Three Peaks Fell Race

[Hes]

My race is still in the balance as I'm struggling with a back injury having recovered from reactive arthritis in my knee so I'm not in great shape. If I make it to the startline, my plan is to make the cut offs and get round seeing this as a stepping stone to getting fit again. My PR is 4.30 but if I can do it in 5 I'll be happy. It seems unlikely at the moment but you can never say never!

(its so annoying, this is the first year I'm running it now that I live in Horton...it feels like it should be 'my' race!)

Less than a week to go now. What times are people hoping for? I did it in under 4 hours the last couple of times but am hoping for sub 5 this year as I'm not as fit now. Anyone got any experience of running just under 5 hours and care to share their checkpoint times?

[Travs]

First time for me, and barring anything spectacular or disastrous, I'll be somewhere between 4 and 5 hours. Hoping to be at the quicker end of that range if I'm honest, but will see on the day.

[Stolly]

I'm doing the race having last run it (badly) in 2011 - time circa 4:40. One of the few times Hester's beaten me (or in this case hammered me) in a fell race . My fastest proper race time is something like 4:20 yonks ago but I ran round solo in 2012 in 3:55, when I was as fit as a butchers dog, so I'll have that pipe dream to aim for. I'll be happy with anything sub 4:30 to be honest

[CalFerguson]

First time for me, aiming for sub 5/to finish it...

[Howgill Tarrier]

Fourth time for me, twice sub-4 hr and best 3hr49 when I first trotted round without a care in the world... Lack of training means if I get to the start line it'll be to just make it round and not hate every minute like last year! Not one to do on several nights very poor sleep.

[Fozzy42]

This years my 10th on the trot, hoping for a pb but we'll see. Times have ranged from 4hrs 21mins to just under 5hrs. Been training well so hoping to stick to a 4hrs 10mins schedule, fingers crossed. Looking forward to it, just hope the weather is not as abysmal as last year,it was friggin bitter.

[RichardB]

I'm running this for first time on Saturday. I'd like to get away with a bum bag rather than a vest/pack - so wondering whether I need to carry much liquid. Are there opportunities to get water on the course?
I watched a YouTube video that looked like there was some water containers on one of the climbs?

[anonymouse]

I think there are 4 water stations on the route, which is enough for me. If you drink lots you might need to carry something.

[CalFerguson]

I'm running this for first time on Saturday. I'd like to get away with a bum bag rather than a vest/pack - so wondering whether I need to carry much liquid. Are there opportunities to get water on the course?
I watched a YouTube video that looked like there was some water containers on one of the climbs?

Was just going to ask the same question, mate! I normally do 2 hours without a drink but like you, don't want to carry a vest/pack and would rather run with a bum bag

[RichardB]

Nice one - thanks for the confirmation.