Raced this one last year, a real classic route and looking forward to it today. Head over to the Duddon with Russ in the Cali, the weather is reasonable, a little mist but forecast to improve.
Once registered we meet up with a view other Helm runners, Chris, Brian, Karl, Lee, Jonny and Jayne, and discuss the race and route choice. We soon under way and after the usual mad dash at the start, the slow grind up to Seathwaite Tarn begins. I dig in, keep running and soon am climbing Grey Friar; a am rubbing shoulders with Brain, just as I did last year !
There is a little mist on the top, but I know my way and now hard to Swirl How and see Joss our marshalling on the route.....now there's an inspiration. Then to Coniston Old Man, I feel like I am running ok an deliberately did not look at my time from last year, really don't need the pressure.
Very windy across Brim Fell and the a horrible descent to Goats Hawse and the short climb to Dow Crag; fast running from here then and a good line below Brown Pike, across the Walna Scar and out to White Pike on an obvious grassy trod. Flagged from here, a steep grassy descent to the wall/gate, then along the wall past the quarries and then a drop down through grassy and bouldary terrain to the finish field.
I finish in 1:49, 20th, and am pleased with that; felt good and enjoyed the race. Other Helm runners come in, all run well and looked pleased. Then it's time for tea and cakes, the sun is out, as are the deck chairs from the tailgate of the Cali.
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