The up and down looks ok from the top of Ringing Roger but I've never tried it (and certainly won't on race day: balls not supplied).
Several people who are way better runners than me have stated they think the up and down might be up to five minutes slower, so that's good enough for me!
Besides, I love the section from Grindslow along the edge to Ringing Roger. It's a great way to finish a long race.
That's the point though: it's all runnable along the edge... I'm not quick on the levelish bits but I do pass people on the big climbs and descents. At the end of the LMV I made about 10 mins on a lot of folk I could barely keep up with on the easy first seven miles.Originally Posted by RichK
Hopefully I'll have a chance to recce it both ways...
Jim
Ran the first half this morning. Was a little bit windy up there.
Going up Ringing Roger was difficult, across Win Hill was tricky, the ascent of Lose Hill was just runnable and I nearly got blown off my feet when I reached the Trig at Mam Tor.
Forgot to put my Wave Harriers in the car as well, so ended up running round in my old road shoes (was fortunate that it's been pretty dry lately). Think it mostly went ok - stupidly took the main path after you drop down through the woods behind Back Tor, instead of skirting round the grassy slope to Hollins Cross - gave myself another 50ft or so to climb.
If you're looking for it, you'll see it. It was obvious on Sunday when I went round.
Yes, that one is mine, did the direct route for two reasons: the marshal said no one had done it yet and my feet were cramping on the flat so I wanted a change!
That's a very large change. Good running.
There is no way I'll be doing that this year!!
as mentioned in the recce section I intend on heading out this Saturday morning. Probably getting into edale at 9.45ish. Any company would be welcomed!
I might even give the down-and-up a go!
Nic Barber. Downhill Dandy
It's a good point. I very much doubt I have the ability or the energy to do it in the race but it's daft I haven't tried it. I won't be doing anymore full weekend reccies, but will try a midweek short training session, edale->RR->Grindslow Knoll (along edge) and then try the up-down.
Yeah, if I can get up there again before the race, I thought I'd run up Grindsbrook Clough and round to the Knoll fairly hard (to simulate the effect of a longish time out) and then do the round the edge route (timed) to Ringing Roger, jog back gently to the Knoll and try the down and up (also timed). That should be a worthwhile work-out and give a fairly good idea of the time difference...
I'm on the entry list but I won't now be able to run. Does anybody know what the situation is with regard to transfers? If transfers are possible does anybody want the place?
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