was in two minds at start of race: old, fairly worn walshes or brand new inov8s.
I gambled on the inov8s and didnt fall once but must admit, I found them heavier and cumbersome compared to my walshs. I think I prefer re-soled walshs, but hey.. horses for courses.
Wheres the bland van when you need it?
Yes, I was another non-starter. I got injured and then had work commitments. Very sadly I had to give it a miss. I offered my place on the relevant thread but no-one took me up on the offer. Yes it does piss me off when I can't get into races that fill up so quickly but my reasons were valid, came to light some time after the entry date and I wasn't to know them at the time of entry. So name and shame me if you wish but my place was there on offer, no-one wanted it so as far as I can see easy money for the organisers.
Re: Borrowdale 2008
I'm gobsmacked and full of admiration. Just viewed your photos and they capture the spirit of this race perfectly. How the hel* you managed to take that many and run the race as well beggers belief. Without critising other photos I've seen, you got it just right with the backdrop adding greatly to the shot. One criticism, couldn't you run the whole way backwards and show the gambit of emotions in their faces.Originally Posted by topofahill
Maybe you could take a camcorder next time! Now that would be something. Sorry to be a geek but what camera have you got?
Glad you're enjoying the photos from Borrowdale and thanks for the kind compliments.
Alan: yes, you are welcome to use some of them on your blog - a credit would be appreciated though, cheers.
I've taken quite a few photos from a few races now, which some of you will have already seen. It's not easy taking shots on the hoof, especially over rough ground, but like everything else, it improves with practice (that is, if you haven't bust your camera - or neck - trying!). I do stop to take some shots though.
Yes, I filter out the blurred and un-showable shots and generally spend hours afterwards sorting through them to select the best representative shots. For many shots, I also have to resort to cropping and some degree of digital manipulation to try and make them more presentable.
Hope that's answered a few Qs - no more please!
I also took a short piece of video footage during the race, which I may put on the web ...
fab pics - would it be OK if I put a few on my blog also (credited to you of course) - I didnt take any photos the whole weekend.....
I organise a fell race and had already decided (after 3 Peaks) that I was going to charge £25 for pre-entry or £3.50 on the day...pins provided! I would only need four non starters to double my takings.
Superb set of photos - they capture a race like no other sequence I've seen. Some belting individual photos, too!
Not just the race, it was a great weekend (if a little damp for camping).
Fantastic to see Lloyd back up at the sharp end - makes you wonder what he might have done if he'd been properly fit.
It was certainly a strong field this year - the starting line-up was like a 'Who's who of British Fell-running'. 2 years ago I managed to finish 33rd in 3hr 46min. This year I was 6 minutes faster but only managed 82nd!
Hope all the DNFs were ok - no serious injuries. Sideburns, are you ok? I didn't see you at the finish. (By the way, Scoffer's new sideburns have got nothing on yours!!)
Considering that 460 started Borrowdale, the organisers had obviously expected plenty of drop-outs and taken more than the original 500 entries. I don't think it's a problem, so long as there is a mechanism for switching entries right up until the day.
Incidentally, at the Lake District Mountain Trial a couple of years ago we paid a £5 premium on the entry fee, but then if you turned up were given a £5 voucher to spend in one of the outdoor shops in Ambleside.
Yeah, sure skippy (I enjoy your pics too).
Same goes for anyone else who'd like to use my photos on a blog - just a simple credit will do fine.
Thanks again for the compliments from everyone.
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