Old County Tops

[TurboTom]

Early start for me in the monring (im coming up to watch) il probably be near Scafell or somewhere round there

[Rudolph Hooker]

Early start for me in the monring (im coming up to watch) il probably be near Scafell or somewhere round there

You might have difficulty seeing the runners from there! Even if you stand on the cairn!

[TurboTom]

Meant he pike just couldnt be bothered writing the full name. Urgh :P

[Hyporunner]

Any news / results yet?

I was up (early!!) at the first ascent this morning and took some photos. I've uploaded them here.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/hyporu...yTopsRace2010#

Looked to be a great day for the race.

[Marvin]

It was hot, and lots of people didn't make it round. Times were slower than usual. Not sure of results.

[Ady In Accy]

At the top of Newland Hause at 07:45 it was 17 degrees rising to 26 by noon. I got a run in during the 'cool' period! I would imagine the heat would make this race very tough.

[ydt]

What a scorcher, nearly a third of the field retired, some suffered from heat exhaustion.
ydt

[Marvin]

Particular thanks to all of the marshals who carried water to checkpoints on the hills. I lost count of how much I had to drink - 7 or 8 litres I guess. Only one hint of cramp. It's the first time I've used Nuun tablets, and they seemed to make a big difference in those conditions.

[Smut]

It was my first OCT and boy what an introduction. Well done to EVERYONE who ventured out in the mid-day-sun. I knew hat it would be pointless for me to push myself too hard if I would stand any chance of getting round. In the end my partner was forced to retire (but as he was suffering with the heat and jet lag it was a major achievement for him to make it to Cockley Bridge). I trudged on and managed to make it "home" with a whole bunch of bereaved runners (having recently lost their partners). Only wish the organisers could have let me collect my tee-shirt after all that blood, sweat and tears. I will just have to stay fit for 2011. I think this is one of the best organised events I have done - a mixture of a relaxed, well oiled machine.
Cheers and a big thanks to Dave B., Billy-boy-G and Dunks.

[moo]

Fantastic support and atmosphere from achille ratti and marshalls. Particular thanks to chris preston et al at wythburn and cockley beck and for water from people en route. Until next year....