Lyke Wake Race 42

[Deleted User] · June 2004

well
you are running arent you

so yes, salty stuff too

(hippo who is no expert)

sluggie · June 2004

Oooo...I forgot about the bacon sandwiches. How could I? Must be going mad to forget something as important as that! Now that's put an entirely different perspective on the food question (and they are of course salty) Bryan - remind us again which checkpoint these happen at?

[Deleted User] · June 2004

where the gin stop please?

sluggie · June 2004

Just got back from long run trying out camelbak-type thingy which I had only used for walking before - surprisingly comfortable to run with - only problem is sloshing noise, which will no doubt annoy companions!

Won't be visiting the thread now until just before the big day due to work trip followed by holiday

so just to remind any 4 am starters (Hippo, DDP, in hiding?) that Mr Sluggie is happy to give a car-load of us a lift from Vane House to the start ( I am ussuming we can cram driver plus up to 4 people into a Ford Fiesta if we need to)

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Mr Sluggie is a total star

thankyou
xxxxxxxxxxx
i think DDP may not be coming, she hasnt ben well

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Is Mr Sluggie going to help out with lifts back as well? I've presumably got an extra space if DDP isn't coming for Caspar and perhaps In Hiding if she can squeeze in.
Hippos get the front seat by the way.

[Deleted User] · June 2004

phew

i was going to bring some bungies to tie myself onto the outside of the magic bus.

looks i wont need to use them

looking forward to this event now guys.

looked at the route over the weekend hopefully the weather will hold out (but not be too hot)

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Hi all , got my info today, anyone else on 7.30 start?

[Deleted User] · June 2004

I'm on at 7 - I'll be the one going the wrong way with the map upside down

(only joking Bryan-i'm pretyy handy with a map and look forward to the challenge . . .

what is that I hear)

[Deleted User] · June 2004

I'm on at 7 - I'll be the one going the wrong way with the map upside down

(only joking Bryan-i'm pretyy handy with a map and look forward to the challenge . . .

what is that I hear?)

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Famous last words!

[Deleted User] · June 2004

lucky you
I havent even GOT a map yet

[Deleted User] · June 2004

lets hope its the right map

[Deleted User] · June 2004

oh dear!

i have my race number-3

HELP!!!!!!!!!!
Im not elite or owt

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Right guys, I'm number 93 starting at 7:30 with Loz and at least one guide!!
I've been looking at the route on the maps and I think after all I said I will be cutting them up!

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Tim
thats no way to treat a map just cos you dont like it
PUT THE SCISSORS DOWN

[Deleted User] · June 2004

I havent got my number yet, but should get a list of all numbers so that we can say hi en route

JFRM · June 2004

I've already cut mine! You end up with two thin strips that fit nicely into a small bag! Just hope I dont wander off the strip!

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Got my number today...75. Sadly I will not be there this year. I had a very nice note from the organiser wishing me well.

[Deleted User] · June 2004

We wish you well too of course.

The trouble with cutting the map up is I expect i'll go too far south and end up on the bit I left at home but it will be so much easier to use that way.

sluggie · June 2004

re ]Mr Sluggie running people back - yes, no probs, stupid of me not to have thought of this before. Usual provisos re illness, injury etc on the day - but at least in theory everyone is supposed to finish at a similar sort of time.

Is there a pub of choice for meeting up on Friday night?

sluggie · June 2004

ps steady, thanks for your good wishes and hope you are back to full fitness soon

sluggie · June 2004

pps - if there are any queries re lifts etc in the next week or so, best to email me as I will be on hols and can pick up emails on phone thingy, whereas accessing website is too slow to be practical. Off now to Normandy for a week - train on forest traisl or just taper with a glass of red, I wonder?

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Here we go add your numbers to the list

Plodding Hippo - 3
Steady (in spirit only) -75
Caspar Kennerdale - 79
Timothy Rainey - 93

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Timothy, I have to tell you I'm pretty hopeless at map reading. I've actually ran the first part up to carlton bank in a different race, but I probably won't remember it.
I'm looking forward to it in a funny sort of way.

Plodding Hippo-3
Steady (in spirit only)-75
Caspar Kennerdale-79
Timothy Rainey-93
Loz-92, (My age by the time I've finished!)

JFRM · June 2004

Plodding Hippo-3
Steady (in spirit only)-75
Caspar Kennerdale-79
Timothy Rainey-93
Loz-92, (My age by the time I've finished!)
NMP-91

[Deleted User] · June 2004

Thanks for putting me on the list :-)

I will defo put this in my diary for 2005, and look after my knee.

[Deleted User] · June 2004

NMP are you also 7.30 start?

JFRM · June 2004

Yes Loz I am, though whether or not I can keep up with accomplished ultra runners remains such as Tim (and yourself?)remains to be seen.

Cant remember my final time estimate - it may have been 9.5 hours - what was yours?

PS After my recent exploits in the lake district I have bought a new toy - a GPS so can't possibly get lost now!*!*!.

[Deleted User] · June 2004

NMP, I think I guessed 8.5 hours, but it was a long time ago so I can't really remember. I've got to admit I'm not completely new to this. Last year I did the Haworth Hobble, about 31 miles and the Manx mountain marathon, nearly 32, but to be honest I still can't imagine running 42 miles.
I'm absolutely hopeless at road marathons as well, but that's mainly because I hate tarmac.
I'm going to set off very steady and see how it goes. It looks like we'll have a good group to start with.
And I've borrowed a GPS so we shouldn't get lost! Famous last words!

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