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

[TurboTom]

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

I live there mate and that is the worst point followed by a shite justification
My advice, carry good kit, reccy and train hard for it and dont listen to the southerners ont forum unless its Roy he doesnt spout shite

[Al Fowler]

Dont worry about anything...

Just do it, follow people and you'll be reet.


Its a 100% certainty that over that distance and just going to be in a cramp-ing mess...but what the hell.
Ive no idea where im going either, but since its and english champ there will be loads to follow - sounds irresponsable perhaps...but we all do it from time to time!

[ZootHornRollo]

I didn't say follow anybody Al, please don't put words in my mouth.

[Derby Tup]

Dont worry about anything...

Just do it, follow people and you'll be reet.


Its a 100% certainty that over that distance and just going to be in a cramp-ing mess...but what the hell.
Ive no idea where im going either, but since its and english champ there will be loads to follow - sounds irresponsable perhaps...but we all do it from time to time!

You'd best set up a drip and start taking intravenous Nuuns asap Al I remember standing in a knee-deep bog eating jelly babies and wanting to cry the year I did it. Cakes were blinding mind. The thought of the coffee and tangerine number I had is making my mouth-water now

[Al Fowler]

You'd best set up a drip and start taking intravenous Nuuns asap Al I remember standing in a knee-deep bog eating jelly babies and wanting to cry the year I did it. Cakes were blinding mind. The thought of the coffee and tangerine number I had is making my mouth-water now

Oh no, i'll carry a gun with a single bullet in it then just incase

[IanDarkpeak]

Adrian I think it was the "off the cuff" remark that the peak is "easy" that got those replies. The peak is pretty featureless in places making harder to navigate than the lakes. The weather in any mountain enviroment can be extreme.

As you say though Richard will be ok but followng any one is a good way of finding out about others mistakes, I find it best to learn from my own..

Off track you can be any where, There were 4 people in two incidents rescued from the PW (big path) over the weekend and there are walkers/ramblers constantly misplacing them selves. it's easy to do esp with complacancy.

http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local...6081-26364047/

Hope to be there myself

[egor]

ive sent entry off for this, wondered how tough it was looking at the winners times.

[Brotherton Lad]

"I remember standing in a knee-deep bog eating jelly babies and wanting to cry the year I did it."

Jelly babies, knee deep? You were lucky!

[Epocian]

details of this year's race here
http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/events/HolmeMoss.html

and map here
http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/eve...Course2010.jpg