The Ben Race

[Deejay]

Looking good there, Deejay!
I've never done The Ben, very envious (from a safe distance). Well done.

Cheers TF, it was more a case of The Ben doing me! I see your entry is in for The Hebden, so see you there if not before.

[daz h]

A great race as usual and nice conditions, dry underfoot which meant I could descend rapid on the rocks. I died a bit on the grassy bank and couldn't stay with iain r. Literally fell into the burn on the way down and cut my leg but apart from that I pushed onto the finish and the welcome sight of the gate as you enter the field. Nice to see loads of forumites and good friends. 1 second away from a sub 1 .50 but the Ben never gives you an easy run. My favourite race . Only an 800 mile round journey but I don't care. Tired now but will take badger for his run tomorrow. Can't wait till next year.

[nightingale]

Really enjoyed my first Ben. Recognised a few formiters and bloggers, with great looks of concentration, as they hurled down the scree slopes in a shower of stones. The grassy slope has destroyed my quads. I was all over the place after that. I think I would consider going round next time, even if it takes a bit longer, at least there would be more left in the legs for the rest of the descent and the road.
Well done to everyone.

[philgreen1968]

well done all, better weather than last year but i was ten minutes slower.
i suffered horribly on descent , loved the scree ,bum slid on the steep grassy bits, bonked on the stone path. died afterwards ...still looking forward to next year when i will be Ben fit.

[IWCharters]

Is the key to the Categories that appear on the results published anywhere? Have searched the race web site & can't find it there but that could be incompetence on my part.

[mudlugger]

Really enjoyed my first Ben. Recognised a few formiters and bloggers, with great looks of concentration, as they hurled down the scree slopes in a shower of stones. The grassy slope has destroyed my quads. I was all over the place after that. I think I would consider going round next time, even if it takes a bit longer, at least there would be more left in the legs for the rest of the descent and the road.
Well done to everyone.

Yes, think I may go around if I get chance next time, that slope finished me off and I was wobbling all the way to the field after that. Still... we just did the Ben and thats great news all round.

[mudlugger]

well done all, better weather than last year but i was ten minutes slower.
i suffered horribly on descent , loved the scree ,bum slid on the steep grassy bits, bonked on the stone path. died afterwards ...still looking forward to next year when i will be Ben fit.

Hey Phil, we both suffered suprises this year eh, I was also slower than last year and bonked shortly after I saw you on the path. Mission for next september: get Ben fit and then suffer even more on race day.
Today, I'm aching more than last year but still buzzing from the race. Well done big Phil.:thumbup:

[peawet08]

Is the key to the Categories that appear on the results published anywhere? Have searched the race web site & can't find it there but that could be incompetence on my part.

Ian, I think they are listed in the program if you bought one. I can't find mine at the minute.

[IWCharters]

Thanks Mark, I didn't buy one ]-:

[nightingale]

Yes, think I may go around if I get chance next time, that slope finished me off and I was wobbling all the way to the field after that. Still... we just did the Ben and thats great news all round.

I was only going to do this race once just to tick the box but it does have a strange attraction. Even though I am REALLY struggling to walk today I loved the race.