Three Peaks Fell Race

[IanDarkpeak]

It was me (unless any other crazy fools did the same!) and yes I did survive both! I finished the 3 Peaks in 4h 57m (first time) and found it very tough in the second half. I did the London Marathon on Sunday in 3h 50m, and, strangely enough, found that very tough in the second half too!!

Had a fantastic weekend, but loads to sort out and catch up on. Will post a link to my photos when I've got them sorted out - 3 Peaks and London Marathon.

I enjoyed both events enormously, and will be back for the 3 Peaks next year, but next time on its own!

they all thought I was nuts to do the downfall
but to run a marathon.....

Respect is due

[MorganW]

Very enjoyable day out watching on Sat.

Saw the first 200 or so through Ribblehead, then was dropped off at Hill Inn to walk up Inglebugger for support duties.

Was caught up by Jebby just after starting the flagstones and by Ricky and Karl before the steep section. Graham Pearce came by quite a bit later.

Dished out some much needed bottles to Ilkley runners and others for a good hour or so, then ran in with a friend of the wife who was PPP'ing for the first time and who wanted to run 4.30.

Despite her keeling over a couple of times with cramp and losing a minute or do each time, she finished in 4.26. Great effort.

Glad everyone survived in one piece.

[Fozzy42]

Just got back this morning from my 3 Peaks weekend away. Had a great time. Really enjoyed the race, tried to pace myself a bit better this year and managed a pb so I'm well chuffed.
Got round in just under 4 hr 35 mins and felt reasonably good, obviously knackered and battered towards the end but not as bad as last year. Could have done without the sprint finish 20 yards to go, only to get pipped at the line.
Worst bit for me was probably that last tough hard descent down from Ingleborough as usual, but managed to jog all the way down, other years I've been a sorry sight hobbling and walking most of it.
Overll enjoyed the run more than my other attempts, weather was lovely which helped.
A big thanks to all the marshals, especially the lady at Hill Inn who had my recovery drinks bottle waiting to hand to me, saved me looking through the vast collection of assorted bottles and containers myself.
Hats offf to FenlandFellrunner for doing 3 Peaks then London Marathon the next day, fantastic.
Last year I did London Marathon mid April then 3Ps two weeks later and I still hadn't properly recovered, so credit to you mate, well done.

[Hamertime]

Another fantastic day, real fun atmosphere, my debut at the 3P's and ran in 4.34. feeling great, enjoyed every step. May try racing it next year but I'm not sure it's worth sacrificing the fun and camaraderie for a better time.



This is what I posted on the club website (K&CAC);


Have to enthusiastically agree with all the above, brilliantly put JP especially the final comments. It was an absolutely fantastic day for me. Charlie and I may not have literally held hands JD, but he certainly metaphorically held my hand all the way round, and along with Adie Greenwood made the run a joy and the time fly by. I was warned about the climbs and the terrain and the heat, nobody warned me that I would use so much lung-power laughing and joking with Charlie, Adie and the other runners as we ran. Support was fantastic along the route, ignoring the food and drink it gave me such a lift just to see and hear friends, family and all the supporters along the way. Simon, Victoria, Chris W, Chris P, Sue and Brett, Steve Mac, Andrea, Karen C, Ciaran and Ollie C, Bev H, Cameron, Paul M and his fine ales, Sue W, Wendy and Molly, Paul S, Arthur, Steve Carter, Lenny, Zip, Anna and the girls, Bev and Lucy. Big Will Smith for the motivational text before the start. Scurts and Cheets for their messages despite being pre-occupied with other matters.
Final word has to go to Charlie, thanks for getting me round in such good order and for helping me have, and being part of one of the most enjoyable days of my life.

[FenlandFellrunner]

Hats offf to FenlandFellrunner for doing 3 Peaks then London Marathon the next day, fantastic.
Last year I did London Marathon mid April then 3Ps two weeks later and I still hadn't properly recovered, so credit to you mate, well done.

Thanks. I think that Marathon followed by 3 Peaks would be a much tougher proposition though. At least in the marathon you can go into auto-pilot and just grind out the miles, with all that support as well. I wouldn't like to be facing the climb and descent of Ingleborough as the last part of a double.

[Pilgrim]

I wouldn't like to be facing the climb and descent of Ingleborough as the last part of a double.

No there's an idea... I wonder if the scouts would run the Fellsman in reverse next year - leaving all the tough climbs to the end!!!

[kevspider]

First time out on the 3P's for Kevspider.
Pleased with getting round inside 5 hrs (4:53).
Even more pleased to see that I got down off Ingleborough quicker than Witton Park and another Bburn harrier who shall remain nameless......I obviously wasn't trying hard enough in the early stages. Only need to keep up with them to the Hill Inn then might be in with a chance of beating them ;-).
Glad I took a Camelpack type thingy..as there seemed to be a bit of a water shortage at High Birkwith.
Good race, it will join the ever gowing list of races to do year on year.

[Alf]

especially the lady at Hill Inn who had my recovery drinks bottle waiting to hand to me, saved me looking through the vast collection of assorted bottles and containers myself.

That's just reminded me Fozzy...big thanks to the young lad at Ribblehead who found my bottle while I was quietly panicking

[Denzil]

denzil ,you are soft and i beat you and i drank more than you last night

Just remember, form is temporary, class is permanent !!!

owmeknee, top performance there buddy, just keep it going now and stay clear of injuries !! I'm on about the drinking not your running !!!!!!!

[owmeknee]

out do you at drinking no problem ,you ask the mrs if you can play out at fairfeild ?