3 Fell races in the day

[Tindersticks]

I'd never managed 3 races in a day, mainly due to the logistics of fitting in the races. However, today if everything went to plan it was possible. The main drawback being that I'm working tonight and didn't fancy the thought of a nightshift after a hectic day of racing. After abit of 'umming and aahing' I thought, sod it lets give it a go.

Race 1. Tour of Norland moor...6.4miles 900ft 10.30am
Race 2. Sheep fell over.....3miles 650ft 1pm
Race 3. Grasmere sports....1.6miles 886ft 4pm

Norland was 1hr drive from home then Sheep fell was only 20 minutes drive after Norland.

Grasmere was a 2hr drive after Sheep fell and thankfully I hit no major traffic as I only had 30 minutes to play with.

Well it's done, often wondered if 3 in the day was possible. Would I do it again?.......no.

[Stagger]

Well Done Darren

You are a star of the top order

[Witton Park]

Well done Darren. I'd often toyed with the 3 races in 3 days as many tell me Ron Hill did over Easter Weekend and did it once, but never 3 in a day.
You must have been looking to piece that one together for some time

[JohnH]

Well done for getting to Grasmere and achieving 3 in one day. You'll need to pop back to Littleborough to collect you 1st MV40 prize for Sheep Fell Over though I think all at the race presentation were impressed that you were heading for Grasmere at the time!

For completeness, I think I should also mention that you did Malham Show on Saturday afternoon so that was 4 in 24 hours! You did only do one on Saturday, didn't you??

[Graham Breeze]

For completeness, I think I should also mention that you did Malham Show on Saturday afternoon so that was 4 in 24 hours! You did only do one on Saturday, didn't you??

Well with only 2 1/2 miles on Saturday (and don't give me all that stuff about just coming off a night shift!) no wonder you could do 3 races on Sunday which didn't challenge your famed navigational skills.

More importantly: how is cooking for yourself going?

Graham

[superflyguy]

great stuff Darren. I can only imagine what your legs must feel like!

[fellephant]

I'd never managed 3 races in a day, mainly due to the logistics of fitting in the races. However, today if everything went to plan it was possible. The main drawback being that I'm working tonight and didn't fancy the thought of a nightshift after a hectic day of racing. After abit of 'umming and aahing' I thought, sod it lets give it a go.

Race 1. Tour of Norland moor...6.4miles 900ft 10.30am
Race 2. Sheep fell over.....3miles 650ft 1pm
Race 3. Grasmere sports....1.6miles 886ft 4pm

Norland was 1hr drive from home then Sheep fell was only 20 minutes drive after Norland.

Grasmere was a 2hr drive after Sheep fell and thankfully I hit no major traffic as I only had 30 minutes to play with.

Well it's done, often wondered if 3 in the day was possible. Would I do it again?.......no.

Blinkin Eck!

[The Navigator]

Nice one Darren
As soon as I saw the thread title I knew it had to be you!

[wharfeego]

Fishslip!


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The Man Who Can!

[Sam W]

I'd never managed 3 races in a day, mainly due to the logistics of fitting in the races. However, today if everything went to plan it was possible. The main drawback being that I'm working tonight and didn't fancy the thought of a nightshift after a hectic day of racing. After abit of 'umming and aahing' I thought, sod it lets give it a go.

Race 1. Tour of Norland moor...6.4miles 900ft 10.30am
Race 2. Sheep fell over.....3miles 650ft 1pm
Race 3. Grasmere sports....1.6miles 886ft 4pm

Norland was 1hr drive from home then Sheep fell was only 20 minutes drive after Norland.

Grasmere was a 2hr drive after Sheep fell and thankfully I hit no major traffic as I only had 30 minutes to play with.

Well it's done, often wondered if 3 in the day was possible. Would I do it again?.......no.

Blimey - bon effort! Feel inspired to try for two in a day, though it'll realistically not be until next summer (and I'm unlikely to win any prizes!)