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    Re: High Peak Marathon 2011

    Mark Hines also took part in the race and I've just finished reading his book about his participation in the Yukon Ultra several years ago. It's worth reading.

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    Re: High Peak Marathon 2011

    Been for a run this morning from snake pass across to Edale. The going is very tough, lots of standing water and plenty of mud. Don't think it's going to change much before next Friday. Hoping we get a good clear night.

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    Re: High Peak Marathon 2011

    Clear or not, there won't be any moonlight to help.

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    Re: High Peak Marathon 2011

    Quote Originally Posted by philt1 View Post
    Been for a run this morning from snake pass across to Edale. The going is very tough, lots of standing water and plenty of mud. Don't think it's going to change much before next Friday. Hoping we get a good clear night.
    If you think thats wet wait till you hit Howden/bleaklow! if you get to Snake summitt in the dark you will probably be in the lead!

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    Re: High Peak Marathon 2011

    We normally get to the Snake at around dusk and are normally very close to the lead at that point. From then on it's more runnable and other teams pull away.

    I see we're starting just behind you so should see each other a bit.

    Looking forwards to it. Sounds like it will be worst conditions for a few years..

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    Quote Originally Posted by IainR View Post
    We normally get to the Snake at around dusk and are normally very close to the lead at that point. From then on it's more runnable and other teams pull away.

    I see we're starting just behind you so should see each other a bit.

    Looking forwards to it. Sounds like it will be worst conditions for a few years..
    That's a very long day out then. Most teams hope to get to the Snake around dawn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marvin View Post
    That's a very long day out then. Most teams hope to get to the Snake around dawn.
    oops that's the one....

    I think those flags to mill hill are always the hardest part of the day for me...

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    Re: High Peak Marathon 2011

    those flags on the way to Mill Hill, were in fact more like a river on Saturday morning.. wet feet all around !!!!

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    Team Lazy Pie Eaters has had another drop out :-( I think it was an overcooked meat and 'taty pie that dropped on his foot.

    Anyway - I have a last minute place available. *** No longer available - got a replacement sorted :-)

    If anymore get injured the team will be like my Grandad's old brush (60 years he had it. Had to change the head and handle a few times mind, but it lasted sixty years

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    Last edited by LazySod; 28-02-2011 at 04:31 PM. Reason: New team member sorted now

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    Re: High Peak Marathon 2011

    More news from Gloop land....although temps on Outer Egde this morning (7.00am) were just above 0 the warm morning means that gloop is getting more gloopy. Having met some folk from Glossop - the old norse being Gloopsop - meaning gloopy like land...on Bleaklow we agreed that the going on early hours of Saturday will be VERY gloopy indeed! I hear www.Racekit.co.uk have some outer wear that might be helpful in such conditions!!! Be seeing you up there Saturday....possibly...

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