RobH has it. The check-point has been moved so the iDent timing station can get Mobile signal.
As previously said in the thread iDent has been used for timing and safety reasons. As the diversion is only 150m I'm sure everyone will buy in to the benefits that this brings and that these outweigh the disadvantages of this diversion.
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it was like Karno's Picnic on the skyline today
couldn't chuck your gel wrapper without hitting another runner
I tried the down-and-up, and reckon I could do it a couple of minutes quicker than the top (mainly cos've how tortoise-like I am on the flat bits) - but only if I don't cramp up in the attempt...
Good run out in cold, icy conditions. Everything frozen, so bogs were easy to cross over Brown Knoll. Did the down and up (maybe be quicker...). Also a few other little shortcuts. Good crew out today: Carl Bell, Lee Newton, Steve Hebb, Ben Mounsey, Gav Mullholland, Stu Bond, Dave Taylor. Lots of banter.
Evening all.
I'm not an experienced fell runner (trail/roadie) so just after any info regarding suitability? From looking at the websites it looks as though the route is obviously not marked, I wondered whether you get away with it by following others on the day or whether it needs a reccie in advance? Any info regarding the course would also be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Rich.
Bows and arrows at the ready gentlemen....Originally Posted by Richantsmith86
It's a champs race so should be plenty around to follow, but I wouldn't rely on it if I was you. Recce is the gold standard, not only will you learn the general layout (even if you don't get it exactly right), but you will also learn what to expect and therefore what to save in reserve. If you're not able to do a full recce, definitely recce the final half which is tricky, and the most likely point to find yourself on your own.
Well, a couple of points.
1. The race is full, so unless you've already entered and somehow got through the vetting process, the question is moot.
2. If you are in the race, then I would say you need to know where you are going and don't rely on others
No. I'd argue navigational ability should be the gold standard. But a lot of fell runners only rely on a recce, that much is true.
Any Nav work for me is done during the recce, to save time during the race, it's not only about route choice. If everybody relied on map and compass during the race it would slow things down considerably for a lot of people.
Yep, which is why I'd argue a lot of fellrunners are not great navigators. I thought my navigational ability was reasonably ok from hill walking. Then I started orienteering and found out just how bad I really was.
If you are a good navigator, then on something like a fell race, where micro-navigation is usually not that important (as, for example it is on a MM or O event), then using a map and compass during the race should cost you no more than seconds.
Well I'm not a great navigator and I'm happy to admit that, but I have an excellent memory so the fastest way for me to race is to work out my Nav from a recce and then remember it. Doesn't stop me getting lost but is far quicker than trying to Nav on the day.
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