Recced the route on Saturday and despite having done this race 3 times before (1: fog, 2: blizzard, 3: Followed the local vest), I am still not sure of the best line from Jacob's Ladder to Grindslow Knoll.
Big question though, is who's tempted to try the down and up from Grindslow to Ringing Roger?
Big question though, is who's tempted to try the down and up from Grindslow to Ringing Roger?
Unless your initials are LT don't even consider it.
Its quicker running round for the mere mortials
Ive done it and im sure it could be quicker if the correct line is usedOriginally Posted by Stagger
Big question though, is who's tempted to try the down and up from Grindslow to Ringing Roger?
Unless your initials are LT don't even consider it.
Its quicker running round for the mere mortials
You'll be trying it again this year then Daz?
I know its do-able, it is the time factor and the 17 previous miles that need consideration.
It kind of looks tempting when you stand and look back at Grindslow from RR as it feels like a long way round the skyline, but it's also a bleeding long way down (and up!) It'd take some bottle to do it on race day - I didn't even want to try it during a nice pleasant day out recceing.I know its do-able, it is the time factor and the 17 previous miles that need consideration.
another thing to consider is what you will have left in your legs for the rocky descent to the finish. I think my would be somewhere between jelly and cramp!It kind of looks tempting when you stand and look back at Grindslow from RR as it feels like a long way round the skyline, but it's also a bleeding long way down (and up!) It'd take some bottle to do it on race day - I didn't even want to try it during a nice pleasant day out recceing.
err the sight of Geoff B 50 yds behind me soon got me down the rocky descent.
Err maybe but i was thinking that you would have a go
No, I think I'll give it a miss for a change this time.Err maybe but i was thinking that you would have a go
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