Thursday, 14 July 2011

Up the Hill Backwards.



The last long run before the 50 saw yours truly and Spook the wonder dog heading out from Postbridge for a 30 miler taking in sundry lumpy bits on the way.
Seriously hot and got a cracking pair of 2-tone legs for my trouble.We stopped for a drinks refill near Kit Rocks on the East Dart. I don't mind peaty, but this had bits in it so after straining it through my sock I chucked a puritab in and set off. About 100 yards later the breeze brought the unmistakable aroma of a well-rotted cow carcase in the river, so I ditched the drink and headed a bit further upstream to try my luck again.

After whistlestop visits to High Willhays, Yes Tor and Cosdon we were on the return leg via a few other tors before heading for Sittaford and the run in to Postbridge.

Lessons of the day: Don't drink lumpy water. Don't try to show off in front of walkers at the start of a long run by blasting up the first hill. Take mini-cheddars as well as jelly babies. Enjoy.
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11 comments:

  1. Stu Stod14 July 2011 at 13:07

    I once took a packet of mini chedders on the gt lakes race.....not a good idea when you have run out of water!!
    Good luck in the 50

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  2. 4 Winds14 July 2011 at 13:12

    Cheers Stu.

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  3. MattR14 July 2011 at 13:20

    Sounds like a good expedition! Like the improvised filtration method too...

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  4. 4 Winds14 July 2011 at 13:34

    Seemed to work quite well. I'm not sure if the actual lumps would cause any digestive dramas but I'm sure the puritabs would have a fight on their hands with the dead cow.

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  5. ultra collie16 July 2011 at 09:05

    good man paul..ive not done 30 miles since last july! eek.
    v true about the start. last year loads galloped off too fast only to be passed sometime over the next 50 miles..and some very early on!
    hope to see you there..what will you be wearing?

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  6. 4 Winds17 July 2011 at 03:28

    Prob a blue nike vest, blue shorts with a fetching camo buff set at a jaunty angle. I'll probably be lurkng near the back of the runners. You?

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  7. ultra collie17 July 2011 at 08:12

    blue nf or salomon tee, black salomon shorts, bright multi coloured nf shoes, salomon pack...no pooch this time. hope to meet you!

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  8. 4 Winds17 July 2011 at 09:05

    Bound to bump into each other at some point. Have a good one!

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  9. sbrt27 July 2011 at 13:41

    All the best Paul. Have a good one and Watch out for lumpy Cumbrian water.

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  10. bigdogblog29 July 2011 at 06:22

    Good luck mate (and other followers) Hat's off t'you

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  11. JessiePants11 August 2011 at 19:08

    4 Winds, sounds like an awesome day. I'd say good choice on the agua ...dead cow doesn't usually mean tasty bits in there.
    Can't wait to hear about the 50!

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