Heptonstall Recce 29th Jan

[Trig]

Not too bad; The missing pictures showed blazing sunshine. Good news is no wind.

29 Jan	Morning	0 °c	0 °c		1030 mb	0.4 mm	74 %		2 mph
In Detail	Afternoon	4 °c	2 °c	2	1027 mb	0.1 mm	48 %		3 mph

[Trig]

Just did my hill reps and bumped into Tod Harriers flying through the village.

Still on for Sunday.............

[joeyd]

And 3 coming over for Eccleshill road runners as well. Should be a good turn out. Souinds like an extra tureen of soup will be needed .

[The Jedimaster]

So, by the looks of the weather forecast for Heptonstall on Sunday (4˚ Foggy) we might lose a few on the moors ; - )

I'm happy to lead a quicker paced group for those short on time if there is a call for one? Any takers?

[joeyd]

How quick is quick? I wouldn't want to get left behind or keep everybody waiting. I'm usually in the top half of races...

[Trig]

I reckon Jedi Master could do the race in 2 hours and 05-10 min but might do a fast recce in 2 hours 30min? Right Jedi????

[The Jedimaster]

I reckon Jedi Master could do the race in 2 hours and 05-10 min but might do a fast recce in 2 hours 30min? Right Jedi????

Sounds about right Trig, I was thinking a quick group could be out and back in 2hrs 30mins ish – How does that sound Joeyd? Anyone worried they might get left behind the fast paced recce group shouldn't lose any sleep as they would only get picked up by the mid pace group : - )

[Trig]

Sounds about right Trig, I was thinking a quick group could be out and back in 2hrs 30mins ish – How does that sound Joeyd? Anyone worried they might get left behind the fast paced recce group shouldn't lose any sleep as they would only get picked up by the mid pace group : - )

My mid pace effort might do just under 3 hours (I would aim to the race in 2.30) - hoping we can find someone to do a steady group in 3.30

[southernsoftie]

Steady will be the order of the day with me - longest run since injury last year, plus I'll probably have DOMS from today's gym sesh (hit lower body hard...not well planned at all!).

Think I can just about remember the route..?

(Also just realised I've been telling everyone on Twitter it was Saturday Steve. Off now to fix things...)

[joeyd]

I'll see how I feel on the day. It's tempting to push myself and go with a faster group (like you say, I can always join up with the following group if I can't keep up!). I did the race in 2.37 last year, so would hope to improve on that this time round. A just under 3 hour recce might be more the pace for the weekend though .