Ah, the Rydal Round, my only fell race to date. @juanito stormed past me to show up my awful downhill form, during which I followed someone who looked like they knew where they were going, only to chichen out of hurtling down a cliff face he led me to!
Things went pretty well today, had the nagging feeling that the cold was still lingering, yet legs feeling nice and strong after a bit of unscheduled rest, and knew I was running well by being ahead of some runners I'd normally expect to be behind. Upshot was a very similar result to last year's race on the same course: 5th scorer for the club again, 2nd club overall again, exactly 10 seconds slower than last year. Something like 25th overall (23rd last year), 7.5 soft, undulating miles @ 5:40/m. Got handed the application form for Intercounties XC consideration - team of 9 to be selected based on county and Southern champs. Bit of a long shot depending on how many eligible runners opt out, but may as well go for a county vest!
Ah, the Rydal Round, my only fell race to date. @juanito stormed past me to show up my awful downhill form, during which I followed someone who looked like they knew where they were going, only to chichen out of hurtling down a cliff face he led me to!
Things went pretty well today, had the nagging feeling that the cold was still lingering, yet legs feeling nice and strong after a bit of unscheduled rest, and knew I was running well by being ahead of some runners I'd normally expect to be behind. Upshot was a very similar result to last year's race on the same course: 5th scorer for the club again, 2nd club overall again, exactly 10 seconds slower than last year. Something like 25th overall (23rd last year), 7.5 soft, undulating miles @ 5:40/m. Got handed the application form for Intercounties XC consideration - team of 9 to be selected based on county and Southern champs. Bit of a long shot depending on how many eligible runners opt out, but may as well go for a county vest!