Zod Sepooc ~ Another Man’s View

Hi gang, THANKS for a great time, first LONG run of the year .. and very pleased with how the old body went after various bugs over the last few months ... The only after effect being a little nick on a toe where my nail dug in .. even managed to get down stairs unaided this morning. Off for a gentle 4 miles with Diane later ... WHERE is the snow?

A WINTER WANDER LAND !!!!!!
After a slightly later than planned arrival at the top barn .... bumped into Peter Kevan getting ready for his Saturday run ( sorry Pete ... hope you’re not too sore today ) .. so an extra FRIEND to chat to.
Off we set on the challenging Coope's Dozen ?? spirit's where high and chatter of quick times could be heard .... It's my second attempt and was really looking forward to what lay ahead .. although my lack of miles would be a problem .. so ran at a reasonable pace as most of out group BLASTED off ... mention here of Tony ( the SPEED KING ) ...

The reverse route leaves all the steep climbs ‘til the last few miles ... so the easy run out to Healey Nab was very enjoyable .. the first mile or so trying to avoid all the puddles ... but once my shoes and socks got wet it was more fun going through the water .. which was COLD .. can you get frost bite in your feet ?

We said goodbye to Julie there ... as she was off to another race (? Ed) the miles ticked over and I slowly remembered some of the landmarks as we reached them

I must thank the group again for arranging the weather .. although windy it was fair with some sunshine !! The going was soft but the lack of undergrowth really helped.

A few stops for water , wine gums and jelly babies ( thanks for the treats folks ) kept us all moving ... unassisted certainly made it all more interesting .. I dropped off a bottle of water at the cross over point on the road over Belmont ... next time something sweet as well (CAKES !! SCONES !! sorry no jam or cream planned).

We reached this point and lost (Y)John heading off the X Country race at Leyland (got reason) . With some tough climbs around the Winter Hill Fell race area to look forward too .. BRILL .. our heroes continued ...

All too soon the end was in sight .. I was very weary legged but very pleased too .. sorry for slowing the final group of three plus me down .. every body else looked so fresh .. Mary, Nicole and Ed .... Cheers ... wot next folks ??

Barry