What a great event this is. Miles of lovely scenery, not too many long hills, great views, well stocked checkpoint (biscuits, sandwiches, canned fruit in bowls, bananas and apples and of course lots of cake at two of them). Pie and peas at the end and all this for £8.50 The views from Wharncliffe Craggs … Continue reading Elsecar Skelter
Daily Archives: 11th August 2012
When Things Go ‘Pear-Shaped’. I felt confident before Saturday’s Howtown Fell Race having completed the ‘Joss’ just 8 weeks or so ago and having done well in a couple of recent ‘short’ fell races. My only concern was that I always struggle in long summer fell races – something to do with my internal cooling … Continue reading Howtown Fell Race
2130hrs: A pub. Man directs second man that, if it is his round, he’d quite like another pint of ‘that one with the monkey on the clip.’ Man attempts to rise from stool. Winces at thigh cramps. Fails. Accepts that comfort can wait. Earlier the same day… 0845hrs: Man drinks tea, wonders if bumbag packing … Continue reading Long Tour of Bradwell