Sorry Boxers - think I was getting this race confused with another who were planning to print T-shirts, but as fate would have it I actually won a Salomon T-shirt as a spot prize! How weird is that?
Anyway, a really good turn out, nice route and a great atmosphere. Echo the thoughts re activities for younger children. My daughter isn't old enough to race so I would only take her along if I know there will be something she can do.
Also echo the thoughts re organization. Thanks to the Settle team who were out in force and in particular to the marshall who called me back when I went wrong. In a figure-of-eight course it is apparently important not to get to the midway cross-over point and go back down the bit you first came up... whoops.
And good to meet another forumite (Wharfeego) in the flesh for the first time. He looks nothing like his picture...
Did anyone else find an unusual amount of grass after their post-race bath/shower? I had enough to feed a small goat left in the plughole.
First time at Settle Hills for me. I really enjoyed it. That's quite a descent!
Some pics here (not mine): http://www.flickr.com/photos/4001593...7630160001276/
A reminder that the Settle Hills Race is a bit earlier than normal this year - on 19th May because it's the Intercounty Fellrunning Championships.
There are junior races (U16 and U18) but these are pre-entry only and limited to county teams.
Senior race is entry on the day but county teams need to be pre-entered.
See full details at http://www.settleharriers.org/settlehills_race.htm
Further questions...
I am a county selector also and wanted to check about the senior men. It is 5 to run (not 4) and 3 to count?Also,are substitutions allowed on the day,as per last year?
Cheers.