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Ran Coniston Fell Race on Sat. 8.7 miles, 3500ft/ 14km, 1065m.
Didn't want to blow a gasket so went steady on the climbs, felt pretty decent tbh - a world apart from doing Lakes races last year. Had a good descent - generally my strength - but then missed a turning in the last km. Quite funny really, final km pelting down only to see the guy who was just in front appear on the path on the other side of the river - whoops. A quick scramble down the gorge, through the stream, and back up and on track. Lost about 3 minutes and 10 places - finished 104/240. Definitely annoying but wasn't too fussed really - felt it was a good performance.
Legs felt sore from the really steep/technical descent off the top of the Old Man of Coniston, so set off on a gentle/short jaunt today, only to accidentally end up running 12 miles/ 1500ft. Running in the Lakes is just too much fun - hard to turn around to go home!
Pics from the race - when you see a photographer, just pretend you're having fun!