Holme Moss

[ZootHornRollo]

What a worrying approach to a taking on a very tough race. Richard wanted good advice not such an irresponsible reply. I did this race in the heatwave a few years ago when it was over 96 degrees and a lot of folk dropped out I'm glad I didnt do it in the clag.

oh come on, what an overreaction

there is nothing 'irresponsible' in what I said: with common sense and map-reading ability there is nothing that should scare someone with the requisite fitness off a race like this

fellrunning is about taking responsible for yourself: please credit Mr Thackeray with enough intelligence that he can do that. The info is there on the links posted with some suitably severe warnings.

If he judges that his map-reading - or general experience - isn't up to it, then I am sure he will decide not to enter. If he judges it is - then he shouldn't worry.

I think it more benefitial to offer encouragement than to scare people out of things by overplaying the dangers.

people need to get some sense of perspective