Quote Originally Posted by marrow View Post
Whilst everyone seems very excited at the prospect of racing (as opposed to chugging round the course) in gnarly conditions it is worth remembering that this is not just a local race, but a national one. There is considerable pressure on those likely to score points in the Championship to get to the race whatever. When the overnight temperatures are going to be considerably below zero, the obvious dangers of travelling are self evident. If I where a twitter user: #not convinced.....
I think this is a really good point which no-one seems to be addressing-I think it would be wrong for it to still be classed as an English Championship race when the conditions are this extreme and it isn't possible for runners to make it to the start. Obviously it will effect the championships if potential championship contenders cannot make it to the race. Also if we have to carry all this extra kit its more like doing a mountain marathon than a championship fell race which is not what we have all been training for.