LDWA events

[Behind You]

[QUOTE=BritNick; How did the Wensleydale Wander go for those who chose that option?[/QUOTE]

Very enjoyable, a bit short on cake but there were hotdogs on the Middleham gallops (and not yer usual "white van" business either but locally-sourced, hand rolled jobs - marvellous!). I particularly enjoyed going the wrong way at Cover Bridge as I found a lovely route to Jervaux Abbey which I walked the next day. There was a nice haul up onto Middleham Moor, excellent running surface (although maybe not enough mud for some folk) and lots of water stops given the heat. Usual LDWA hospitality and dry humour from the marshalls and had a nice chat with a couple from the Peak training for the Lakeland 50 on the way round (Hi if you read this). Great views across to Penhill and some enjoyable descents. I think the first man home made it in 2.58 for those interested in times.

[dek]

Lovely day in Wensleydale, blue skys and warm but not too hot for enjoyable running. Really enjoyed it and followed up with a few beers on mates patio in Leyburn, top day out for under a tenner.

[BritNick]

Wensleydale sounds good, but what's all this about hand-rolled hot dogs? I've only ever experienced a ground-unmentionable sausage dropped into a sliced white torpedo roll of pith. I'd like to try a hand-rolled one some time. What's it rolled in?

dek, it sounds idyllic, ending the day with tipples and relaxation on the patio.

[Behind You]

Britnick, clearly your gastronomic standards are much higher than mine!

[MorganW]

JohnK, that Brocken spectre sounds good. I'd like to see one of those one day. When I descended from Fairfield the clouds parted to reveal breathtaking views of Grisedale Tarn down below. I became a bit snap-happy, gawped and enthused. I'm not used to such views. A brief account with links to all the pictures is in the usual ultraploddernick location (link below).

MorganW, good to meet you (and be aware of who I'm talking with).

Nick, looking forward to seeing your photos in a moment; that view alone was worth the (tiny) entry fee.

Good to chat for a bit.

Sorry to depress you further about the shoes; the Roclite 295s straight out of the box were fantastic all day. No problems and dead comfy.

[MorganW]

Yes, Grasmere was excellent.

Just enough clag early on to keep things interesting. There were some issues for some on Helm Crag, lots of shouting and one lost man if I recall; safely discovered at the finish!

I can believe the 22 miles and nearly 7,000'. I was way more tired than after the 4 Passes.

Very happy with a 5.14 circuit and I did enjoy the Gingerbread a day or so later.

[Corniceman]

Thanks LDWA Morcambe for The Grassmere event. i walked the 13 miler with wife and 3 kids and we had a great day. Fantastic spread at the end too.

[number]

Is anyone running the Pendle Witch Way on the 30th April? - I've never done a LDWA event before and it would be nice to know if there will be others running.

You normally get a few runners doing this from Clayton, I'm on recovery run from London Marathon, so hopefully I will finish along with andy who is training for the Fellsman on the 15th May

[IanDarkpeak]

anything on in the next few weeks worth looking at? I'm doing the LDMT but could do with some long runs?

[Joester]

9th Hills and Dales?