Three Peaks Fell Race

[Wobblehead]

Just sent my begging e-mail!

[alf.t]

Good luck everybody!

But make sure you finish to avoid wise ass remarks from the sour unentereds.

[Amex]

I know many did not get on this but i did, but my operation date has come through for the 1st of February 2008, i will be on crutches for 2 weeks not allowed to run for 6 weeks after.
Much as i would love to do this i won't be able, do i tell the organisers or swap/sell/give/auction with some body on here??
I would prefer somebody off here to have it??

[Swoop]

I know many did not get on this but i did, but my operation date has come through for the 1st of February 2008, i will be on crutches for 2 weeks not allowed to run for 6 weeks after.
Much as i would love to do this i won't be able, do i tell the organisers or swap/sell/give/auction with some body on here??
I would prefer somebody off here to have it??

Wait until after the op Steve. I hope it goes ahead as planned but if it did get delayed you might want to run the race. I'm sure you will get a lot of takers if you decide to swap it in March.

[R Ayson]

Hi I`ve entered the 3peaks race this year and would like to get a copy of a map with the course on. As I live in devon training on the course is impossible but as i live 1 mile off dartmoor I would like to try to replicate some of the course thanks Rich

[Stolly]

Hi I`ve entered the 3peaks race this year and would like to get a copy of a map with the course on. As I live in devon training on the course is impossible but as i live 1 mile off dartmoor I would like to try to replicate some of the course thanks Rich

This link is really useful 3 Peaks description and course profile but also buy the Yorkshire Dales Southern & Western 1:25000 scale OS map and look to transcribe the course onto it. This link from the 3 Peaks web site is good too 3 Peaks web site

Replicating the climb up Whernside will be difficult

[R Ayson]

Hi thanks for the advice.I new that I wouldn`t replicate the biggest climbs but the profile maps will help alot.Must admit I`m really looking forward to this race .There are 5 of us coming up from our club(erme valley harriers) Hopefully we won`t disgrace ourselfs and all finish.
As a general question apart from the climbs is most of the course runnable .We tend to do most of our training on open moorland not on tracks with lots of long climbs rather thah very steep scrambles.Although there are a few out of some of the river valleys
I would appreciate anyones personel views on the race and any experiences which might help or open my eyes to what to expect. All the best Rich

[Real Ale Man]

My two penneth
The peaks does not really contain any scrambles, indeed it is all quite runable depending on how fit you are. The only steep bit where hands may be needed is the last couple hundred foot of Whernside. As for terrain most of it is on paths, there are only two sections over moorland and it is not particularly rough - over Whiber Hill to Sell Gill cave and the drag up the front of Whernside.
The course really isn't that bad, although the weather can soon make feel bad - that is the biggest factor for the Peaks race I think.

I know it well as I live in the middle of them!

hope it helps.

[Real Ale Man]

And something else worth mentioning...

Don't think you've cracked once you've summited Ingleborough, the run into Horton is a long drag on a very knobbly path. If your legs are goofed at the top it will be hard work for you, many runners have lost serious time here and also been injured (falls and strained ankles usually) so be warned, save some gas in the tank!

It is worthwhile practicing some runs in bad weather as well, just so you know how to cope best when it is wet and wild - for some reason I get my best finishes on the Peaks when it is a howler!

Cheers

[Marvin]

...and prepare yourself for serious cramp any time from the Whernside ascent onwards.

P.S. Have a look at last Year's thread for more on cramp http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showt...ree+peaks+race