Bob Graham Round

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Northern Exile May 2022 12:07pm, 6 May 2022 8,811 posts	0 Northern Exile I thought it was curious that John took that line to LMF. It’s certainly the most direct - I’ve done it myself when Birkett bagging - but is it not private land? I was under the impression that Sabrina is a wee bit puritanical about sticking to ROWs and access land, hence the detour via Ulcat Row. Saying all that, as FF has noted she’s already commented positively on his progress so she’s either mellowed on that or is being a bit disingenuous.
flyingfinn May 2022 12:12pm, 6 May 2022 3,268 posts	0 flyingfinn But as Paul has since admitted he took too much rest and given his position in the pecking order that's a bit like the bloke who's 10 minutes behind the leaders running faster splits than the leaders at 23 miles in a marathon. John is racing Sabs not Paul. And every leg he does quicker than her at this point further cements his lead over her.
flyingfinn May 2022 12:16pm, 6 May 2022 3,269 posts	0 flyingfinn I thought it was curious that John took that line to LMF. It’s certainly the most direct - I’ve done it myself when Birkett bagging - but is it not private land? I was under the impression that Sabrina is a wee bit puritanical about sticking to ROWs and access land, hence the detour via Ulcat Row. Saying all that, as FF has noted she’s already commented positively on his progress so she’s either mellowed on that or is being a bit disingenuous. I had the same thoughts NE. But I know after some of her previous comments on the routes round there Steve B (very much a local) was quite vocal on what was and wasn't OK and he didn't necessarily agree with her! The other thing we should always note is that the OT doesn't necessarily reflect what John planned. It is often just their best guess in the absence of explicit information.
K5 Gus May 2022 12:17pm, 6 May 2022 5,118 posts	0 K5 Gus ff - do you know, roughly speaking, how will JK's total resting time compare to what Sabs took ?
flyingfinn May 2022 12:18pm, 6 May 2022 3,270 posts	0 flyingfinn ff - do you know, roughly speaking, how will JK's total resting time compare to what Sabs took ? Only that he’s been taking more but moving faster according to an analysis I found on Facebook (fellrunning group I think)
Dave A May 2022 4:23pm, 6 May 2022 23,424 posts	0 Dave A I’m not sure what it’s like in the northern fells, but Eskdale is a bit damp right now.
Velociraptor May 2022 4:34pm, 6 May 2022 57,864 posts	0 Velociraptor Bit soggy up this end of the county too.
Dave A May 2022 8:04pm, 6 May 2022 23,425 posts	0 Dave A Clearing nicely now. Sat out with tea under an emerging blue sky .
Northern Exile May 2022 9:59pm, 6 May 2022 8,814 posts	0 Northern Exile Sounds great Dave. I am likewise sitting outside with a glass of summat in my unworthy paw.
flyingfinn May 2022 11:37pm, 6 May 2022 3,271 posts	0 flyingfinn So as John is heading into (hopefully for him) the last night of his pretty awesome adventure he is currently nearly 15 hours ahead of James and 9 or 10 hours behind his own schedule. If he can stay on his feet the question now is largely about by how much? Any bets?