The Coniston race went better than expected. A steady start meant I ran well after Wetherlam. Got a good descent and was pleased at the end.
Did not do much after that because of work commitments and before I knew it the Saunders was looming. There were a couple of course changes this year so we made the wise decision to drop a class from the usual Bowfell to Kirkfell. It was still a tough weekend for me, particularly day one. Day two was much better. We made some good route choices. Thanks to DW for his patience.
After getting back into training and doing a few local runs I decided a race might be a good idea. Turner Landscape coincided with my day off and as I had not done it before despite trying to fit it in for the last two years it seemed a good choice. And so it proved.
It is a pretty long grind up Grey Friar so I set off super steady. Misty and breezy on the tops. A nice surprise to see Joss Naylor taking the numbers on Swirl How. Then I pick up the pace a little and catch a few runners. Pushing on I pass a couple more but the final descent is slow as my legs are not used to it, everything hurts and I am careful as the ground becomes quite rough.
Overall pleased with my time but know I can go much quicker with a more positive approach. If I manage to make it to the start next year then I have a target.
Trying to get as much time and climb in as I can now. Ben Nevis next.
Came across this great quote the other day.
"A boat is safe in the harbour, but that is not the purpose of a boat"
Russell
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