Many thanks
Saturday mornings are always special and yesterday must rank as one of our best winter outings, followed by definitely the best inside training we have ever had. Full marks to Nico and Dave for their hospitality which was much appreciated.
It looks like we had a lucky escape from the weather as we made our ways back to our warm homes, supermarkets or snowbound cross-country.
The 10K course at Burnley took me 52min 37sec, a good minute faster than last year which could have been due to the morning run being shorter or to the frozen ground being faster than last year's mud. T'Yorkie turned out for the Harriers and was in sight for the first two laps but too far ahead to close the gap.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
A Saturday with a Difference
Today (19 12 09) arrangements were in the hands of Nico. We started with a 9 mile run from her house taking in the area to the south of Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, crossing the Darwen Road and then via Cranshaws and Green Lowe to the southern end of Darwen Moor returning via Catherine Edge.
On arriving back at her home we were all treated to a splendid meal prepared by David and Nico. We started with some very strong and very good mulled wine followed by an array of very appetizing food that included jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings, a cheesecake, profiteroles made by David, mince pies and cake.
The group was Nico, NLN, TF, Hazel, YJ, EtU, Matt and me. Mary and Andy joined us for the meal. On behalf of all your visitors Nico, I would like to thank both you and David for opening your house to us and for providing such excellent hospitality.
Below are all the photos taken by me, good bad or indifferent.
Before the run:
During the run:
Afterwards:
Thank you to everyone who braved the icy drive to turn up today. Hope you all got back safely. We are officially snowed in now.
I do think I should be congratulated on managing to lead a run from my house and not getting lost. You see the FRA nav course did do NLN and myself good. I can now run a nine mile circle from home.
Happy Christmas and see you next year.
I do think I should be congratulated on managing to lead a run from my house and not getting lost. You see the FRA nav course did do NLN and myself good. I can now run a nine mile circle from home.
Happy Christmas and see you next year.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Saturday
Looking forward to UTDP on Saturday. See the piccies I should have had if the batteries on my camera hadn't failed!
http://justusandafewfriends.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-sunshine.html
JtE/YJ if you click on the 'Home' link below this post on FSS's blog you will get the links to the Winter Hill Air Disaster.
NLN
http://justusandafewfriends.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-sunshine.html
JtE/YJ if you click on the 'Home' link below this post on FSS's blog you will get the links to the Winter Hill Air Disaster.
NLN
Longridge 7
Before the "off", Matt with only his smiley bit and his running bits exposed; obviously going for the sympaphy vote with his bandage. Yours truly looking slightly rounded, even before getting my pudding.
YJ about to finish and checking his time already.
Photos courtesy of Christina.
Sorry TF...
...it may seem churlish and less chivalrous than you will have come to expect from a gentleman of my breeding, but if you refer to the (my) rules (see post dated 2nd Jan '09) you'll see that "relays don't count".
I'm keeping my tally secret until the fat lady has sung, this may take some time, as being runners we don't have a fat lady.
Before the "off", Matt with only his smiley bit and his running bits exposed; obviously going for the sympaphy vote with his bandage. Yours truly looking slightly rounded, even before getting my pudding.
YJ about to finish and checking his time already.
Photos courtesy of Christina.
Sorry TF...
...it may seem churlish and less chivalrous than you will have come to expect from a gentleman of my breeding, but if you refer to the (my) rules (see post dated 2nd Jan '09) you'll see that "relays don't count".
I'm keeping my tally secret until the fat lady has sung, this may take some time, as being runners we don't have a fat lady.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
UTDP for me on Saturday
A question for EtU. Do I get to include my run on Sunday in the Calderdale Relay as part of the total for my yearly FRA miles? (Our A team managed to regain the title and the B team managed a respectable 55/117)
In the general scheme of things it 'probably' won't make a lot of difference anyway as I'm currently on 229.6m and 56860ft. Are you going to post your totals EtU?
My last race of the year will be Auld Lang Syne on the 31st Dec (now full) and just in case EtU is daft enough to challenge me again, I've got one pencilled in for the 1st Jan 2010!
TF
A question for EtU. Do I get to include my run on Sunday in the Calderdale Relay as part of the total for my yearly FRA miles? (Our A team managed to regain the title and the B team managed a respectable 55/117)
In the general scheme of things it 'probably' won't make a lot of difference anyway as I'm currently on 229.6m and 56860ft. Are you going to post your totals EtU?
My last race of the year will be Auld Lang Syne on the 31st Dec (now full) and just in case EtU is daft enough to challenge me again, I've got one pencilled in for the 1st Jan 2010!
TF
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
I Blame Erica
You see, if Erica hadn't gone out with her mates (as opposed to with Watters' mates) then Watters would have been taken home early and not been there to encourage me to drink a little more than was perhaps wise. As it was, Watters and I were sat (slumpted?) in his front room at approaching midnight, making space in a bottle of rather palatable red wine.
