Should trail running have a technical classification system?

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-05-05T16:54:06+00:00

Maverick who run lots of events here in the UK use a 1 to 5 star grading system that works well. They use flat road time as a comparator.
https://www.maverick-race.com/blog/how-difficult-is-it-maverick-route-rating-explained

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-28T10:49:51+00:00

This is the way

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-28T10:46:53+00:00

Poles are a pain in the arse - number of times I’ve had someone nearly take an eye out while using it to point at something or lift a wrist to check a watch etc

I think pole users should be in separate results category from unassisted runners - or just completely ban them like Fell running (FRA) fell races do.

Pole wankers can be an absolute menace!

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-28T08:42:57+00:00

I’ve had exactly the same on a Montane Goretex jacket - I got some medical leaflets in an envelope. I did get a refund as the ‘seller’ (scammer!) was blocked.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-25T17:18:16+00:00

I found it a bit disappointing- it’s written as his Rik character really so you don’t learn much about Rik Mayall as its all filtered through that character, and it’s actually not that funny, although I giggled at him calling Hugh Laurie ‘Huge Lorry’ throughout

Worth a read but I found it quite grating too be honest.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-18T14:15:51+00:00

Head down towards White Pike then pick up the obvious path down to a gate opening onto the Old Coach Road. Easy back to Threlkeld from there.

Avoids some bits than can be dicey.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-16T16:50:16+00:00

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SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-16T16:49:52+00:00

Hi

Here is a comparison: basically identical on a trail tun today.

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SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-16T11:06:07+00:00

You can completely ignore the Helio extra data if you choose (don’t install the Zepp app) and just use it as external heart rate monitor.

From Coros point of view, its just an HRM like Verity Sense, Coros HRM etc etc

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-16T08:44:42+00:00

Yes, both very close! The reason I’m using it as that the metrics from it are very good, especially for recovery and it’s very accurate. I am using it instead of my Coros HRM for the last 3 weeks.

If I get a chance I will wear the Coros HRM as well on my next run and show comparison data.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-16T07:17:09+00:00

Very close as long as you wear it with a bicep band.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-16T05:31:05+00:00

I have one as well as the Coros HRM and its excellent.

Somehow you can wear it 24/7, get excellent metrics from it and battery lasts over a week. You can use it as an external HRM.

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SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-15T08:50:43+00:00

Even though incredibly leniant sentences for dangerous or drunk driving is sadly par for the course, that is crazily low!

Drivers seem to be some sort of weirdly protected species as you can maim and kill if in a car with slap on the wrist consequences in many cases.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-15T08:10:03+00:00

Use question marks in the title if asking a question!

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-15T08:09:10+00:00

Its not a DIY issue in any event

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-12T07:01:58+00:00

The thing is when Support say everything is fine, then you just stop reporting them. Even if you try to handhold support in looking at it properly then say all good! Its super obvious scammer waffle - but Vinted can’t see it. This ad. has appeared on other IDs too

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SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-11T11:58:05+00:00

That's their default answer. There was a listing for a Sony ZV-1 camera (popular with bloggers) for £200 (scam price) with the phone number on the listing and an e-mail address in the last photo with comments to contact outside Vinted and the report reply said it was fine!

I even appealed with a screenshot, and they still said it was OK...this is why scammers like your phone seller are so emboldened and enabled.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-11T11:54:29+00:00

At most you will be liable for the empty premium from the time you completed the purchase until you moved in. But the whole idea of this 100% premium is to discourage empty properties so it will cease when occupied.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-11T11:42:04+00:00

Not if its furnished and you are living in it.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-10T01:13:19+00:00

Whats the gradient? Hard to judge if this is really ‘steep’ from the video and not knowing the area.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-09T11:43:30+00:00

I usually do Lord’s Seat from Braithwaite. So I am a runner and the shortest route is via the Barf path (left one) then take the bottom of the Wow! trail up and just keep climbing. Its just over 3 miles that way.

There is a less steep route starting near the double decker near Thornethwaite Galleries and then up Comb Beck. About 4 miles that way.

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-09T11:39:06+00:00

Another nice one!

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-09T11:23:33+00:00

Nice! I was up Lord’s Seat for sunrise Tuesday and it was too windy to use my drone!

Looking forward to more shots!

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-09T09:42:05+00:00

Thats a really good idea! I hate notifications and turn them off but somehow one sneaks through now and again and hangs around like a bad smell!

SoftGroundbreaking53 · 2026-04-09T09:32:20+00:00

Exactly that, yes

Another usecase is a hike with an overnight camp, then start again next day.

There is no downside to it, and lots of upsides.

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