Edale Skyline Fell Race

[bigfella]

I intend to adopt the philosophy of a Camel and rely on my built in emergency supplies.

I will also use my well known inate sense of direction rather than a compass (or perhaps not)

[Will_B]

My map from Lakes Runner has the correct route on it - that is it does not go through the field but continues along the ridgeline, which is a more accurate reflection of the 'Skyline' IMO.

[IanDarkpeak]

How strict is this emergency 200 calories, because I quite often run with homemade cake, of which I haven't got a clue of the calorific content other than it's most likely over 200! If it's got to be something with labelled calories then a couple of Power Gels (at 110 cals each) will have to do.

Well unless it says on a packet it has 200 calories who am I to argue but should you show me some super energy rich flapjack I'll pass it, 4 jelly babys or some crackers will not, remember these are emergency foods and as such you should have them at the finish, you should be carrying other food seperately to eat on your run.

There is to be a kitcheck for an undisclosed number at the finish, emergency food is on the kitlist.....!!!

[Sam Harrison]

Well unless it says on a packet it has 200 calories who am I to argue but should you show me some super energy rich flapjack I'll pass it, 4 jelly babys or some crackers will not, remember these are emergency foods and as such you should have them at the finish, you should be carrying other food seperately to eat on your run.

There is to be a kitcheck for an undisclosed number at the finish, emergency food is on the kitlist.....!!!

Makes sense! Did there always used to be a requirement to have emergency food or is that a new thing this year?

[IanDarkpeak]

Makes sense! Did there always used to be a requirement to have emergency food or is that a new thing this year?

I "Think" this is the first time it is a requirement, we've like other races suggested/reccomended extra food above what you intend to eat on the race.

[cerenko]

I always use boots go bar, 315 cal, 41g carb, 21 g protein per par, for £1.50.
I carried and ate two last year in the race so this year I will have to carry three and save one, good tasting and they do not get hard in the cold and pull your teeth out, also had a Turkish delight last year towards the end which got me through the last mile of hell.

[cerenko]

Thanks for posting the link to race map, got mine today, shows averything you need to know , Great

[IanFitz]

Kraft/Cadury/Bassets (depending on your age!) have kindly provided 200+ bags of their new mini jelly babies so there will be some extras available for people who aren't fully kitted up.

you'll still have to carry them though! and i'm not sure if Burty will be making an appearance this year...

[ba-ba]

going to need a bigger bum-bag this year what with the thermal and extra food!

[Xerxes]

Does anyone know when the decision will be known on whether the field can be expanded to 400 or not? I am carboloading in the hope I may run.