OOPs
A slight mis-calculation on the FRA miles, I missed out Askham (8.5m).
Total for TF is now 65.9m
Can't have EtU stealing a march on this competition, so I think I'll do Coiners on Monday next week. The extra 2hr lie-in and the fact that it's a 1/4m further sealed the decision.
May make it to UTUP tomorrow. Anyone doing Saturday? I can only manage a 2hr effort this week.
TF
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wray Caton Moor
See you on the line t'Y ~ don't get mixed up with the scarecrows when they do the judging, coming third behind Worzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally would do nothing for your street cred!
Seem to remember you beating me on the run-in at this one a few years ago.
Have to do a bit of racing now and then to reduce TF's ever increasing lead in my (foolish) challenge.
EtU
See you on the line t'Y ~ don't get mixed up with the scarecrows when they do the judging, coming third behind Worzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally would do nothing for your street cred!
Seem to remember you beating me on the run-in at this one a few years ago.
Have to do a bit of racing now and then to reduce TF's ever increasing lead in my (foolish) challenge.
EtU
Upcoming races
Having hopefully got this cold/flu out of the way (bit of swine that was, haha), I shall hopefully be back running and racing. Possibly UTUPing tomorrow but not certain.
Had I not had a break, Coniston would have been a nice excursion but instead I shall have to wait for a race with my daughter on Monday as Diane has decided to also run at Wray Cayton. I think I shall have to be five minutes ahead of her on the ascent otherwise she will race past me coming down. Anyone else fancy doing it? It's always a good day out with lots of things going on at the show and around the village.
Can't decide whether to do Belmont Winter Hill the following week or possibly the Malham Meander LDWA which allows runners - has anyone experienced the event? Oh and the revamped Chorley 4 starts next Wednesday.
Having hopefully got this cold/flu out of the way (bit of swine that was, haha), I shall hopefully be back running and racing. Possibly UTUPing tomorrow but not certain.
Had I not had a break, Coniston would have been a nice excursion but instead I shall have to wait for a race with my daughter on Monday as Diane has decided to also run at Wray Cayton. I think I shall have to be five minutes ahead of her on the ascent otherwise she will race past me coming down. Anyone else fancy doing it? It's always a good day out with lots of things going on at the show and around the village.
Can't decide whether to do Belmont Winter Hill the following week or possibly the Malham Meander LDWA which allows runners - has anyone experienced the event? Oh and the revamped Chorley 4 starts next Wednesday.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Kinder Downfall 10m/2500ft
Another 10m in the bag, so that makes 57.4m for the year so far. EtU will be pleased to know I'm having a break from racing next weekend.
I need to thank YJ for the tip about the Vaseline, worked a treat today, not a spot of sunburn anywhere. I think I managed about the 2hr mark +/- a few seconds. Finishers from 220+ don't have a space on the results board, but guess we'll know soon enough.
So as I bettered last years time, I treated myself to a visit to the Garden Centre on the way home to acquire three new Hostas. These are to replace my prize specimens that the slugs decimated (didn't even leave the stalks!) last year. If the little b*****s take so much as a munch or even a nibble out of these ones, it'll be war.
TF
Another 10m in the bag, so that makes 57.4m for the year so far. EtU will be pleased to know I'm having a break from racing next weekend.
I need to thank YJ for the tip about the Vaseline, worked a treat today, not a spot of sunburn anywhere. I think I managed about the 2hr mark +/- a few seconds. Finishers from 220+ don't have a space on the results board, but guess we'll know soon enough.
So as I bettered last years time, I treated myself to a visit to the Garden Centre on the way home to acquire three new Hostas. These are to replace my prize specimens that the slugs decimated (didn't even leave the stalks!) last year. If the little b*****s take so much as a munch or even a nibble out of these ones, it'll be war.
TF
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Not a Good Day
Having prepared my headline for this evening's abortive attempt at Old Harpers trig ~ "Disappointed Trigpointers" You will see that I was pre-empted by TF; she also put me firmly in my place regarding our respective positions in our (I use the word loosely) FRA mileage challenge ~ hope your cake burnt!
