Race day dawns calm with some cloud and mist. The forecast for race time is not great but as often happens it turns out to be not as bad as predicted. After the usual start formalities we are off down the road, I feel good at first and settle into a steady pace. I basically maintain this all the way to the summit. Some better patches than others.
The descent starts well but half way down the lack of running and racing becomes apparent as my quads are very painful. However I keep going, concentrating on every footfall and survive down to the road without a fall, then surprise myself by running quite well on the road.
My time is slow but given the circumstances this year I have hope that with better preparation I can improve. Should I decide to enter next year.??
Russell
Good report - Saturday was my first and on the descent I was thinking 'this is the one and only' but about an hour after the finish the outline planning for next year was starting to form in my brain!
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