Great Whernside

[daz h]

Is GW1_0027 Will Marsh? How did he do, he looks well up the field at that point?

Yes def Kristian.
Was talking to him before the off and he asked me about the profile of the course. His dad was up on Dow Crag willing him on. He took some bloody catching . Def got a bright future ahead of him. I race against him a lot and it really is good to see someone so young from down near me do well.

A great day today. Perfect weather and brilliant organisation. Loads of forumites. Mr1470, Brett, Turbo Tom, Fleeter, Swift to name but a few.

I was thinking as i ran up if any of us would get near Holmsy, haha the man is like a machine. He was well in the distance.

Fleeter did two forward rolls on the final descent. Be interesting to see if Alan Greenwood captured it on film.

[daz h]

Photos of today's event though they came out awful. The thickness of the mist seems to have ruined the camera's ability to focus properly and i could have done with finding out how to change to a mode with a faster shutter speed, so they're not exactly Al Tye quality. It was bloody cold up there compared to the valley bottom, picked up a sneaky route idea for next year off the other marshal. The last runner was a frenchman, i think it was his first ever fell race, he said he's never seen anything like it before! Well done Holmsey who was miles ahead of everyone at the turn.

nice one mr brightside, yes it was cold at he summit

[scott baistow 93]

I think Holmsey was just over a minute ahead of Ted mason at the end

[swift]

Photos of today's event though they came out awful. The thickness of the mist seems to have ruined the camera's ability to focus properly and i could have done with finding out how to change to a mode with a faster shutter speed, so they're not exactly Al Tye quality. It was bloody cold up there compared to the valley bottom, picked up a sneaky route idea for next year off the other marshal. The last runner was a frenchman, i think it was his first ever fell race, he said he's never seen anything like it before! Well done Holmsey who was miles ahead of everyone at the turn.

I like your photos. Soft focus is always the way to go.

[PeeJay]

Just got home & done results for Brett.

Thanks once again for your support & positive comments.

My only negative point which I'm forced to comment on once again is, why do some runners turn up at the start without the stipulated equipment? I always post notices at registration & go round shouting it out. This year I only requested carrying a waterproof top & I had to send two runners back to their cars to get them. They were not pleased and it resulted in delaying the start by 5 mins. Come on guys, don't force me to sound like a jobsworth & help me out here. We don't request you carry equipment for your personal benefit, but for the benefit of all.

Oh and someone left a rather expensive looking running top in the field. If they contact me with a description I will arrange its repatriation.

Pete

[wharfeego]

Mr Holmes was lookin' real easy...



I ganna upload a bunch o'photos from this race tomorrow (only just got back from a weekend away yon Kettlewell).

[brett]

just got home

results

[Alf]

Mr Holmes was lookin' real easy...



I ganna upload a bunch o'photos from this race tomorrow (only just got back from a weekend away yon Kettlewell).

Just think how good he would be if he really tried

[scott baistow 93]

Just think how good he would be if he really tried

He even managed another win at Bronte Way!! the guys incredible in my opinion still one of the UKs best fell/ mountain runners..true legend!

[Mr1470]

Lovely little race, thanks to organisers and marshalls. Trying to get some speed back....didn't achieve it! Was going pretty well on the way up...then everyone who was around me at the top finished 3 mins ahead of me!! Ah well, enjoyed my day out....