Edale Skyline Fell Race

[Bladerunner]

Well done to everyone who took part today, I watched with Andy J from Ringing Roger then the plantation between Lose Hill and Mam Tor.

Unbelievably windy on R.R. we were nearly blown over a couple of times and running without tripping yourself up was very difficult. I saw at least 2 hats disappear off towards Winn Hill, one guy took about 4 paces after his before he realised he couldn't run at 60mph or fly!!!!

Weather in the woods varied between heavy snow, stinging hail and sun and sometimes all 3 at once!! Besides all the Dark Peak boys other forumites I recognised included Daz in his Ilkeston vest and Luv Shack with a very fetching blue arrow marked 'this way' on his forehead!!

Hope everyone made it back safe and sound as those conditions were very tough.

[Swoop]

37 seconds but rules is rules, at the time I was gutted but afterwards I realise I would have been meeting Edale MR.

Hard luck Trev. I notice that a runner who dibbed 45 sec after you at Mam Tor carried on to finish in 5.17.
He must have really legged it off Mam Tor to get through Mam Nick in time!

[Raymond Hickman]

Well I'm back in Brighton now (got home at 9.00pm last night). That was something else; for the record I got to the cut off in 2.12 and finished in a pitiful 4.32...but I finished.

I will be back, but hoping for weather that doesn't hurt your face next time.

Cheers - Raymond

p.s. a really really big thank you to everyone involved in putting this race on; it was a geat piece of organisation and quite a physical effort for the marshalls...well done.

[Stagger]

Hard luck Trev. I notice that a runner who dibbed 45 sec after you at Mam Tor carried on to finish in 5.03.
He must have really legged it off Mam Tor to get through Mam Nick in time!

I noticed that, and I was under the impression that no one passed me on the descent to the road.
But my watch said I was 37 seconds out so there is only me to blame.
I will have to put some extra effort in before Duddon Valley.

It was a true experience though one I will always remember.

PS If I had made it round I would have bought a t-shirt but I FAILED on this occasion

[Mark Smith]

I:d just like to add my thanks to all the marshalls and Edale MRT. I hope you're all OK and are suitably proud of staging a great race. I found the marshalls to be helpful, witty even and tough as old boots.

Dark Peak, i salute you!

ST

[Swoop]

I noticed that, and I was under the impression that no one passed me on the descent to the road.

Would the marshals have noticed if a heavily clad runner, appearing to be a spectator or walker, had passed them by and carried on without saying anything? Unlikely but possible.

[oleg beaviz]

I'd just like to add my thanks to all the marshalls and the mountain rescue who did an incredible job in really evil weather. I've never run in a woolly jumper before and yet still felt so cold on the tops. I was one of those who lost their hats(and nearly my glasses) at the top of the first climb, so if anyone in Sheffield woke up this morning to find a navy blue bobble hat bearing the legend Half Snowman Half Biscuit, tangled up in their TV aerial, it'll probably be mine.
Much repect for everyone who was out there yesterday

[invisible]

Wondered when you'd turn up on here Oleg.

I did tell you it was tough.

Not there myself this time but sounds like a big well done to everyone involved. Wish I'd been there.

[Daftasabrush]

I'd just like to add my thanks to all the marshalls and the mountain rescue who did an incredible job in really evil weather. I've never run in a woolly jumper before and yet still felt so cold on the tops. I was one of those who lost their hats(and nearly my glasses) at the top of the first climb, so if anyone in Sheffield woke up this morning to find a navy blue bobble hat bearing the legend Half Snowman Half Biscuit, tangled up in their TV aerial, it'll probably be mine.
Much repect for everyone who was out there yesterday

I am in awe of those guys who endured the wrath of the elements waiting for us on top of the summits.
Also, Edale Mountain Rescue who we overheard before the race saying that they'd be pulling alot off the tops. Maybe that should have been a hint to stay in the warm hall!

My hands ceased to exist at Mam Tor and I was in two minds whether to continue, but some mad voice told me to go on, and I was pleased that I did.

I finished in 4.50, but my split times got longer and longer in the second half.

Well done to everyone who finished.

[Ali]

Huge thanks to the organisers and marshalls on a wild day.

Enjoyed it in a sort of way.

If any of the Pudsey lads that helped me and Aly after our car accident read this many, many thanks for your help and support. We really appreciated it and the many people who stopped to check we were ok - Ron, Sally etc.

Beers are on us after Paddy's Pole.

Cheers, Ali