Borrowdale Fell Race

[ZootHornRollo]

Good run out for my first Borrowdale. Took it steady, so glad it didn't rain. I remember looking up at Gable and thinking how immense that lump of rock is.
All OK (apart from slippy descents!) until Honister. Stopped there for a few minutes to sort out bum bag, drink etc and then couldn't get going again. Happy with my time though (4h 19m), up for more of the same next year defo.

Great to meet foumites, sorry to all who had to bomb out.

we must've been right together down the finish there

I really loved it - especially the Elevator Route down from Scafell P to the Corridor Route

Went for three world-class burtons, one of which gained me 2 places as I whooshed past them on my arse, and one that ended up with a gashed hand that meant I got tea and sympathy from the nice St J's Ambulance ladies. Perfect!

[cockermouth?]

Zoot

well done mate. You had a good race.

from

your friday lift

[ZootHornRollo]

Zoot

well done mate. You had a good race.

from

your friday lift

heeyy feller! I was about to msg you

thanks a lot for the lift, what a great little coincidence to kick off the weekend - it gave me a good feeling for the race that did

really good to meet you too

[daz h]

A brilliant race
Well done to all who finished. It is a toughie

I had a bad start and felt ill climbing Bessyboot. Decided to pack it in at Esk Hause but threw some of those magic beans down my throat and it seemed to do the trick. After blasting down the scree and taking the grass most of the way down the C route and cutting the corner off to get to Joss and his lovely Mars Bars I was back on track. Couldnt quite get to purpleplodder going up gable and I found myself alone at the summit.
I mis calculated the bearing to the trod and lost about 4 / 5 mins.

Well done Geoff on your prize but there was some other noteworthy achievements from Pennine
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Alan B winning a prize and having to run the race with half a shoulder missing

Dave Harvey having just eaten a full english 20mins before the start being cajouled by me at quarter two to sign on the race and get it done.
well done Dave

And Andy Howie a prize for the largest bumbag EN ROUTE

[mudlugger]

Well done Merry and Emmi, both did great times. A great race in the bag eh.

[emmilou]

Well done Merry and Emmi, both did great times. A great race in the bag eh.

err I've been in hiding! Not sure 7th from last is a great time ML given others are moaning about not breaking sub 4 or sub 4:30 or whatever but like I said I started, ended, didn't get lost or die so it is what it is. I'll try harder next time....... if there is one?! Thanks for the sentiment though

of course thanks goes to the organisers and Marshalls

[Stolly]

err I've been in hiding! Not sure 7th from last is a great time ML given others are moaning about not breaking sub 4 or sub 4:30 or whatever but like I said I started, ended, didn't get lost or die so it is what it is. I'll try harder next time....... if there is one?! Thanks for the sentiment though

Well done Emmi - I'd say that was a hard bastard of a route to be honest [/understatement]

[lantern rouge]

err I've been in hiding! Not sure 7th from last is a great time

Looks damned fine from where I'm standing

Well done Emmi... surprised I didn't see you on the day, but then, it was a bit busy!

Roll on next year.

[emmilou]

Looks damned fine from where I'm standing

Well done Emmi... surprised I didn't see you on the day, but then, it was a bit busy!

Roll on next year.

spotted you later on but was flat out and too sick to talk!

photo's are up well only the quick people!!!

http://www.keswicklakedistrict.co.uk...nformation.htm

[stevefoster]

Well done Merry and Emmi, both did great times. A great race in the bag eh.

Cheers mate, aimed for 5 hours, well suited with 4 and a half.
Lets be honest, if you finished your a star, if you didn't, least you had a go and your still a star, if you organised or marshalled.................guess what.................your a star, no losers in this lark