Full Tour of Pendle

[simgreen78]

Right I'm in for the FTOP. I blame AndyA from the 3 Peaks thread for this.

So what have I let myself in for ?

Toughest I've done so far is the Hope Moors and Tors 20. FTOP I think has another 1000 ft climbing but is 3 or 4 miles shorter. Not sure if that makes it harder or not ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESyaN2fzmFQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ga22...eature=related

Be brave as you watch Will. This will be you in a couple of weeks. And me.

[Will.Race]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESyaN2fzmFQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ga22...eature=related

Be brave as you watch Will. This will be you in a couple of weeks. And me.

Thanks. I think ???

Second one looks like a pretty serious descent.

Still time for me to rip up that cheque

[Jez Hellewell]

Can't wait ! Bring it on !!

[Jez Hellewell]

By the way, anybody had anything back on this ? I sent my cheque off a few weeks back !

[Martins Mrs]

By the way, anybody had anything back on this ? I sent my cheque off a few weeks back !

What were you expecting back? You just pick your number up on the morning

[Jez Hellewell]

Confirmation would be nice !

[Martins Mrs]

Did you include a stamped addressed envelope? It's a fell race not GNR

[Steampig]

Did you include a stamped addressed envelope? It's a fell race not GNR

Here, here!!!!! If you want confirmation pay more and get less......go and run on the road!!

[AndyA]

Right I'm in for the FTOP. I blame AndyA from the 3 Peaks thread for this.

And i take full credit for that!!

Don't worry, you'll have a good race. Don't get sucked into the charge up the first tarmac section; just start near the back and settle into your pace. FTOP has several unrunnable ascents (well, for most of us anyway) especially in the second half which you will need to pace for so just take it steady.

There are no water stops but it's not a race that you need to carry water for. Ogden Clough (at CP4) is fine to drink, although you shouldn't need anything then, so is Ashendean Clough (just after CP5) and Mearley Clough (CP7). There is a spring on the ascent from CP9, complete with metal lid and pewter mug (no, seriously!) but you have to know where it is!!

The running will be wet and peaty, it always is; wear your grippiest fell shoes.

Post Race; the savvy locals will be cooling off and washing the mud off their shoes by standing in the stream at Barley; don't forget to join us!

[stevefoster]

What were you expecting back? You just pick your number up on the morning

Next thing, folk will be moaning them climbs are too steep
Well actually they are:w00t:
But you gotta love em anyway.