Hi John/Lummox - will be good to see you, not sure any other ex-colleagues are doing it but you never know.Originally Posted by Lummox
Hi John/Lummox - will be good to see you, not sure any other ex-colleagues are doing it but you never know.
I've been following the forecast and I'm fearing I might get trapped 'on the other side' by the snow. It'll be waiting in the wings at midday and all over us before 3pm. I might not get back over the M62 in time even without my usual post-race chat. I'm wondering if I should go. I'll check the forecast again tomorrow at 5am and decide. I hope it's not 13th time unlucky.
Fast and frozen underfoot will be bad for me: I've got to stay slow to reduce the risks of aggravating injury. This is yet another 'comeback' run.
However, the fact that I've not been able to train, for fear of the same thing, might help to keep me in the slow but relatively safe 4.30-5.00 hr bracket.
I'll be taking along Ibuprofen gel to baste my haunch as necessary.
Looking forward to seeing a lot of old and new forum friends.
I'll be in a purple Fell Pony vest.
Just been outside to bring in the cat.
It's seriously cold...
Well I think I'm now not Rombolding unfortunately. Its a last minute decision but what with the snow predicted to start falling here in Settle from about mid-day, which could make getting back from Guiseley a real drag, the fact that the ground on Ilkley Moor will be rock hard anyway and doesn't yet have any snow, whilst there's already a ton of snow to run on and enjoy in the Dales, and that I was let down by a Harry care assistant and have to take Harry my border collie with me where ever I go, I think I'll run my own 20 odd mile solo (plus dog) mission from Ingleton - Gragareth, Great Coum and Whernside with a bit of luck.
Sorry Rombolds. Maybe next year
Should be some snow on the moor for the folk who aren't 'racing round' :thumbup:
Poacher turned game-keeper
It was fast conditions as predicted, with no sinking into bogs involved at all. Even so, Graham Pearce's winning time of 2:27 is pretty awesome. I was pleased to finish half an hour behind him after a rubbish buildup.
There was no unavoidable sheet ice but there was quite a bit of snow around Lanshaw Lad and Whetstone Gate. It started snowing in Guiseley about 12:30.
Yep. 15 mins faster than last year for me in 3.06. Definitely faster, but you had to watch your step. Bet there were a few tweaked ankles. Hope the Ripon Harrier is ok who took a tumble as we were coming down the farm track after the Quarry car park. Big well done to Mr Pearce, amazing time & will take some beating.
Went in for a cuppa afterwards & came out to plenty of snow. Hope all the remaining runners & walkers get back safely.
Aanyone know who was the first lady back and her time please. Snowing nicely over Halifax way now. Should be good for a walk in the snow and a pint at a local pub tomorrow.
Well, I knocked 1 hour and 8 minutes off last years Stride, so I am very pleased with that. I had a great run, came home in 4:01 and it was fab. Frozen bogs - ok you pick up speed, but I think I prefer flying across bouncing peat bogs and getting muddy. Great event. Glad I went, nearly didn't.
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