Three Peaks Fell Race

[Sam Harrison]

I started with my windshirt on but it came off within 10 minutes, same with the gloves!

[Stolly]

I agree - I was told that when I picked up my number and I just said to the lady that I didn't have any and she said nevermind then! BUt however windy it was I never once thought of getting my jacket out - T shirt all the way.

The weather was exactly the same yesterday and I guess the guys making the decisions were maybe not local and being ultra cautious - I actually ran topless most of the way and never once felt cold in the slightest. Thanks to geronimo for lending me some gloves and a buff and to Stevefoster for paying a quid towards my desperately needed beefburger at the end.

[stevefoster]

Speaking of wind, going up the stone slabs toward Ingleborough the runner in front of me treated me to a bowel bugle rendition in F-Major, very stirring and lasted well over 45 seconds, with an encore. Better out than in i suppose:w00t:

[Stolly]

Just a thought Stolly - I noticed you mentioned the favorable line off Whernside that cuts out some of the rough stuff.
But due to the flagging now, it's a breach of the rules.

I noticed a high profile runner take that line - they took about a minute out of me in doing so - I was tempted to follow but didn't want to risk a DQ.

As said runner rejoined, a marshall was there and seemed to exchange polite chit chat with him and nothing else was said.

I've struggled with cramp of Whernside like many others and that line would appear a big advantage not just in view of time, but in view of well-being.

Despite being a bit peeved, I haven't and wouldn't report it - what would the rest of you do?

WP the favourable line off of whernside cuts virtually all of the crap out - someone in the know could cut 3 minutes of their time, maybe more. I doubt the 2:46 record will ever be broken nowadays because all the short cuts of old have been shut.

[vburke]

What a fantastic day! I loved it and can't wait for next year! First time for me and have had the past four weeks off with injury but was able to get round in 4.33 so was really pleased. I swear i was smiling the whole way round - although at times i was feeling a bit pooh - i really really enjoyed it and can't wait to do it again! What an amazing event!
Met some lovely people too and super marshalls.

[Mike T]

I had my Haglofs Oz top on the whole way round - If I could have easily taken it off I would have at one stage - between 10 and 15km - but the rest of the time I felt fine. One cup of water at Hill Inn only - PB by 6 minutes - 4.23.19. Fell on the final descent, putting holes in my face/glasses/garmin/Haglofs top! An expensive fall.

[brett]

I spectated, didn't really want to as I had entered and gave my place up.... but hey ho

Memorable moments

Ben Abdelnoor being told several times by spectators he was first Lady
Ben finishing 3rd
Manhar finishing in fine spirits
Cycling from the Hill Inn back to Horton into a fantastic headwind, looking over my shoulder to find a father cycling with a small child on a trailer bike tucked in behind
Feet in the Cowclaps having a great run
Allan Greenwood running
Tony Varley completing his 20th

and loads more!

[Mike T]

WP the favourable line off of whernside cuts virtually all of the crap out - someone in the know could cut 3 minutes of their time, maybe more. I doubt the 2:46 record will ever be broken nowadays because all the short cuts of old have been shut.

.... and what about those who climbed the gate rather than waiting in the queue for the stile at about the 12km mark........?

[gafrymynydd]

That was a tough race, first time i done it and about 12 miles more than I've ever raced before. Did one 24 mile run training for it last sunday haha!! sort of put in perspective what pace I was looking at doing compared to 10-12 mile races. Awsome event though and the support on route was amazing, so many people offering water and stuff and marshalling was brilliant.
Quite happy with my first go, crossed in 03:25:04 and 28th overall. Will be back next year for a proper crack at it.
Thanks to all involved.

[Ady In Accy]

Fantastic day out - big well done to all who ran, my feet were sore after only 7 or so miles of gentle trotting about on the course. Hope to do the 3pcx in Sept and perhaps some low key fell races before then in my attempt for achieving some sort of race fitness.
Anyway, until I can enjoy hooning around the fells I was snapping as part of the Sportsunday team today - I was part way up PG & part way up toward Sulber Nick with my camera. Dave was at the finish and the lovely Laura was teetering about on Whernside - pics are in the process of being uploaded but I suspect they will be up until midnight re-sizing, uploading etc. I do not have any pics here as they are being fiddled with but managed to get 1 random one back off them via email so at least I can post 1 up - keep your peepers peeled at Sportsunday for loadsa pics shortly(ish).

Have 2 words to say to Mr Nuttall from BH as he reads as a guest - PICKLE JUICE!