I ended up collecting a total of 6 gel wrappers, along with an assortment of other wrappers left non-runners - it's a shame people can't tidy up after them!
Excellent race, well organised and marshalled, thoroughly enjoyed it.
I ended up collecting a total of 6 gel wrappers, along with an assortment of other wrappers left non-runners - it's a shame people can't tidy up after them!
Excellent race, well organised and marshalled, thoroughly enjoyed it.
My longest race so far and boy was that an arrow in the knee. Great weather, great views, great water stations but I crumbled at about mile 12 and faded back about 15 places. My knees are now telling me to have a couple of weeks off.
There should probably be suncream at the later water stations, I pretty much sweated all mine off by then and still got some sunburn.
A grip I saw two gell packs discarded on the course whoever done that is a total disgrace.[/QUOTE]
Did you pick them up?
One of them!
I was in too much pain to care about the other
Originally Posted by John Peel
I know this is off topic, but I'd highly recommend buying some P20. I think they range from SPF20 - 50+ - I use the latter as I'm very fair. It's pricey at £25 a bottle, but lasts all day (8 hours or so), has a good degree of water resistance and does not get sweated out. Downside is the price and the fact that it can stain your clothes if you put them on shortly after application, not a biggy really for club vest and racing shorts. I'd normally avoid recommending a product but...
Likewise, longest race for me - felt lousy for the last 2 miles but as soon as I'd got some water over and down me at the finish, vowed to do it again! Hope your knees feel better soon.
Cheers for the tip Sam, I'll keep that in mind for the next sunny race.
Just uploaded my photos. These are what was left after discarding the chaff. Can't believe how many there still are! What an amazing day it was, with excellent marshal support and a nice pile of sandwiches at the finish. Thanks to all who made it happen.
As I said on Facebook great album. Really sums up the day very well.
Thanks Pat. Did you notice the big gap in coverage between the top of the climb and Peep-O-Day? That was when the blow-up occurred.
BritNick, great photos.
I especially like the ones showing the perspective climbing onto Kinder edge after Mill Hill and the perspective of descending to the Sett valley.
Sorry you blew up in the last third, but it was nice to get you back for being 20 seconds ahead of me throughout Fun on the Fells on Friday evening.
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