Edale Skyline Fell Race

[Sherpa]

Hi Cive, good to put face to name and what a brill run you had. Glad you had a good run out and enjoyed the day.

Think I managed to sneak a couple of minutes off my time in 08 which I'm happy about.

This is a great race, but I forgot how tough it is and you really do have to try and keep a bit back for the second hard, which is a nightmare with the cut-off. Thanks to the organisers for putting this event on it's brill. Where was Bertie Basset though. He was giving out jelly babies just after the road crossing in 2008!!! Anyway I've gone over to the dark side and Haribo jelly babies now.

Many thanks to all for organising this and getting us the best weather (ever?).
The views were awesome, although for someone coming back to distance, it was a bit wierd seeing where I had to go, with all the top runners small dots in the distance.
I only fell in one bog and lost my fell shoe once, and it was a right palaver trying to get it back on, with cramp trying its best not to let me. Unlike the Trog and Hebden I'm pleased to say tho that my race was not slowed by cramp, so maybe this lazy git is now getting the miles in a he should.
Great to meet Mandy C before the race, hope you had a great one, Brain and Tom afterwards, and Steve Smithies, thanks for your support and gate opening, much appreciated. It was strange tho to see you not racing, but passing me occasionally!
Even tho I'm really unfit, my descending has stayed with me so I luckily came into my own passing lots of tired legs on that fantastic descent.
Think I managed a sub 4 which I was very happy with, especially as the sole Tod Harrier rep!
Thanks again to all the marshalls and helpers and organiser(s).
PS I do love the Peak District, it's awesome, and I will confess this was my first fell race back in the valley since Hathersage in 1987, wot a slacker!

[IanDarkpeak]

brilliant weather, if a little too Warm at times, marshalls every where, hows a local to get any advantage A bit busy on kit check this morning so couldn't stand around to chat unfortuanatly but saw plenty of Forumites.

I had a good race until Grindslow when I was hit by bad cramp but still hit my target time so feel pretty happy.

I'm sure I had Daz worried until then

Great cakes and stew so well done to the Race organising team.

weighed in at 11.11 when i got home I was 16 the last time I hit that mark.

Respect to Em and PaulE though for doing the Down and Up....Lunacy

Thanks for the lift from Daz as well on the way back down to the Church hall

[PaulE]

Down and up was lovely (well, the first half was) and it gained me a few places.... Really only did it as the GK marshall said no one had done so yet - sounded like a good challenge. I think that makes 3 fools who did it, as one of the Dark Peak lads did a strange version where he came out above the top of the zigzags and ran up to the top of RR from there.

What time did you manage Ian? I also hit my 4hrs target (by 3 minutes, 3 seconds) and am already thinking how to go faster next year

[Manhar]

Good to see so many weary but contented runners on what was undoubtdley a glorious day to be out on the hills. No matter where on the course you were situated the views are awesome. Will definitley have to ensure my entry is in, in good time, for next year.

Oh & Utd beat Liverpool (just in case you weren't aware) so will enjoy my bottle of rescue ale later whilst watching Motd 2.

[TurboTom]

Good to see so many weary but contented runners on what was undoubtdley a glorious day to be out on the hills. No matter where on the course you were situated the views are awesome. Will definitley have to ensure my entry is in, in good time, for next year.

Oh & Utd beat Liverpool (just in case you weren't aware) so will enjoy my bottle of rescue ale later whilst watching Motd 2.

And the Chelsea Scum drew....get in
Nice to see everyone today. the cafe does an excellent fry up, the shop sells good confectionary, the race is long and hard....so do it next year

[IanDarkpeak]

What time did you manage Ian? I also hit my 4hrs target (by 3 minutes, 3 seconds) and am already thinking how to go faster next year

3.26.25 (aiming for 3.30-40) but of course I was holding back and saving something for tomorrow nights race. Don't forget your Head torch you'll need it(and a compass) on the descent

[PaulE]

3.26.25 (aiming for 3.30-40) but of course I was holding back and saving something for tomorrow nights race. Don't forget your Head torch you'll need it(and a compass) on the descent

Not sure I'm allowed out to play..... said I'd be back at half 3 ish, didn't get in till half five as I had to wait for my friend I was giving a lift to and then get some grub..... Also got a lovely black blister on one foot. If I can get a last minute pass out, then I'll be there though!

You got any Resuce Ale left? forgot to bring any cash today.

[Smut]

.....just out interest, what distance/climbing did other people record today. My Garmin gave me 20.5 miles and 4,264ft and looking at the route I seem to have been reasonably close to optimum (it was my third time and I live within spitting distance). Dark Peak website claims : "21miles, 4,500 feet of climb - at least!"

[GeoffB]

3.26.25

Don't like to say "Told you so", but I said you'd break 3.30 didn't I?

Any results?

[GreenFlash]

.....just out interest, what distance/climbing did other people record today. My Garmin gave me 20.5 miles and 4,264ft and looking at the route I seem to have been reasonably close to optimum (it was my third time and I live within spitting distance). Dark Peak website claims : "21miles, 4,500 feet of climb - at least!"

20.79m and 4235ft