Thursday 13 October 2016

Rab Mountain Marathon Sept 2016

Rab Mountain Marathon Sept 2016
Mallerstang Fell - Yorkshire Dales

On the last weekend of September, Daniel, my lad and I, did the Rab MM.
This is a new event for us, earlier in the year so longer days and warmer!
We went up to the Yorkshire Dales in a new area for us, the Mallerstang Fell.

Setting off very early, we made good time and we ready for the off by 9am.
We entered the Long (Elite) Score Course, having 7 hours on Day 1 to get as many check points to score points as possible.

8am - getting ready from the back of the car

9am - at the start

Climbing up looking north

Warm weather - already eating my favourite peanut and marmalade sandwiches

Looing east

Daniel 'resting' on a climb - see his trademark with map tucked in the chest strap

A view down to the Event Centre and the cars

Enjoying the challenge


Dan rests in a rock field

Climbing to the ridge - up and ... up!

The top - 30 points!

Which way Dad?

Er, I'll follow you?!

Overnight campsite - Dan's already in!

Hot water for the adventure food - Pasta Carbonara - yummy!

Life inside a small tent

Start of Day 2 - under the Settle - Carlisle Railway at Garsdale



Up on the moor again - a big open, wonderful space

Looking north back to Mallerstang Edge, where we were on Day 1

East Baugh Fell - beautiful !

Strange stone people!

Dropping onto a pool in a remote area - 30 points - top navigation!

Proud and tired finishers!

Day 1 285 points in 85th of 105 starters 12.5 miles and 3060' of climb
Day 2 235 points in 75th place - 13 miles and  2965' of climb

Overall - 77th out of 105 starters in the Long (Elite) Score Course










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