So me and Rick on leg 2 - it was an early start, I go to registration and then ferry cars and people to Hartsop for the start of the leg. Phil and Andy run leg 1 and come in in good time and looking wiped, Rick and I set-off at a pace, a fast pace and we are soon in over-taking mode.
We climb fast and hard towards the Knott, this is no longer a checkpoint and we skirt around the back on the path; we pass Russ, he takes pictures and gives support. It is windy and we head into the mist, we get to the first checkpoint on High Street and continue to run well towards the Beacon and get a good descent line to the Threshthwaite Mouth.
We are running well and then climb well again; however, it now goes pear-shaped, we get confused, we are not using a map or compass and soon realise we are going wrong; it takes a few moments to realise what we have done and where we are; we correct and get to the tarn - I am wound-up and angry at my complacency.
We descend well along St Raven's Edge and then drop steeply to the hand-over at Kirkstone. We live and learn by our mistakes....sorry guys !
Chris and Geoff take-over on leg 3 and then Garry and Rob on leg 4; we finish 5th Vet team and pick up a prize....I am surprised.
The ladies do great and come 5th, our A team also do well and finish in the top 10. My first run in the IHR, it is a unique and great day - thanks to the many Helm supporters that we see on course.
We wondered what happened to you fellas as you went past us as if we were stood still on the climb to high street!
ReplyDeleteWe didn't chance the contour of the beacon but got the tarn bang on.
We made a mess of the last descent too (st ravens edge?).
Stu Stoddart - Eden Runners