Hi everyone, since this race isn't too far off this year, I was looking for a bit of advice. I would like to take part but was wondering how difficult it is compared to the Winter Hill Race, which I ran earlier this year. I know its a bit longer, but I mean in terms of overall difficulty, so I can know what I'm letting myself in for
Where are you based? I'll be recceing 2nd half of race on Sunday (see 'Care to Join Me?' thread under the Training section.Originally Posted by White Tiger
Hi everyone, since this race isn't too far off this year, I was looking for a bit of advice. I would like to take part but was wondering how difficult it is compared to the Winter Hill Race, which I ran earlier this year. I know its a bit longer, but I mean in terms of overall difficulty, so I can know what I'm letting myself in for
Come along and find out.
Compared with Winter Hill the significant difference is the climbs - at Winter Hill they are mostly gradual, runnable for most. At the full tour they are taller and steeper particularly on the second half where the route zig-zags up and down the north face of the hill. On the other hand more of the run is on established paths which is a factor if it is wet as the the ground underfoot is better and not as sapping as Winter Hill .
Prepare the suffer, although the distance may not look much greater the overall is probably about double.
So who' actually doing the tour this year then?
Can't wait for it myself!
Last edited by ukhursty; 12-10-2009 at 08:13 PM.
I might be
i may give it a go
Just found out I don't need to be in Birmingham until 3 in the afternoon tomorrow. Thinking of heading over to Pendle at 5am for a Headtorch Half Tour, and maybe catch the sunrise from the top. Anyone fancy joining me for a recce, or just for the sheer joy of running?
Last edited by southernsoftie; 12-10-2009 at 08:29 PM.
I might be
might see you there then?!
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