Frequently Asked Questions

There are only actually three recurring questions:

Q: When is the event?
A: 26th September. See the Nine Edges site for details.

Q: Is that you in the photograph in the “About” page?
A: Yes. See the next question.

Q: Who took the photograph in the “About” page?
A: I did. I took a camera, tripod and remote control up onto the moors and ran past it a few times, firing the remote, until I was happy with result. Likewise with the picture of me in the header photograph. There’s also a sheep in that photograph.

Further one-off questions that merit publishing:

Q: Why did you decide on running?
A: The implication seems to be that I am not best suited to running. And I’m not. I chose it as an event because I like running, especially off-road in the wilderness. I did think about a triathlon but I don’t much fancy an event where there is dressing and undressing against the clock.

Q: Is your blog just a blow-by-blow account of your training?
A: Thanks for your question Dad. No it isn’t.

Q: Do you not get bored when you’re running?
A: Again, Dad, thanks for your question. No I don’t.

Q: Why didn’t you include a climb on each of the edges, as some of the competitors are doing?
A: I haven’t been climbing much lately and I just don’t fancy nine climbs (even if they are all severe) on top of 20-odd miles of running.

Q: What time do you hope to do it in?
A: I’ve fought shy of telling people my target so far. My training suggests that I might manage under four hours, but it will be tough.

2 comments to Frequently Asked Questions

  • Edward

    My Dad says you’re really fit and you should try a climb on each of the edges.

    I can suggest some Pokemon powers to help you.

    What power do you think is your favourite, and what would your prefered attack be against Bronzong?

  • Tim

    Thanks Edward. As you know, Bronzong has the power to bring rain, so my attack would be to use an umbrella.

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