Although a few less shots lingering over Andy Howie's bare torso could have yielded a few seconds for me.

But then I wasn't wearing a Pennine vest.

But then, of course, neither was Andy.

The FRA has basically outlawed the 'dad-bod' by asking runners to place their numbers on their chests. Some may say this is for the better.

[Wheeze]

I admit to being fully biased but I found Pen Y Fan hard to beat for a classic short. The running is properly challenging and the views are to die for.