They're a pain in the arse, shin, quad, kneecap...Originally Posted by chesterblue
It gives me great pleasure to overtake anyone using them when going uphill though.
They're a pain in the arse, shin, quad, kneecap...
It gives me great pleasure to overtake anyone using them when going uphill though.
Thanks for the reminder BGSec. I do keep forgetting, even though I stuck a reminder above my computer at home.
FitC, I agree. I had to take avoiding action a few times this year to avoid getting stabbed, and I trod on a few when they stayed on the ground on the push-back for longer than I was expecting. And yes, I derived great pleasure from overtaking the 'metallic clickers' on the uphills. My hand-held aids were two drink bottles.
There is a qualifier to all of this though. I didn't finish.So perhaps sticks do offer some benefit. (Too many have said so to deny it really.) I'll be back next year to get past Champex and prove to myself that it was lack of food, not lack of sticks, that caused my DNF.
It's interesting how different events in different countries have different rules. Walking poles are regarded as artificial aids and cheating at the Western States 100.
Yea some of our French friends dont take much care where they point them you do have to be carefull.
It is strange using them but its the way it is in europe, I am glad that SA / EA permit does not allow them in UK races.
Thanks for the reminder Morgan. The online bit is done, fingers crossed for the "names out of the hat" selection bit now.
Just a quick question, when i put in my qualifying races and confirmed payment i got a zero against the BG and the Fellsman on the final page. Wasn't too sure whether they should have had the qualifying points against them or not. Did anyone else find the same with their "races"?
cheers
Iain
Iain
I have checked my saved enrolment form and I have zeros for Old Counties Tops and Trial des Aiguilles Rouges.
It'll be alright on the night.
CCC for me. Want to break myself in gently.
Mine came up automatic with last years UTMB so just ticked it which is 4 points but on the print out it shows zero so think that must just be the system so no worries.
I too have a '0' after it on the pre-registration confirmation email/printout, so I guess don't worry about it. Though I was very impressed that it recognised my name and prompted my bg year and number!
Re the poles - thanks for the replies. I instinctively don't want to use them, though perhaps it makes sense to try them out on a long training run before hand. I shall add this to my list of things to worry about in the eventuality of getting a place confirmed after the ballot.
There was chat about poles and generally on utmb equipment on this thread
Cheers folks. Thought for a moment they weren't accepting the events. Did notice that as soon as I entered my name on the first page it automatically put the Bg and my membership number on the page, good man Morgan.Iain
I have checked my saved enrolment form and I have zeros for Old Counties Tops and Trial des Aiguilles Rouges.
It'll be alright on the night.
CCC for me. Want to break myself in gently.
I thought about using poles this year - after failing to get beyond Champex in the 2008 race - but decided the DNF was not down to poles, more lack of salt and liquid on a hot day. I was right (like you will be Britnick) and finished it in a pleasingly swift time. I never thought “I whish I had those poles” at any point, apart from to hit the less conscientious users with.
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