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diet, training and injuries / Re: One for the runners

« Last post by SA Chris on Today at 10:47:20 am »

Anyhoo, managed to PB my 15 miler on Sunday with 2:03:10. 5 min pb from 2018 time, but fell short of 2 hour stretch goal. All hopes faded with brutal headwind for the last 3 miles, and rain in face for the final descent.

Nice one Chris, in what sound like non-ideal conditions

Cheers. not benefitting the wind for the first half (river level and in trees) and getting nailed at the end is brutal. First time out in Saucony Endorphin Edge (carbon plated trail shoe). No idea if it made a difference, but they are great shoes for mixed trails, but i think tread is not really deep enough for really wet muddy conditions. Will see later in the year if things come to fruition....

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diet, training and injuries / Re: One for the runners

« Last post by Durbs on Today at 10:40:50 am »

Just a heads up lots of Brooks shoes on offer on Sports Pursuit if in need of fresh footwear:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/products?bid=1269&sp_nav=ct-4.pb-1269.

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news / Re: significant repeats

« Last post by SA Chris on Today at 10:40:02 am »

Angus makes it look easier than that.

He's a bit of a monster though.

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music, art and culture / Re: TV/iplayer must watches

« Last post by mr chaz on Today at 10:27:43 am »

Feel your pain. We started Ripley, then got hooked on BR, finished that and went back to Ripley, by which time my other half had completely checked out and won't engage. I think its brilliant, really enjoyed the pace and unsettling atmosphere

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music, art and culture / Re: TV/iplayer must watches

« Last post by Ged on Today at 10:06:30 am »

Ripley is definitely a lot lighter than Baby Reindeer!

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chuffing / Re: Routes cleaned or re-equipped

« Last post by T_B on Today at 09:54:54 am »

I tried the start of PMD yesterday evening and managed 3 moves. Didn’t quite get into the glued undercuts but there are a lot of foot options and I ran out of shoulders/light.

You been back T_B? I noticed the bottom of the flake seems to have had a bit of stabilisation work (I always used a higher bit). Don’t know when; I ran out of time in Autumn last year and only got back last week.
I don’t find the first few moves the hardest. For me the move up from the undercuts is super powerful but then I don’t do any steep board stuff and it is of that ilk (though, shouldery moves are usually more my style). I think, overall, I still find Caviar harder but YMMV.

No but I was wondering whether it was dry as I’m keen. Been doing more bouldering this winter so hoping to get a bit further. Generally I get out Tuesday evenings so let me know if you fancy a session on it?

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chuffing / Re: Routes cleaned or re-equipped

« Last post by Fiend on Today at 09:37:07 am »

Cleaned some routes at Baildon lower quarry recently and added some lower offs/ab points so you don't have to do the annoying walk off. Here's a list of stuff I've cleaned or were already clean.

J.R. Special E6 6c
Removed bramble cornice, but not brushed. Seems hard and bold.

Cripples Revenge E6 6c
Clean and with lower that serves Hergest Ridge also. A tad eliminate but nice moves, peg is ok.

Hergest Ridge E4 5c
Best rock in the quarry on the upper section, a bit ledgey to get there. Steady but bold.

Anne of Cleaves E3 5c
Best route here and the shaley break at the start doesn't detract too much. Brilliant climbing above. The top ledge is still a bit dirty but fine. Lower off on tree above.

Barred for Life E4 6a
Haven't cleaned but looks in good nick. Pegs can be backed up with small gear.

Triang Hvs 5a
Still a bit dirty but climbable. Loose block in the initial groove and some very loose stuff on the top out. Easily avoidable though.

Mandy Fly Me E2 5b
Scary slab at the start then nice moves up the pod.

Live and Let Pie E6 6b
Seen lots of attention recently, tis a good route. Peg is decent and crux is well protected with lots of small cams.

Scythe Man E5 6a
Removed lots of loose flakes at the lip. Care should be taken with all the rock in the roof but the gear is good. Full on adventure.

Scoop E3 5c
Slab is clean. Scary and goes on a bit further than you'd like. Upper corner is still dirty but much steadier.

Cobra Groove E6 6c
Hard move pulling over lip protected by bomber peg. Nails

Viper Vs 4c
Nice varied climbing, a tad bold. Clean enough, the upper crack still has some detritus in it but is fine. Lower/ab point which serves all the routes from Triang to Viper.

Iain's Swansong E6 6b
Already clean. Some good moves but not the best route hereabouts.

Top work Felix Had a great day there 10 years ago, definitely some fine quarry climbing that deserves more attention. Do you want to join the Lancs guidebook team by any chance 

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news / Re: significant repeats

« Last post by andy moles on Today at 09:28:13 am »

Northumberland does have a strong hand in that kind of thing.

Australia Crack (E3 6b) gets far fewer ascents (probably because it's harder) than Prime Time (7B+). And it's not even that easy to protect.

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chuffing / Re: Routes cleaned or re-equipped

« Last post by Tony on Today at 09:23:32 am »

I tried the start of PMD yesterday evening and managed 3 moves. Didn’t quite get into the glued undercuts but there are a lot of foot options and I ran out of shoulders/light.

You been back T_B? I noticed the bottom of the flake seems to have had a bit of stabilisation work (I always used a higher bit). Don’t know when; I ran out of time in Autumn last year and only got back last week.
I don’t find the first few moves the hardest. For me the move up from the undercuts is super powerful but then I don’t do any steep board stuff and it is of that ilk (though, shouldery moves are usually more my style). I think, overall, I still find Caviar harder but YMMV.

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news / Re: significant repeats

« Last post by remus on Today at 09:15:14 am »

isn't West Side Story traditionally E4 at 7B+?

Pah, luxury! Layby Arete (7B+) is E2 6c.

I wonder how many E2 climbers have onsighted that?