Monthly Archives: November 2008

Famous Grouse Fell Race

November 30, 2008 – 9:45 pm

Its been a while since my last fell run,
I had forgotten how enjoyable/hard they are. Finished at the bottom third of the field (the infamous Nick Craig finished 2nd - I didn’t realize he was a fell runner as well).

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Genesis iO 725 - 2nd ride

November 29, 2008 – 7:25 pm

2nd ride on the Genesis iO* and first proper frosty/icy/crackly ride of the winter. So far I’m impressed. It has a definite springy, almost flexy feel but that’s no bad thing.
I was surprised by the old 04 Marzocchi Comp fork I fitted to it which actually feel better than the Reba’s on the Voodoo. [...]

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Dull, cold run

November 28, 2008 – 9:33 pm

Forced myself out for a run this evening as:
a. I’ve done nothing all week (night rides been called off)
b. Stretch of legs in preparation for Sunday’s Famous Grouse fell race

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Leeds Abbey Dash 2008

November 25, 2008 – 10:16 pm

Late traveling for the Leeds 10k on Sunday morning due to an iced up car amongst other things. Roads were already closed (for the race) and there was an accident on the diversion route so left with no option but to run to the start from Kirkstall Abbey at the 5k point (the race was [...]

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What did i do that summer (2008)

November 25, 2008 – 9:48 pm

The winter has knocked on the door, let itself in, poured a cup of tea and generally made itself at home so here’s a quick (think Haiku) and long over due update of my ’summer’* 2008:
The elbow healed.
Enduro 6 was dry
Sleepless was wet
Mountain Mayhem was wetter
Hit The North was wet
TransWales was very [...]

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