It's now up and running.Originally Posted by Comfortably_Numb
It's now up and running.
Were you there then Deejay?
I didn't see you, though there were a few from NFR.
Myself? Well, my first go at this and it's bloody hard work, though what else d'you expect from 6000' in 13-ish miles:closed:
Weather was perfect (if a little windy), but the climbs....good grief... As I say 6000' in 13 miles is going to hurt...and it did. Many of the climbs and descents are epic:w00t:. I found the contouring difficult and when I went sternum over apex, (ahem!) I told myself that my shadow would not be darkening this doorstep again.... But we all know the memory fades, and a few hours after finishing, I am thinking how to do better next time.
I know I dropped a couple of places at the end through a small nav errorand then, as soon as I hit Tarmac, started to cramp:angry:
I did 4.02 and had planned about 4 hours, so pleased enough with that. In crappy weather, this would be one HARD race. As ever, how the folk at the sharp end manage to post such spectacular times, I don't know... It is a tough route.
Thanks to Jon B and the helpers for making it happen...the logistics can't be easy. In the spirit of supporting the people that support the sport, I bought a pair of shoes from the PB van, Cheers.
Good work posting that so fast comfortably numb.... Good to see the terrain again.
Nice video - well done for that!
Well Done Simon, good route isn't it :thumbup:
Many thanks to the organisers and marshals for an excellent race yesterday. Excellent video Comfortably_Numb - gives a really good feel for the route and conditions. I managed to take a few photos en route: http://www.flickr.com/photos/4773480...7635135070630/
Thanks for all the cheery greetings and introductions at Winder checkpoint, many new faces and sweaty, snotty handshakes! Good to see so many people having a grand day out.
Well Steve, if you'd said that about 2pm yesterday, I'd have told you to bugger off.... However, as is the way for all of us, the passing of a few hours and a couple of pints means that I am looking forward to next year!!!
The contouring and slimy tussocks aren't my usual bag, and those climbs and descents are huge. Did 4.02, so well under 4 next time..... And as for the tussocks and slime, I needed a bit of talking to..."Man-up and get on with it!"
The last third was great, but my ankles were battered and having slid down on my 'arris a couple of times, there were little stones and grass stuck up mi shorts. I'll spare you the details, but it's not pleasant... Approach grass surfing with caution and preferably cycling shorts:wink:.
Bloody tough route, but if it was easy it wouldn't be a proper fell race would it?!
Again, thanks to all. I imagine marshalling up there in poor weather would be tough, and a big responsibility for the RO to take on.
You alreet, Steve?
Hi, yes shame I missed you LR. It is a toughie, I'd forgotten just how tough! I felt worse in the last two miles than I had at Borrowdale!
Alreet Simon, running with a pain free knee, lakes at weekend on a BG support, leg 4:thumbup:
Well Done DJ, tough route, noticed you on some pics
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