High Peak Marathon

[IainR]

I've just had a look at the rules they sent out - rule 4 states no supporters or pacers.
My wife was asking if she could meet up with me on route - I'll have to ask her not too - I don't want to get the team disqualifyed after 30 miles!

Cheers, I thought that was the case but couldn't remember where I had read or heard it from. bugger.

I'll see what I can do Ian - I'll email them. One problem is we'll want to leave pretty sharpish I think as they'll be knackered and I'll also be dog sitting.

[PlumBum]

What's the position on car support for this?

I'm not running now so was considering driving around and waiting at the road crossings with food and water?

Is this allowed?

I know there's only a few road crossings anyway, but I'll be in the area so thought I may as well go along?

Cheers

Iain

I have been at Moscar and Snake summit on 2 occassions when not competing.
"Major" food / drink stations at both road points so was there to "encourage" verbally all teams, shouted specifics at the several teams I Knew personnally but was equally encouraging to all.
Other times, when actually competing, have been "encouraged" at the downfall by friends and strangers alike.

I would guess a lot of teams have contact somewhere on the route with aquaintances.

If I am not called on to slot into a last minute injury place , I will be at Moscar and Snake again this year. (Sad b*****d, can't keep away )

[ydt]

Cheers, I thought that was the case but couldn't remember where I had read or heard it from. bugger.

I'll see what I can do Ian - I'll email them. One problem is we'll want to leave pretty sharpish I think as they'll be knackered and I'll also be dog sitting.

Iain,
...and even if you help the marshals at the road crossings, make sure you do not feel tempted to offer other assistance, such as taking spare gear off a team if they think they no longer need it. We are supposed to be completely self-sufficient.

Yiannis

[Matt the Brum]

Reccied the route over two days last week. Its alot dryer than last year. Still managed to cock up on Bleaklow in daylight and clear conditions.

[Matt the Brum]

It has gone very quite on here. Is it nerves or is everyone out reccying?

[marko]

Our team did part of the hard section last Saturday from Margery Hill to Bleaklow Head – with a strong head wind most of the way. It seemed much drier than last year – could make for some quick times…

[goose fat]

That was dry!!!!????

[IainR]

My wifes out now as well, with a bout patella tendonitus. Never entering this race again as all it has done is cause injuries! :-)

[Margarine]

Nerves.

[two toenails]

I backed out as soon as I was accepted and I'm running really well!
Famous last words.
I keep thinking that I should step in for someone else.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!