LDWA events

[molehill]

Good luck to those on the RMT this weekend. I know Britnick is entered and arriving with others. Sorry I won't be there, but the Missus will be doing her best in the kitchen .

Interesting new section this year, not been used before ........ don't forget your compasses .

[BritNick]

Hi Mr Mole,
Sorry to disappoint but my brother and I won't be going after all. The weather forecast may have played a part in my decision. I remember what it was like last year and wouldn't want to risk travelling all that way to repeat the experience. Call me nesh if you like. I had all the Tracklogs maps plotted out, sealed in plastic and ready to go. :-(
We will be running a 5k time trial in our local park instead, where the weather will be much nicer :-)
Good luck to everyone else who actually has the fortitude to make it to the start.

Nick.

[molehill]

Maybe the correct decision - though anything has to be preferable to a 5km time trial .

Apparently one walker came in moaning about "sleet and hail" ..... wimp!!

I spent the day in Snowdon horseshoe area, weather not too desperate, usual clagg and crugg, blown over by side winds on Elidir but genreally quite invigorating. After 3 months of injury, being on top of any mountain in a Welsh, August, tempest/monsoon is far better than looking at the bloody tops from a carpark .... wishing to be up there

[Boy Wonder]

Glad you're on the way back- after a wet slow 14m on saturday it looks like there's things happening here too... catch up with you soon.

[ratfink]

Hangingstone Leap was brilliant!

biscuits! ritz crackers! pie at the end (and rice pudding)

shame my knee started to hurt half way through - off to look at the ITBS thread now.

[molehill]

Hangingstone Leap was brilliant!

biscuits! ritz crackers! pie at the end (and rice pudding)

shame my knee started to hurt half way through - off to look at the ITBS thread now.

See ... told you it would al be fine , always get well looked after and fed by the ldwa

[MostlyLurking]

The Wycoller Hoof (28th September) is desperately needing entrants. After a very successful start last year, it has been beset by problems this year, with the date having to move to the Sunday and then being refused access to Widdop Moor.

The East Lancs Group are determined that it should go ahead, and all entrants will receive a warm welcome and the usual LDWA hospitality. There are two distances, 17ml or 26ml and all runners and walkers are welcome.

Details are on the LDWA website at http://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/web_page.php?c=9&p=250 and you can even enter online via SportIdent.

[BritNick]

I ran the inaugural event last year. It was a fantastic blast across the moors with friendly support and top checkpoint food to help you give of your best and enjoy the experience. It was topped off by a meal and chinwag at the end to while away another couple of hours (if you wanted) - all at typically low LDWA cost. Runners were made even more welcome than usual. If this is a spare weekend in your calendar, give it a go. You will not be disappointed.

Some pictures from a walker's perspective are here (hope the link works):
http://www.alangreenwood.biz/walking...Hoof/index.htm

[brett]

to confirm, this just received...

The East Lancs LDWA is running an event called the Wycoller Hoof on Sunday 28 September from Colne Cricket Club in East Lancashire.

There are 17 and 26 mile routes. I am told by one of your members that though it is mentioned on your website it is in an obscure place and needs to figure more prominently so that your members are aware of the event.

More details are available by going on line to www.ldwa.org.uk and going to local groups and scrolling down to East Lancs. Entry can be on line, by post to me or on the day. I should appreciate it if you could "advertise" this event on your web site where people can see it. Anyone wanting to ring me can do so on 0161 763 5748 or my mobile 07595302797. Thanks a lot.
Roy Davies, East Lancs LDWA

there you go free adverts!!

[chris brown]

I ran the inaugural event last year. It was a fantastic blast across the moors with friendly support and top checkpoint food to help you give of your best and enjoy the experience. It was topped off by a meal and chinwag at the end to while away another couple of hours (if you wanted) - all at typically low LDWA cost. Runners were made even more welcome than usual. If this is a spare weekend in your calendar, give it a go. You will not be disappointed.

Some pictures from a walker's perspective are here (hope the link works):
http://www.alangreenwood.biz/walking...Hoof/index.htm

I did the 24 mile option last year of the Wycoller Hoof and agree with BritNick, what an exellent event. This is an ideal event for any runners wanting to keep their distance fitness tuned. If work commitments alow, i'll be there - will I see you BritNick?