Little more than six hours later, a glass of grapefruit juice, a mug each of coffee, peppermint infusion, green tea, regular tea, then at the Longridge 7 venue a further beaker of coffe and 500ml of Tesco sports drink failed to undue the damage.
But it can't all be blamed on the drink. YJ had an frighteningly good run, placing 110th overall out of 269 finishers in a time of 54:12, just 58 seconds behind his age group winner, Ted Orrell of CleM.
Matt passed me at about the 10k mark, skipping past with the encouraging words "Come on young Ed, you've got a target now", and then proceeded to take 40 seconds out of me in less that a mile. We both finished under 63 minutes, in my case getting dangerously close to 9 minute miling ~ good grief, I've finished the Bolton 40 miler at a faster pace than that!
I was about a minute slower than on the same course in the summer, which works out at just less than 4 seconds per unit of alcohol; and less than a second a mile.
Well done old men, will I be that wise when I'm as old as you?
Photos pending.
You see, if Erica hadn't gone out with her mates (as opposed to with Watters' mates) then Watters would have been taken home early and not been there to encourage me to drink a little more than was perhaps wise. As it was, Watters and I were sat (slumpted?) in his front room at approaching midnight, making space in a bottle of rather palatable red wine.
Little more than six hours later, a glass of grapefruit juice, a mug each of coffee, peppermint infusion, green tea, regular tea, then at the Longridge 7 venue a further beaker of coffe and 500ml of Tesco sports drink failed to undue the damage.
But it can't all be blamed on the drink. YJ had an frighteningly good run, placing 110th overall out of 269 finishers in a time of 54:12, just 58 seconds behind his age group winner, Ted Orrell of CleM.
Matt passed me at about the 10k mark, skipping past with the encouraging words "Come on young Ed, you've got a target now", and then proceeded to take 40 seconds out of me in less that a mile. We both finished under 63 minutes, in my case getting dangerously close to 9 minute miling ~ good grief, I've finished the Bolton 40 miler at a faster pace than that!
I was about a minute slower than on the same course in the summer, which works out at just less than 4 seconds per unit of alcohol; and less than a second a mile.
Well done old men, will I be that wise when I'm as old as you?
Photos pending.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Saturday night and Sunday morning
Do you think that would be a good title for a film? Perhaps a "kitchen sink" drama based in Nottingham.
Unless you're thinking of having a drink or two on Sunday before the race EtU, and it would be a foolish man who'd bet against it, I won't be able buy you drinkies to slow you down. As I think I mentioned, I can't make it to the T&T on Saturday as I'd already committed myself to the Lions dinner before the T&T arrangement was made. I'm quite disappointed because apart from it being our Xmas do, I missed the last T&T. Anyway I will be earning my Christmas Pud on Sunday, puffing away behind you EtU, a long way behind you on current form. So I'll see you there. Yet again I won't be out tomorrow, lots going on at the Staffies households(daughter's included), but I will be there for the meet at NicO's the following Sat.
Enjoy yourselves tomorrow night & make sure EtU has at least 4.546 litres to drink. Preferably Whisky. Wish I was there.
Do you think that would be a good title for a film? Perhaps a "kitchen sink" drama based in Nottingham.
Unless you're thinking of having a drink or two on Sunday before the race EtU, and it would be a foolish man who'd bet against it, I won't be able buy you drinkies to slow you down. As I think I mentioned, I can't make it to the T&T on Saturday as I'd already committed myself to the Lions dinner before the T&T arrangement was made. I'm quite disappointed because apart from it being our Xmas do, I missed the last T&T. Anyway I will be earning my Christmas Pud on Sunday, puffing away behind you EtU, a long way behind you on current form. So I'll see you there. Yet again I won't be out tomorrow, lots going on at the Staffies households(daughter's included), but I will be there for the meet at NicO's the following Sat.
Enjoy yourselves tomorrow night & make sure EtU has at least 4.546 litres to drink. Preferably Whisky. Wish I was there.
Saturday's T&T
I've been drafted into our 'B' team for the Calderdale Relays on Sunday. So as this means I'll be out for full days Sat and Sun it doesn't leave me much time this weekend for some work I needed to do. So I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to the T&T on Saturday. Sorry to be cancelling on such short notice.
TF
I've been drafted into our 'B' team for the Calderdale Relays on Sunday. So as this means I'll be out for full days Sat and Sun it doesn't leave me much time this weekend for some work I needed to do. So I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to the T&T on Saturday. Sorry to be cancelling on such short notice.
TF
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Bob On...
