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Jon Steele
 Feb 26, 08 - 11:35 PM |
Bob Graham
Hi Folks I will be attempting a Bob Graham Round end of July/beginning of August this year but am short of support runners/navigators is there anyone out there who fancies giving me a hand? any help would be greatfully appreciated. My first attempt of the BGR was in 2003, where I failed miserably and quit at Dunmail Raise (see Richard Askwiths book,'Feet in The Clouds' the chapter June, Rich supported me on section 2)then in 2005 I ran a BGR in 25.40 not 24hours!! so returning to do it this year!! 
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Brian Mc
Feb 27th, 2008 - 12:42 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
All the best with it Jon! Would love to help out as I'm toying with the idea of a BG in 2009. Don't think I can though as I'll be taking annual leave after the WHWR then I need to take some more leave for DOTH in early August. Not sure there'll be much left! If you are planning a weekend attempt I might be able to though so please post or email me your planned attempt date. I am based in Milton Keynes and have some familiarity with the Lakes but am not an expert on the BG route itself. Am however a competent navigator with sufficient mountain experience for a BG. Have done lots of multi-day hiking and scrambling, and run the OMM plus quite a few ultras. |
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Dave Waterman
Feb 27th, 2008 - 1:53 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Jon, Can you give me planned dates. If it fits in with my work schedule or I can secure leave or an exchange of duty I would like to assist. I might be able to rustle up some more help. Martin Hooper was considering an attempt last year so a support role might give him a good insight. dave |
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Andy Cole
Feb 27th, 2008 - 5:37 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Hi Jon, I'm sure I can help out, let me know proposed dates (I guess you will have a couple of alternatives in case weather forecast is a disaster for your preferred date). Andy |
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Jon Steele
Feb 27th, 2008 - 1:40 PM |
Re: Bob Graham
Cheers Andy, Dave and Brian. I am looking around either Friday 1st August(yes I know theres no moon) or Friday 8th August, want to give myself at least a month after the whw.  Cheers Guys |
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Dave Waterman
Feb 27th, 2008 - 5:31 PM |
Re: Bob Graham
Jon, I'm working both those weekends but might be able to wangle something. if you let me know when you do I'll put the wheels in motion. Hooper too is working but same for him. Roger, out. |
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Tomo Thompson
Feb 27th, 2008 - 11:03 PM |
Re: Bob Graham
Jon. Wilco. Tomo. |
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Brian Mc
Feb 28th, 2008 - 1:37 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Hi Jon - could help out on the 1st but not the 8th as I'll be up in Scotland preparing for DOTH on 9th. Let me know and I'll plan. Cheers! |
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Jon Cornall
Feb 28th, 2008 - 5:26 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
May I show my ignorance and ask what is a Bob Graham and why is it named that? Is it dedicated to said person? Thanks in ignorance Jon C |
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Brian Mc
Feb 28th, 2008 - 7:49 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Hi Jon - the Bob Graham Round or BG is one of the toughest fell running challenges. 24 hours to complete a traverse of 42 peaks in the Lake District covering ~74 miles and ~28,500' ascent. http://www.bobgrahamround.co.uk/ It is named after the first to complete - Bob Graham in 1932, wearing not much more than plimsoles. Different from WHWR because it goes over rough ground and peaks, and relies more on navigation and mountain skill. Also, there's less opportunity for motorised back-up. This is why Jon is asking for help. |
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Jon Steele
Mar 1st, 2008 - 4:31 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Cheers Guys For all your support Good to have you on board Tomo, I am thinking of the 1st of August for the bgr.Cheers Jon
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Tomo Thompson
Mar 2nd, 2008 - 12:57 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Jon, are you going clock or anti-clock ? and would the notes and maps from Mr Askwith help ? |
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Jon Steele
Mar 2nd, 2008 - 10:03 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Tomo clockwise mate, and yes the maps etc fom Richard would be a fantastic help. Cheers Tomo
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Brian Mc
Mar 3rd, 2008 - 12:41 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Are you happy for us to pick the sections we support you on? How d'you want to organise it all? Cheers. |
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Jon Steele
Mar 3rd, 2008 - 3:39 PM |
Re: Bob Graham
what evers best for you guys, im just happy for the support, im very rusty with section 4 and 5, done section one (keswick to Threkeld) and section2 (threkeld to Dunmail) lots of times, section 3 dunmail to wasdale im reasonably happy with, so again whatever is best for you. once again thanks a lot
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Brian Mc
Mar 4th, 2008 - 2:01 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
I'm happy to support any sections really but I'll have a think and suggest some. How many folk are supporting in total so we can work out how many sections we each cover? Cheers. |
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jon steele
Mar 8th, 2008 - 8:47 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Just sorting that out now Brian, whatever is best for you all, let me know which one(s) you would like to do
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Jody young
Mar 17th, 2008 - 6:27 PM |
Re: Bob Graham
hi Jon, i too am also earmarking the BG for July approx i month after WHW. All training to date has been aimed at the round which incidently makes cracking training for the WHW. Been spending every alternate weekend on sections of the round and gradually piecing them together too.3weeks ago started at ambleside, run the road up to Dunmail Raise, and did the round all the way to the Honister. escaped out through the back of Borrowdale to head back over the hills before descending on grasmere and back to ambleside. Long hard day started in darkness and finished in darkness..nigh on 15 hrs worth!!! Still had alot of running in my legs considering the huge amount of climbing..probably manage a sub 20 BG if i can keep injury free.Picked up a iffy knee when out that time. ps as i run on my own then i'll be doin the round unsupported on the fells with my other half at the few road crossing with the exception of Wasdale. Good luck in ur attempt mate and hope you become a member of the club and myself likewise. |
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Jonathan Steele
Mar 18th, 2008 - 3:29 AM |
Re: Bob Graham
Hi Jody Thats some training run, brilliant, my aim is a sub 24 hr round, ran it once before but timed out after cocking up on Scafell (and Mike Mason wasnt navigating), but continued the round, that was 3 years ago, left it alone for having a crack at the UTMB over 2006 and 2007. Sounds like you have done plenty of recces which is the bread and butter of the round! Good luck in your attempt!! All the Best Jon
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Jody young
Mar 24th, 2008 - 1:47 PM |
Re: Bob Graham
attempting my longest outing to date so far this coming Sunday.Early Start from Threlkeld and doin the BG route from there to Keswick.Try for a 1am start and hope to be at Dunmail come first light, incidently, have never done this section in its entirety.Aiming for ~20hrs weather permitting!! ps likely to carry all equip needed to be self sufficient in case of any hishaps. Something i think that any walker/runner should be doing at this time of year what with the winter conditions, especially if the time out in the mountains goes beyond say 10 hrs.Personally, i prefer bad weather when running in the mountains though it is nice now and again to glance at the views 
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