What a scorcher!!!! The first 3hrs were the worse, the humidity was unbearable. Never seen so many people drop out of a race. Loads going down with cramp, especially going up Great Gable. Plenty water available on route which helped big time. Happy to get around in 5.30hrs, congratulations to Ben on his fantastic win. Thanks to all involved, especially the butty ladies.
Wow, amazing run out today, so hot, plenty of water about tho, carried a bottle and kept dunking hat, I was soaked most of the race. Had a bad run last year 6:22, about 5:10 this year, well pleased. Manic fast descent off Pillar, good line off Scafell and a good descent down Lingmell. Thanks to all the Marshalls en route, and everyone else involved in the organisation of this great race. Last year I said "never again". Well done to all the runners today.
Wow way to hot for me told my mate to take it easy through first two cp's as I climbed with ben and simon to whin rigg what a idiot I am wish id listened to my own advice (payed the price later on) 27 mins down on last yr. cramping started around pillar just before marshall asked me if id wanted to drop out! thanks for that, I carnt of looked good!! Massive thanks to Neil and his mate at the foot of gable for the food n drink :thumbup: started to feel better around sprinkling tarn. Well done everyone.
Well done to everyone who did this today, bloody 'ell it was a scorcher, hats off to ya'all.
Must av been me wid the Camera at sprinkling tarn mate Looking good.Originally Posted by Woodzy
Stunning day out on the fells, absolutely chuffed to have got round, thoughts of jacking after the leg wobble induced by that first descent were soon banished after refreshments at Greendale and every ascent felt easy after that! Getting the food right was the key, lots of salty stuff, Red rice salad with feta (Delia Smith) is highly recommended!! Well done to all who made it round and the retirees for giving it a good crack.
always good to see ur smiley face dobo, look forward to the pic's not so sure on me looking good though!
What an experience, really enjoyed this. The combination of a very hard route and the heat made it a challenge and pleased to have got round ok. First time racing on this and I'd been hoping for a good clear day after a few concerns on the recce, so I'll not complain about the weather!
Many thanks to all the marshalls, organisers and spectators handing out water.
A great day out, one to remember.
Well done to all those bold enough to set off in the heat at yesterday's Wasdale. Here are some photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9829898...57634629890859
Most were taken the start/finish field or at the wildebeest-like watering hole of Greendale Gill, where some amusing ways of cooling off were demonstrated. At the finish I stopped taking photos for a while because I could't simultaneously perform my timing duties, so there will be quite a chunk of you missing from there.
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