Borrowdale Fell Race

[ZootHornRollo]

yeah that's what I thought - there is weirdly something 'restful' about steep ascents. God, I never thought I'd hear myself say that.

[skennaugh]

really, even though it's 6-7 miles shorter? Would be interested to hear why, just cos I was looking at Three Peaks for next year and asumed it would be a step up from Borrowdale.

(by the way, sorry you didn't get round feller, you were in good company)

I think i just wasn't prepared for the terrain. On the Isle of Man we don't have any running on big, moving greasy rocks (Scafell). Also never been to this area before, a recce would have made a big difference. When the clag hit me, i had no idea. If you don't know where you are and visibility drops to 15 feet, a map and compass aren't really much use!

Just glad i met a couple of fellas who knew the way off Great Gable (cheers, guys!), i might have still been up there walking in circles if it wasn't for them! I wanted to experience some different events this year (MMM, PPP, Borrowdale and OMM), and this was definately good experience. As Simon said, there is un finished business there. Next year i'll have it.

[ZootHornRollo]

aye, fair do's - the recce did make a lot of difference for me I must admit

the only level it didn't was that I knew too well what pain I was about to be in ....

[skennaugh]

aye, fair do's - the recce did make a lot of difference for me I must admit

the only level it didn't was that I knew too well what pain I was about to be in ....

That first climb gave me the idea it might hurt!

[Fellfarer]

I was one of the marshalls on the top of Scafell Pike (my first time marshalling a fell race).
Just wanted to say thanks to all those runners who showed their numbers when asked and thanked us for being there doing the marshalling.

[stevefoster]

I was one of the marshalls on the top of Scafell Pike (my first time marshalling a fell race).
Just wanted to say thanks to all those runners who showed their numbers when asked and thanked us for being there doing the marshalling.

Thank you again to you and all the marshalls for a grand day out

[skennaugh]

Not sure if i saw a marshal on Scafell. Cheers for being there though!

[jodg]

Thank you again to you and all the marshalls for a grand day out

Aye, I'll second that. Ta v. much!

[ZootHornRollo]

by the way, looks like about 325 started the race - what happened to the other 175?

Took a look at the weather and thought B&Q looked like a better option?

[Man from Del Monte]

I was one of the marshalls on the top of Scafell Pike (my first time marshalling a fell race).
Just wanted to say thanks to all those runners who showed their numbers when asked and thanked us for being there doing the marshalling.

Many thanks and thanks for the advice on the scary descent