I entered Richard and I for the Edale Skyline race – it was really easy, I just put a cheque in an envelope and sent it off …. however as usual it is much easier to enter these races than to actually participate in them.
The Edale Skyline is mental. 21 miles, 4500 feet!
From Edale the route goes up Ringing Rodger, then along the edge of Kinder and down into the valley at the far end of the Edale Valley. It then runs up to Win Hill before losing all the height just gained descending to a road. Then back up onto the Mam Tor ridge. The race then runs along to Mam Tor and down to Mam Nick – those people not reaching Mam Nick before 2.5 hours are turned round to go home! – thankfully we both made it in time. Then it’s on to Rushup Edge, and then along to Brown Knoll and round the edge of Kinder again all the way back to Ringing Rodger! A long way. I apologise if this route is inaccurate; a) I’ve ran 21 miles today and b) my legs ache too much to get up and look at the map!
A fantastic race the weather was amazing and walkers everywhere spurred us on. The bogs on the other hand were not so nice – not what you want under your feet when you’re running that far!
So did you win a Skyline? Clarkson was very impressed with the new one when he tested it and not a run-flat tyre in sight 😛
Yet more impressive running action. But, what’s that white “bandage” on your leg Rachel, have you an injury?
No need for any apologies for possible inaccuracies, it’s a wonder that you can type at all after all that running!
Oh – maybe one for Paul – I wonder what the gritstone edge is on the skyline in your second pic?
I forgot to add our times – I was pretty tired last night! I’ll have a look later.
Colin: no prizes for us.
Pete: that was my number, I thought that there might be some clothing changes en route – but definitely not involving trousers!
😆 Trouser changes on route might have got even more enthusiastic cheering from the walkers! 😈
BTW, I agree, a bog is “not what you want under your feet when you’re running that far”; I recommend the pedals of a mountain bike! 😉 (with run-flat tyres)
I can answer your other question, Pete. The picture is looking up Grinds Brook Clough from the bottom of Ringing Roger. The left hand summit is Hartshorn, and the crags below it are Upper Tor. The right hand crags are Nether Tor. Ringing Roger itself is further to the right.
Help!!
I am seeking the results of the 1982 Edale Skyline Fell Race!
Any offers.
Peter Nicholson
Ex Holmfirth Harriers
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