My first road race for some considerable time. I had done it twice before but, like most really unpleasant experiences, had obliterated the course from my consciousness. The day was perfect for running, warm but with a light breeze. There was good parking. I arrived in good time and met some old friends. I was carrying no injuries and had trained consistently for over a month. The course was amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in West Yorkshire. The marshals and onlookers were wonderfully supportive.So what was the problem? 1)My first road race for some time: I just was not race fit. I suddenly realised that my threshold runs had not been even close to what should have been my race speed. 2)The beautiful scenery. A great deal of it is in the vertical rather than the horizontal plane. There are three climbs, mile one, mile three and from mile five to the end. Having said which - I fully intend to go back next year and do it again.
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What made you come back into running again?
There are many good races in this area, have you done any?
When I saw Netherthong 10k by Wurzel, I assumed it was someone having a laugh.
Sorry if I was wrong. Gotcha, if I am right.
I would imagine that fell races round that area are extremely tough.
The only race down our way (Kent) to touch it would be the Margate Milky White Thighs Christmas Trot 10K.
I'm still waitng for the site to download - been 15 mins so far, and only have a quarter of it.
Can't wait till I get broadband!