I've just remembered that the first and only time I ran the three peaks as a race I went up some of Whernside sideways

I got the piss taken out of me but I had the last laugh when I was able to run off the top and descend quickly, passing the scores of people cramping up. I've run the route plenty of times since and haven't needed to employ that tactic but I might try it again on Saturday if my calves play up :thumbup: