Yep, it's definitely the worst I've seen it, apparently getting on for 40 DNF's this year compared to the usual 5 or 10. I wish I'd packed a proper jumper too, only had a Patagonia base layer and thin goretex on, cold was really hurting by Snake Top. That pull up Lawrence Edge is a tough one, really steep and stretches the legs and to then have to bog hop on Bleaklow to Higher Shelf Stones is what finished a lot of people off I bet. You made the right decision I think as the team I was running with took another 3 1/2 hours from Snake Top to the finish. Snake Top was a scene of moderate devastation too what with the support for the Spine race, I got a lift from one of my club members who was up there to do hot drinks and he said even the front runners in the top ten looked properly beaten by there. Definitely doing it next year as there must be at least one year where it's cold, sunny and clear with no breeze?!
Anybody thinking of doing the Teenager with Altitude or Anniversary Waltz this year? Places filling up fast and I'm throwing my hat in to the ring for the former this year after last year's Waltz outing. TWA looks to be a longish day out.http://www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk
Not exactly fell running (not many on here at the moment) but did a 10k XC race yesterday. really enjoyed it in spite of being rubbish (time circa 53:30) going was good - all muddy bits still mostly frozen. Felt a bit exclusive though, mostly club runners. Time will tell.
Anyone else (apart from Stabbsy) doing Tigger Tor on Sunday? I ran most of the course with a mate last Sunday over lovely frozen ground. Looking like it's gonna be somewhat softer underfoot this weekend. I'm psyched as I'm spectating (got kids in tow) and it'll be the first time I've seem the front runners in a fell race. The line off the top of Burbage north is sooooo fast, I hope no shoe-gazing boulderers wandering around with pads aren't taken out!
Anyone else (apart from Stabbsy) doing Tigger Tor on Sunday?
I was seriously thinking about it, but I've got commitment issues at the mo
Quote from: Monolith on January 16, 2017, 03:40:16 pmAnybody thinking of doing the Teenager with Altitude or Anniversary Waltz this year? Places filling up fast and I'm throwing my hat in to the ring for the former this year after last year's Waltz outing. TWA looks to be a longish day out.http://www.anniversarywaltz.co.ukI'm in for the Waltz. Really looking forward to it - the running around Newlands is just so good.Ennerdale entry going in soon too...
I'm doing Tigger Tor. First ever fell race. Really looking forward to it.
The whole thing was brilliant, I thought. Well organised, friendly, good marshalling, great course (although it's a shame about the stretch of road at the end) . From an organising perspective I think the only thing that could have been improved was the sound set up: I didn't hear when we were called to the starting pen so ended up almost literally last in. Couldn't hear the prize giving very well either. Ended up coming 34th and it was mega. Absolutely bombed down the downhills and ended up rolling in the bog at the bottom of Carl Wark - all good fun. Really great pick for first fell race: serious, but not too serious. Will definitely be racing a lot more this year!
Just signed up for The Waltz too. First proper venture into Lakes races, and also at that distance. Excited with trepidation!
Randon news - Jorg Verhoeven, 9a wad and free Nose ascensionist managed a second place in the C class at the Marmot Dark Mountains at the weekend.
Quote from: galpinos on January 30, 2017, 10:18:09 amRandon news - Jorg Verhoeven, 9a wad and free Nose ascensionist managed a second place in the C class at the Marmot Dark Mountains at the weekend. From his FB page "This is gonna sound weird and don't worry, I haven't stopped climbing, but I'm happy (and crazy scared) to have decided that I will join the Marmot Dark Mountains Marathon! The event has a strong English touch: it's at night. It's mid winter. There's river crossings. No GPS. Easiest course is 35 km and 1800 altitude meters... It's gonna be awwwwesome! And no, I have never done any running before, so I'll probably die."
U must be pleased with your result Neil - only 2 mins behind 2nd place!Was fun to watch, but definitely more fun to be running ;-)
Quote from: Boogster link=topic=24552.msg543779#msg543779 idate=1485730414The whole thing was brilliant, I thought. Well organised, friendly, good marshalling, great course (although it's a shame about the stretch of road at the end) . From an organising perspective I think the only thing that could have been improved was the sound set up: I didn't hear when we were called to the starting pen so ended up almost literally last in. Couldn't hear the prize giving very well either. Ended up coming 34th and it was mega. Absolutely bombed down the downhills and ended up rolling in the bog at the bottom of Carl Wark - all good fun. Really great pick for first fell race: serious, but not too serious. Will definitely be racing a lot more this year!Glad you enjoyed it Boogster and a great result in your first ever race, I'd have been well chuffed with that position! I've passed your comments on too to Totley AC. Road section isn't ideal as you say but an unfortunate part of having to start the race where we do.
I'm really keen to get into the Lakes now; thinking of Fairfield Horseshoe race in May. Anyone done it? Any other middle distance recommendations!