Well done to all, finishers or not:thumbup:
Well done to all, finishers or not:thumbup:
Just a heads up to Nicky Spinks after last weekends BG record to run a top 10 today is top draw running.
Those that know Nicky well would say predictableOriginally Posted by Stagger
she'll be racing on Monday aswell
All go, no quit Nicky respect!Those that know Nicky well would say predictable
Ouch is all I can say! I finished, but my clubmate didn't. Wheels fell off for me after coming off Gable, I'm not sure why but en-route to Honister I suddenly ran out of steam. Had to walk a half mile or so, which is quite unusual, and then managed to pick up my feet and run down to Honister. Loads of you will have seen me lay down on the way up Dale Head, my legs were shot and I seriously wanted to jack in but hung on. Descent off Dale head was messy, fell over twice after the quarry on the way back to Rosthwaite and again had to walk a short way. Struggled into the finish in 4:23 in a dismal 168th place. I will go back and do this again at some point and do it justice. Today was not my day but I was glad to finish. Weather was super hot and muggy, not ideal conditions at all, I think I drank about 5 litres of fluid today (before and during the race) but still feel dehydrated. Kudos to all finishers, and those that put in a brave effort.
A big thanks to borrowdale fell runners,marshalls n helpers, and to everyone that was handing out water jellybabys and encouragement.
wheels fell off climbing dalehead (cramp) but managed to drag myself round and my dodgey knee deccended like a old granny thow, too hot for me!
Cheers Steve. Another year another retirement on top of Gable. Think I'll have to start not letting my heart overule my brain in future for these long races. Haven't been running particulary well all year but still found myself on the start line. Thank you to the summit marshalls on Gable (Howgill harriers) for the escort back to Stonethwaite and then a lift to the finish and thank you to the organisers for sticking around awaiting our arrival - apologies for the late check in- definitely picked up the lantern rouge.
A pleasure to meet Livi & Wharefego early doors & good to see the big man Amex chillin at Esk Hause with his possee.
Bad luck Manhar, good effort though. Great pics Ian, weather looks good.
Some snaps here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84289964@N06/
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