We have just got back home from this event, the last of the Welsh FRA championship. The event was about 6 miles and 1,900 ft of climb categorised as medium. Link to approximate map on Google Maps
I had an OK run, the legs just didn’t seem to have the same bounce as they did at Sugar Loaf last week. It took me 50 minutes to the top and 27:35 down. I would have hoped to get under 75 on a better day for me.
Sue was running well and came in 6 whole minutes ahead of me, winning her class and confirming her position as category winner in the championships. She also managed a course record for her age group – what a star.
The presentation took a bit of a while with I think 3 different championships plus the race itself to announce and give out prizes. Sue came away with 3 – a good result by any standards.
All this without rain – it stopped just as we started the race but it did give us a nice wet course.
Roll on the next race – Blorenge I think – though it is orienteering in the woods tomorrow.
Tags: Fell Running
9 November 2008 at 9:14 pm
[...] Useful links – Welsh FRA; Gerry’s Weblog of the event [...]
9 November 2008 at 10:48 pm
It must be nice being married to a star. Hope you enjoyed helping her out with the chocolates. She said she might pass on her old buff to you now as well. That should keep you warm on Blorenge.
10 November 2008 at 11:20 am
She has passed on her old Buff to me, it was a present to her from me a few years ago.
10 November 2008 at 9:50 pm
Well, I hope you chose her a good one then! I’m hoping she wins another one at her next race as Emma seemed to acquire mine last winter.