Today saw a small select group from the running club heading off top Anstey in Leicestershire for the Charnwood Hills fell race. Granted this is not an area people automatically think off when considering areas for fell races, but this one is extremely popular. So much so that it sold out within 24 hours!
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Optimistic numbering at today's race! We did finish in this order though,
but these were not our overall positions in the race. |
A quick dash around the muddy school field and then off into the 'wilds' of Leicestershire. The conditions were officially described as 'soft going' and good grip was essential if you wished to stay upright. The route goes through ploughed fields, open moorland, the middle of a golf course and around a country park. Apart from the loop around the country park it is more of less an out and back. Despite this it feels like most of the 14 miles are up hill. The hardest is Old Tom, which looms ahead of you for the first few miles. Most of us had to walk some or most of this steep climb up to the ruins. After passing over the brow the hill the full blast of the cold February wind hit you.
This was my second time running this race, and the weather was much colder than the previous year. Finishing a couple of minutes slower I think was justified by the prevailing conditions. No bling to collect on this race, just the satisfaction of finishing. Then into the school hall for a hot drink and something to eat.
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