The Ben Race

[Madmick]

Glad everyone "enjoyed" it.. it was tough, the mind obviously forgets how bloody difficult this race is even though this was my fifth time!!

I ran 2.05 but was v disapointed as wanted to make under the 2hrs, ran 2.01 last year, but had a crap climb this year, I just had nothing in my legs.

I seen quite a few fallers on the way down and it was absolutely freezing at the summit, a guy was just behind me had his vest off!

My brother took a video clip at the bottom of the grass bank on my phone for 2mins odd so I will try and get it on to you tube and post a link on here.

Not looking forward to the first few steps in the morning!

[Stick]

Anybody whos intrested a few of us get together in the Imperial hotel bar on Friday night before the race where we have a sweepstake, You put a pound in and have a guess at your finishing time, We meet at the same place after the presentation on Sat night about nine and present the nearest to their finishing time with the total of all entries. Its quite intresting to see the differences in estimated to actual.

Great to meet up with Marvin and NotVerMiniMarvin, plus Daz. Results of the pre-race sweepstake...!

Think Stuart must have been waiting at the finishing line!

Ben Nevis Sweepstake 2007 Predicted and Actuals!

Name Club Prediction Attainment

Kate Rogan Wharfedale 2.15.10 2.27.04
Neil Taylor Wharfedale 2.19.47 2.24.23
Chris Newman Wharfedale 1.59.59 1.53.24
Kevin Rogan Wharfedale 2.14.20 2.17.52
Mark Bennett Wharfedale 2.35.00 2.42.27
Stuart Hunn Skipton 1.59.36 1.59.36
Sam Watson Wharfedale 1.59.30 1.52.25
Mark McGoldrick Wharfedale (now!) 1.58.59 1.52.47
Andy Butler Goyt Valley 2.05.59 2.02.00
Andy Robinson Clayton 1.57.04 1.56.48
Ed Robinson Settle Harriers 2.10.16 2.15.11
Mike Fanning Borrowdale 1.39.38 1.34.32
Gareth Pemberton Calder Valley 1.58.29 1.59.09
Andy Robertshaw Otley 1.45.04 1.50.11

[wycoller]

Great to meet up with Marvin and NotVerMiniMarvin, plus Daz. Results of the pre-race sweepstake...!

Think Stuart must have been waiting at the finishing line!

Ben Nevis Sweepstake 2007 Predicted and Actuals!

Name Club Prediction Attainment

Kate Rogan Wharfedale 2.15.10 2.27.04
Neil Taylor Wharfedale 2.19.47 2.24.23
Chris Newman Wharfedale 1.59.59 1.53.24
Kevin Rogan Wharfedale 2.14.20 2.17.52
Mark Bennett Wharfedale 2.35.00 2.42.27
Stuart Hunn Skipton 1.59.36 1.59.36
Sam Watson Wharfedale 1.59.30 1.52.25
Mark McGoldrick Wharfedale (now!) 1.58.59 1.52.47
Andy Butler Goyt Valley 2.05.59 2.02.00
Andy Robinson Clayton 1.57.04 1.56.48
Ed Robinson Settle Harriers 2.10.16 2.15.11
Mike Fanning Borrowdale 1.39.38 1.34.32
Gareth Pemberton Calder Valley 1.58.29 1.59.09

Andy Robertshaw Otley 1.45.04 1.50.11

What happened Stick? Goldy managed 6 mins under prediction and Stuart Hunn was spot on!

[Stick]

What happened Stick? Goldy managed 6 mins under prediction and Stuart Hunn was spot on!

2nd pint in Imperial on Friday evening cost me 4mins 30secs I reckon...

[Madmick]

Got video's uploaded.

First one is only 37 secs long and is at an angle to give you a sore neck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGB3IpMFGpo

This one is 2 mins odd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsbysgSimKw

[watto]

hello stick. did you have a good journey back.

[Daleside]

well done guys - and thanks for all the updates stick!
I was with you in spirit(s)!

[Stick]

well done guys - and thanks for all the updates stick!
I was with you in spirit(s)!

Thanks Daleside! I hope your relay race went well today!

Yep - cheers Watto. Hope you found the detour round the A74 hold-up too. You know, I'm sure the drive's longer on the way back than on the way there

(Mind...I did have to detour to Ilkley to drop off sleepy-head-MB )

[Daleside]

Thanks Daleside! I hope your relay race went well today!

Ha yes - it did - i found the warm up of doing the grisedale horseshoe yesterday particularly useful!!! (you know where my heart lies!)

[Luv Shack]

Got video's uploaded.

First one is only 37 secs long and is at an angle to give you a sore neck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGB3IpMFGpo

This one is 2 mins odd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsbysgSimKw

"Thanks" MM!!!
(some judicial editing required, thank god it’s mostly blurred by the drizzle)

Well, that was a real toughie, seriously brutal.....
Having considerable difficulty walking without wincing....
Unpacking the van back at Kinder was a real trial, up & down steps not good!
Many thanks to those who made it happen, a very special event..