Last ran this three years ago, with KA and RC back them just RC today. It's a great route and we decide on a plan to take it steady and enjoy the day.
From Rosthwaite we head down Seathwaite and then to the first checkpoint at Stockley Bridge. Weather is ok and I get to try out my new Inov-8 running shorts. Then on to Styhead and down to the second checkpoint at Wasdale Head. Russ gets into gear on the rough decent, no surprise there !
Then a long, steady climb to Blacksail Pass, two of four, and then down to remote Ennerdale and Black Sail Youth Hostel. It turns a bit wet here and we decide to put on jackets, this should make it stop and it does ! Up and over Scarth Gap Pass, a rough descent takes us to Gatescarth Farm, time to refuel. Sandwiches, rice pudding and fruit cocktail, just what I need to get me up and over Honister Pass.
Much to my surprise I bump into a work colleague from our Liverpool office on the climb, it's a small world. Russ picks up again on the rough descent to the pass...yes, we descend to the pass ! Quick running from here leads us back to Rosthwaite. 18 miles and plenty of climbing. A good day out, thanks Russ.
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