Well done Richard P, Jez and Fozzy. Excellent running. Had a tough one myself. 34 down on last year. Can only blame the lack of really hard hill work as I'm reasonably fit. While we're starting the moaning. Some of the walkers were a bit of pain this year. Spreading out descent from Whernside. Oh - wish they'd sort the grub out too! ; )
My first time, and I really enjoyed it. I found the hardest part of the course was that final descent on tired legs. Rarely have I been so pleased to see a finish line.
Many, many thanks to the organisers, marshals and everyone else involved in putting on a brilliantly event.
well done everyone, sounds like a toughie!! just browsing this thread bathing in 26C in sunny krakow but reading this makes me yearn to be on the fells in the wind and rain
Ditto.Originally Posted by Stevio
Some great action pics there. Almost makes me wish I had done it but it was hellish windy in the dales that day. Any rules against using your windproof jacket as a sail (a la school playground) to aid the ascents?
Well done everyone! Some more pictures here: http://www.rochdaleharriers.co.uk/ga...ePeaks2012.htm
The wind going up Whernside last year was extremely strong, so I did just that and nearly took off on cresting the skyline. I'm not sure how the marshalls managed to stay on terra firma.
I think mine was acting as a windbreak rather than a sail for most of the run!
By the way - No 251 Ian Wade from Handsworth Roadhogs RC - you left your labelled drinks bottle halfway up Whernside and then another one halfway up Ingleborough.
Shame on you.
Nice one BJ. That's a gallery well worth looking at. The photographer (thee?) has put in a lot of work to cover so many areas of the course. Great to view large (not like some pro outfits who are only interested in financial gain from viewers). Thanks for sharing.
Best race pics I've seen in a while. The ones shot from the same place get a bit boring before too long. These ones give a good impression of the event.
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