The Nine Edges race is a friendly jaunt around nine Peak District gritstone crags. You can choose to run, hike or climb (climbing entrants knock out a route at each of the crags). Being more running inclined, Outside’s Phil Parker chose to hot foot it round the 21 mile route last Saturday; with little breath left for full paragraphs, these are his thoughts:
1. 21 miles is really quite far.
2. Yet again, training would probably have been a good idea.
3. People with race vests are not necessarily fast.
4. People without race vests are not necessarily slow.
5. Shot Bloks are AMAZING – like a sort of uber-jellybaby.
6. Froggatt Edge is the worst.
7. Edale Mountain Rescue did an excellent job of organising and running the event – well done all.
8. If you’re running a longer distance than you have ever run before in your life, having a running buddy is a life saver – thanks Claire*!
9. All fell races should finish at a pub.
*Claire is fast becoming the favourite pacer for Outside staff!