The Ben Nevis Race

[emmilou]

Think Jebby Won?
Weather was a real challenge, not to mention a never ending climb on moving terrain. Came down well but lost too much ground on the ascent to catch Emmi, who ran a stormer of a race and Babs from Clayton Harriers who also ran a great race.
Tried to keep up with Keiron on the climb but he left me standing, as did most folk.
I'll be back next year to try and improve my time of about 2:38ish.
Awesome set-up, very organised, a shame for all the locals who had put so much into the sports field entertainment, it was bogged out.
Just had an hour in hot tub back at hotel, then off for some tea then out on the town to plan next years short cuts, which I completely missed.
Few grazes on my backside after some steep boggy, cramp inducing descending... Yahoo!!
I'll stop rambling now as I've got a Scottish Steak to devour.

Well done Mudlugger - sorry to almost send you flying at Redburn but had been stuck behind someone for far too long and couldn't get passed and this was an opportunity not to miss - that and the camera was on

Well I absolutely loved this race, safe to say the best one I've done to date and all the whittlin on pre race was indeed not quite so necessary

No plan really just get to red burn on time and don't stop until reaching the top, phew it's a long way up but there wasn't a minute I didn't enjoy.

Nearly got knocked out a few times as the front runners came flying passed on their way back down, must admit on seeing Jebby thought damn - that means I've still ages to go to get to the top but it does appear...eventually. Conditions were great really, wee bit blowy but what fun!! The run back down is an absolute blast.

Can't wait for next year .

Thanks to everybody that sponsored me it's much appreciated. The total so far is £1500 and rising. If anyone else wants to add to the tally now it's done it's not too late...

Great to see everyone. Thanks to all for the encouragement and not forgetting the jelly babies.

See you next September!

[daz h]

Well done Mudlugger - sorry to almost send you flying at Redburn but had been stuck behind someone for far too long and couldn't get passed and this was an opportunity not to miss - that and the camera was on

Well I absolutely loved this race, safe to say the best one I've done to date and all the whittlin on pre race was indeed not quite so necessary

No plan really just get to red burn on time and don't stop until reaching the top, phew it's a long way up but there wasn't a minute I didn't enjoy.

Nearly got knocked out a few times as the front runners came flying passed on their way back down, must admit on seeing Jebby thought damn - that means I've still ages to go to get to the top but it does appear...eventually. Conditions were great really, wee bit blowy but what fun!! The run back down is an absolute blast.

Can't wait for next year .

Thanks to everybody that sponsored me it's much appreciated. The total so far is £1500 and rising. If anyone else wants to add to the tally now it's done it's not too late...

Great to see everyone. Thanks to all for the encouragement and not forgetting the jelly babies.

See you next September!

you had nearly reached the summit when me and fleeter shouted you

[emmilou]

you had nearly reached the summit when me and fleeter shouted you

shouted me, you were one of the one's that nearly sent me hurling back down the mountain good to see you had such an excellent and blood free race this year Darren. Well done

[mudlugger]

Well done Mudlugger - sorry to almost send you flying at Redburn but had been stuck behind someone for far too long and couldn't get passed and this was an opportunity not to miss - that and the camera was on

Yeah, soz, Emmi, I do slow people down on the up. You passed me full of beans and yes, whacked me to boot. That really made me feel great.

[emmilou]

Yeah, soz, Emmi, I do slow people down on the up. You passed me full of beans and yes, whacked me to boot. That really made me feel great.

I didn't mean YOU!!!

[mudlugger]

I didn't mean YOU!!!

oh good, thought you were out to get me.
Well done.
ps
so that was redburn eh?

[Stagger]

A great run by Emm who has raised all that money for those special places.Up and down the Ben in 2 1/2 hours ,. Nice one.

Fleeter when are you coming to Pennine ?

You would be better at Calder Valley Daz

Well done at the Ben

[mudlugger]

Well done everyone great results, hope you all enjoyed yourselves, shame about the weather though.

Now you've got that lovely feeling in your quads to experience, should wear off by about Thursday!

mincy mincy... ouch... mincy... ouch ouch... mincy... ouch ouch!

[Fleeter]

A good race and perfect conditions. Vest only required , def not that bad.
This is a real tough race and some cracking runs all round.

Fleeter and Myself decided to stick together from the off but I pushed the pace at the bottom a bit and my plan was to take it a bit steadier after the burn. Fleeter performed admirably and was right behind me at the burn. We helped each other up to the summit and to be fair he responded to lets say a few choice words.
As we left the summit we floored it taking god knows what risks but it was a beautiful descent and we passed a few.
Not bad for an under 20
Think Coach Clamp was proud of him after.
Nice to see the Pennine lot safely back. Dave S and Marvin having good runs.
Lots of forumites. well done
Personally I was aiming for sub 1.50 and was dissapointed but I will be back next year. No falls apart from the mandatory odd slide down the grassy bit.
A great run by Emm who has raised all that money for those special places.Up and down the Ben in 2 1/2 hours ,. Nice one.

Fleeter when are you coming to Pennine ?

cheers for the support daz,you helped me up,i'll try and return the favour at some point

[LM]

mincy mincy... ouch... mincy... ouch ouch... mincy... ouch ouch!

Ah Mudlugger, I see you are experiencing that special feeling!