Bob Graham Round

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FenlandRunner Nov 2021 9:25pm, 30 Nov 2021 7,390 posts	0 FenlandRunner I wonder how the algorithm accounts for known patches of boggy terrain, minor undulations, runners trods, impassable crags etc Along with flanker's comment about strengths and weaknesses of the athlete I seriously question whether an algorithm is optimal.
flyingfinn Nov 2021 9:27pm, 30 Nov 2021 2,923 posts	0 flyingfinn Lol DT. 😂 the fat levels need a bit of topping up given the forecast temperatures plus the extra weight helps me actually stay on the ground 😉
paulcook Nov 2021 9:40pm, 30 Nov 2021 165 posts	0 paulcook Yes. I think, from my very non-technical brain point of view, there is a lot that the spreadsheets etc can do. But they won’t be able to match on the ground knowledge of runners and supporters. Think that’s why I’m so impressed. I’m in awe of the knowledge and experience some people possess. But it really brings it home when it’s so clear.
Snoot Nov 2021 11:03pm, 30 Nov 2021 3,761 posts	0 Snoot Watch has been going off with storm warnings since mid afternoon, a lot more than during Arwen. Weathers been pretty wet.
Dave A Dec 2021 7:22am, 1 Dec 2021 23,206 posts	0 Dave A It looks like they’ve both got away. Has Tom intentionally chosen the boggiest bit first?
Northern Exile Dec 2021 8:32am, 1 Dec 2021 8,250 posts	0 Northern Exile I don't think bogginess was part of the reasoning, but it does seem that way 🙄
Derby Tup Dec 2021 9:33am, 1 Dec 2021 52,944 posts	0 Derby Tup North part of Central Fells?
Northern Exile Dec 2021 9:37am, 1 Dec 2021 8,251 posts	0 Northern Exile High Tove, Armboth etc. Heavy rain overnight, it will be awful.
paulcook Dec 2021 10:14am, 1 Dec 2021 166 posts	0 paulcook Is today the first day of the window of the winter round? I’m guessing they’re both heading out now before it gets even wetter and snowier?
K5 Gus Dec 2021 8:51am, 2 Dec 2021 4,768 posts	0 K5 Gus Any news from out on the hills as to how the guys have faired overnight ? They are moving at a remarkably similar pace. If you take the time from their 1st "same" top, ie High Rigg, to Pillar, then almost identical times of 23.5 hours