Guy Fawkes '10'

Runningfox · #1 30th Oct 06, 01:30 PM

Just got my number (300) for the Guy Fawkes '10' at Ripley this coming Sunday. Are there any other northern based Forumites doing this race?

Dave · #2 6th Nov 06, 08:26 PM

How did it go Runningfox.Were the conditions up there as good as they were in the south on sunday?

Did they manage to get a good photo?

http://www.myeventphoto.co.uk/event/...330/index.html

Runningfox · #3 7th Nov 06, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

How did it go Runningfox.Were the conditions up there as good as they were in the south on sunday?Did they manage to get a good photo?
http://www.myeventphoto.co.uk/event/...330/index.html

Hi Dave,
Conditions were ideal on Sunday - sunny, dry, with a bit of wind - and I'd a good race. As you probably know, it's a very hilly course (over 1,000ft of ascent) but I managed to run it all and finished 283rd from 871 finishers. My time was 1.18.48 which I was happy with, but I got beaten for the MV70 prize by a chap who clocked an amazing 1.14.56 - so it's back to the drawing board!!!
Found two pictures in the gallery you mention - but not very flattering ones. If you look under 'Blue vests' I'm No.179 (blue vest, red shorts wearing No.300). I'm also right in the middle of image 0004 - Pack on Hilltop.
Cheers!

Karen · #4 7th Nov 06, 07:58 PM

Pictures of two of you in one day (Runningfox here and Dave on another scary thread). Somehow, Runningfox, I hadn't pictured you with a beard. What a surprise. Although I have some many years to go yet to get into shape, I hope to look as strong and fit as you one day. At least, in a female version.

Runningfox · #5 8th Nov 06, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Karen

Pictures of two of you in one day (Runningfox here and Dave on another scary thread). Somehow, Runningfox, I hadn't pictured you with a beard. What a surprise. Although I have some many years to go yet to get into shape, I hope to look as strong and fit as you one day. At least, in a female version.

I'd rather see action photographs of all the lovely ladies on the Forum: they're far more attractive to my old eyes than the men, sheer poetry in motion. Once upon a time, while racing, nearly all the ladies were behind me. Now, in my dotage, I keep myself interested running from one beautiful shape to the next - but sadly never get anywhere near the best ones up front. Oh, and they smell nicer too!
Cheers!

Dave · #6 8th Nov 06, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Runningfox

I'd rather see action photographs of all the lovely ladies on the Forum: they're far more attractive to my old eyes than the men, sheer poetry in motion. Once upon a time, while racing, nearly all the ladies were behind me. Now, in my dotage, I keep myself interested running from one beautiful shape to the next - but sadly never get anywhere near the best ones up front. Oh, and they smell nicer too!
Cheers!

Thats the best idea anybody has had on this forum since it started.

Well done you old fox.

Steve · #7 8th Nov 06, 11:00 AM

Well done Runningfox...good pics too.

...as for action photos of the RF lovely ladies I think this should be actively encouraged!

Bagpuss · #8 8th Nov 06, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Well done Runningfox...good pics too.

...as for action photos of the RF lovely ladies I think this should be actively encouraged!

There is one of me at the Candleford Canter, but I certainly don't look lovely!

Steve · #9 8th Nov 06, 11:37 AM

I'm sure you do....padding along the road, tail bobbing up and down, whiskers covered in milk...toms chasing you!

Bagpuss · #10 8th Nov 06, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

I'm sure you do....padding along the road, tail bobbing up and down, whiskers covered in milk...toms chasing you!

Oh damm it.......you must have been there?