..YJ. Not sure whether you used your photographic memory alone, or whether you had also taken on board my preference for lunching at the Newfield Inn on the way up to Santon.
Well done also to NLN. You were spot on with regard to where the photographer was stood, but hedged your bets on which way the camera was pointing.
Sorry JtE, don't think that the Scafells are visible from the Boot.
Stand by for next weeks poser.
..YJ. Not sure whether you used your photographic memory alone, or whether you had also taken on board my preference for lunching at the Newfield Inn on the way up to Santon.
Well done also to NLN. You were spot on with regard to where the photographer was stood, but hedged your bets on which way the camera was pointing.
Sorry JtE, don't think that the Scafells are visible from the Boot.
Stand by for next weeks poser.
What fell?
Definitely Harter fell from the Newfield Inn
I will be at UTUP on Saturday.
Mid week run saw a time of 12min 45 secs for the Black Dog/Horden Stoop climb but felt a bit Kamikazi running down the tarmac in gathering gloom to the green. Must allow more time in future. The omens are not good as I feel I have peaked too soon for Sunday.
Definitely Harter fell from the Newfield Inn
I will be at UTUP on Saturday.
Mid week run saw a time of 12min 45 secs for the Black Dog/Horden Stoop climb but felt a bit Kamikazi running down the tarmac in gathering gloom to the green. Must allow more time in future. The omens are not good as I feel I have peaked too soon for Sunday.
What Fell What Pub?
Is it:
a) Caw Fell from the Newfield Inn
b) Harter Fell from the Newfield Inn
Hopefully see everyone UTUP Sat. But will probably go and do a few reps on the Pike as I need to be back to car by 10-ish. Will be in attendance at TaT for drinks only in the evening.
NLN
a) Caw Fell from the Newfield Inn
b) Harter Fell from the Newfield Inn
Hopefully see everyone UTUP Sat. But will probably go and do a few reps on the Pike as I need to be back to car by 10-ish. Will be in attendance at TaT for drinks only in the evening.
NLN
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Last Week/This Week
Not much to report from Santon, other than three runs up Irton Pike and a walk along the bottom of Wasdale Screes, which reminded me, seventeen years after I last did it, what an awful, bouldery path it is. Another seventeen years on I'll be eighty, so perhaps won't bother next time.
UTUPing Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th then TaTing in the evening, followed by another of Matt and my head to heads at the Longridge Christmas Pudding 7 on Sunday morning. If Matt wants to buy me the odd pint or two, in the hope of slowing me down, that's fine by me.
Not much to report from Santon, other than three runs up Irton Pike and a walk along the bottom of Wasdale Screes, which reminded me, seventeen years after I last did it, what an awful, bouldery path it is. Another seventeen years on I'll be eighty, so perhaps won't bother next time.
UTUPing Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th then TaTing in the evening, followed by another of Matt and my head to heads at the Longridge Christmas Pudding 7 on Sunday morning. If Matt wants to buy me the odd pint or two, in the hope of slowing me down, that's fine by me.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Ducting and weaving
Thanks NLN for the info on repairs to waterproofs. A heavy fall on the Amble some years ago left me with a rip in a newish cagoule (along with accompanying rips in my epidermis). The cag damage was repaired quickly and effectively with some new self adhesive puncture patches. While not entirely invisible the clear patches are not too noticeable and it was a cheap, quick repair. Damage to the skin took a little longer to mend.
Thanks to all for an enjoyable Saturday run in mixed conditions. We now expect Darwen Moor to be inhospitable, wet and windy and its always good to get back to the Tockholes road. The route between Redmonds Edge and the Belmont road was at its sloppiest. The nearest place names on the map are Bromiley Pastures and Adam's Delph so if we want to label the route we could choose one or the other. Another local name, though not directly on the route but very appropriate to half the Saturday Squad is Old Man's Hill, situated between the road and Catherine's Edge. Perhaps we should pay it a visit some tÃme!
Thanks NLN for the info on repairs to waterproofs. A heavy fall on the Amble some years ago left me with a rip in a newish cagoule (along with accompanying rips in my epidermis). The cag damage was repaired quickly and effectively with some new self adhesive puncture patches. While not entirely invisible the clear patches are not too noticeable and it was a cheap, quick repair. Damage to the skin took a little longer to mend.
Thanks to all for an enjoyable Saturday run in mixed conditions. We now expect Darwen Moor to be inhospitable, wet and windy and its always good to get back to the Tockholes road. The route between Redmonds Edge and the Belmont road was at its sloppiest. The nearest place names on the map are Bromiley Pastures and Adam's Delph so if we want to label the route we could choose one or the other. Another local name, though not directly on the route but very appropriate to half the Saturday Squad is Old Man's Hill, situated between the road and Catherine's Edge. Perhaps we should pay it a visit some tÃme!
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