Whilst we were enjoying the festive fayre at the Cherry Tree FSS was up in the Lakes to help Mark Smith on his Winter BG attempt. Mark has done a regular round and last year completed a Winter Round albeit in 24hrs and 20 minutes. This was his final attempt to get round in a sub 24 hour time before life changes forever on the arrival of his first child. You can read FSS's account and Mark's write up respectively. EtU asked what constitutes a winter round and apparently it is 14 days either side of the shortest day of the year.
Having been up most of the night FSS was still keen to accompany me on the South Lancs Christmas event, which he did. Mark Sammon also had a run round having been orienteering the day before. A great route from Wigan amateur rugby union club, along the canal to Arley Golf Club. From there a good route crossing the river Douglas and around Worthington Lakes before heading across the fields to Blackrod. Footpaths eventually lead back to Haigh Hall and back to the rugby club. All the better for the semi-frozen conditions underfoot. Total miles 12.05 with 1275ft climbed in 2hrs 11mins.
Hoping to do the Fairfield Horseshoe Saturday, provided roads clear enough to get to Ambleside.
NLN
1 comment:
More pedantically, a winter round is any time that isn't summer but the real kudos goes to those who complete a "mid-Winter" round. Mid-Winter is defined by the Bob Graham 24 Hour Club as being within 14 days of the shortest day.
Ian
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