Nevertheless, overall, it was a good outing and we saw a bit of fell and I got in a few miles and possibly a couple of recruits for J Day.
EtU
PS I don't really hope you burnt (burned?) your cake.
Having prepared my headline for this evening's abortive attempt at Old Harpers trig ~ "Disappointed Trigpointers" You will see that I was pre-empted by TF; she also put me firmly in my place regarding our respective positions in our (I use the word loosely) FRA mileage challenge ~ hope your cake burnt!
Nevertheless, overall, it was a good outing and we saw a bit of fell and I got in a few miles and possibly a couple of recruits for J Day.
EtU
PS I don't really hope you burnt (burned?) your cake.
FRA Miles
Having been prompted by EtU earlier this evening, I'm required to update my race mileage. So thus far
Kinder Trial 11m
Lads Leap 5.9m
Midgely Moor 5m
Liver Hill 5m
Anniversary Waltz 11.5m
Coledale 9m
Total 47.4m
I was introduced to the trig just off Matchmoor Lane this evening. Introduced needs to be applied very loosely as we weren't quite in nodding distance before we were spotted by the local farmer from his quad bike. A big bloke this farmer, so me and Steve let EtU do all the talking (it was his idea we were in the field anyway) and after much forelock tugging we were let off with a caution. We all live to run another day.
TF
Having been prompted by EtU earlier this evening, I'm required to update my race mileage. So thus far
Kinder Trial 11m
Lads Leap 5.9m
Midgely Moor 5m
Liver Hill 5m
Anniversary Waltz 11.5m
Coledale 9m
Total 47.4m
I was introduced to the trig just off Matchmoor Lane this evening. Introduced needs to be applied very loosely as we weren't quite in nodding distance before we were spotted by the local farmer from his quad bike. A big bloke this farmer, so me and Steve let EtU do all the talking (it was his idea we were in the field anyway) and after much forelock tugging we were let off with a caution. We all live to run another day.
TF
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Fun in the Sun
Great day for Ian’s Joss, makes a change! Thanks to all supporters -made all the difference on the day. For your training records Ed, our outing gave us 12.79 miles with 5,341ft of climbing. Looking forward to the next one – not long to go. Rhiannon took a fantastic portrait of Joss which you can see on Ians Blog at fss55at55.blogspot.com – also tribute to you all on Ian’s account posted by Norman on RMI blog - more photos to come once they’ve been sorted.
NLN
C'mon t'Yorkshireman, Spill
You've wet my appetite, and most probably everyone else's. What is this ultra that you have in mind with 550 miles and 50,000 ft of climbing spread over 50 days ~ possibly a Pyrenean traverse?
Not sure I could get time off for the full support, but keep me posted.
I'm UTUPing Thursday and looking for miles and climbing.
EtU
You've wet my appetite, and most probably everyone else's. What is this ultra that you have in mind with 550 miles and 50,000 ft of climbing spread over 50 days ~ possibly a Pyrenean traverse?
Not sure I could get time off for the full support, but keep me posted.
I'm UTUPing Thursday and looking for miles and climbing.
EtU
Monday, April 20, 2009
Well done Ian
Don't think i could contemplate such a feat but I still have my target of a 550m with 50,000ft ascent (but in 50 days) but not this year now - determined to do it next year though. Intend to get more days in the Lakes this year so let me know whenever anyone wants to go up (happy to drive).
Hopefully I will have got rid of this stinking cold by Thursday so may make UTUP.
Well Done...
...FSS, you were due a good day, the elements having conspired against you on all your previous outings. Joss's "Crossing" can never be easy, but you looked in fine form and it was a privilege to be out there with you on such a magnificent day.
Let's hope you get similar conditions for your "56".
EtU
...FSS, you were due a good day, the elements having conspired against you on all your previous outings. Joss's "Crossing" can never be easy, but you looked in fine form and it was a privilege to be out there with you on such a magnificent day.
Let's hope you get similar conditions for your "56".
EtU
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