Omm 2012

[Splatcher]

I was unable to get to the Physio until today, his first words when I removed my sock was “wow” to the sight of the bruising, he has recommended I don’t run the OMM. He has prescribed “ice bucket treatment” 3 times a day; the thing is I can walk with little to no discomfort, OK my leg and foot are black and blue but I can stand on one leg OK. Still thinking of doing the OMM on Saturday.

Anybody else suffered similar symptoms?

ATB

Tahr

Wot, insanity in the face of crippling injury? All the time. See you in Sedbergh...

[ba-ba]

I've written a quick preview of the racing here.
Naturally I did this instead of packing my food. Oops. At least I got my flapjack baked before I did this!

See you all at the weekend. I'm running B and will be wearing a Pennine ribbon on my bag for the whole time.

[Toreador]

Anybody else suffered similar symptoms?

My partner did something similar a few years ago. The physio was a runner so knew there was little point telling her not to do the event. She got round wearing walking boots (for extra support). I expect she'd do the same again...

[karen nash]

yep. Amazingly colourful and swollen ankle the Sunday before the Fellsman. Had to limp off the fell after a long sit down and really thought I might faint. Took for ever getting back to car park and could harly walk for a couple of days. Still did the fellsman tho! pics are on a thread here somewhere. Took longer to recover afterwards but I wanted to do the Fellsman! but then I am not perhaps very sensible

[Boy Wonder]

Bags packed and ready to go!! Looks like it's going to be cold overnight so I've opted for a slightly heavier/warmer sleeping bag than usual, which has pushed the pack weight up to 5kg, all squashed into a 22l sac.

We're competing in the Medium Score, off just before 10 so aiming for overnight camp at 4 - save us a good spot! With a combined age of 116 we're looking to do well in the Vets handicap.

Best of luck to all!

[Hank]

Bags packed and ready to go!! Looks like it's going to be cold overnight so I've opted for a slightly heavier/warmer sleeping bag than usual, which has pushed the pack weight up to 5kg, all squashed into a 22l sac.

We're competing in the Medium Score, off just before 10 so aiming for overnight camp at 4 - save us a good spot! With a combined age of 116 we're looking to do well in the Vets handicap.

Best of luck to all!

Aye, looks like being cold overnight. I've not packed yet. Definitely going to pack something extra for camp, but not decided whether it'll be another base-layer, silk sleeping-bag liner or a heavier down top. I've not used a silk liner before... do they add much warmth? I'm thinking for the weight I might be better off with something specifically for my upper body.

I'm on Medium Score too. With a mate who's never a done a mountain marathon before. Looks like he's picked what could be a tasty one weather-wise!

[Toreador]

Doesn't sound that cold overnight (compared to the RAB) - the rain's due to arrive before midnight and keep the frost away. Met Office currently say +4 minimum, +7 by dawn, so I'm risking my minimus...

[karen nash]

Agree Toredador. Earlier this week I was worried but the cold weather seems to be Fri night and Sat day time, with cloud and some rain by Sunday. So perhaps not so cold on sun am, at least no colder than the RAB. So now I have to decide- tiny bag and silk liner plus ALL my clothes or heavier, bulkier but warmer bag? hmmm

[RaceTheSweeper]

I intend to get to the event centre quite early on Sunday to see the front runners come in. Mr RTS got his sack down to 7kg without sacrificing much so he is happy. Hope to see some of you at the finish. I'll be the one cheering EVERYONE in. Good luck :-)
Just incase anyone heading home and will be taking the Snake pass route it is closed on Saturday from 7am till Sunday 5pm.

[BillJ]

Have a good weekend all of you.
Looks like I'm not going to be running - had a cold bug all week, tried a short test run at lunchtime and I'm just not up to it. Gutted. My pack's glaring disappointedly at me from beside the door.