I took advantage of an afternoon off and some sunshine to head up to Ambleside for this special little race.
It's an out and back and the only downside to the fabulous weather was that the sun was in your eyes on the way out. It's a deceptive 2m as you keep thinking that summit with the trig will appear round the next corner. Trouble with long gaps between attempts (last done in '09) is your memory of the route plays tricks on you. Must have thought the summit was round the next corner at least 3 or 4 times!
Suffice to say the lead runner came hurtling past probably while I still had a mile to go, and probably back at the finish enjoying a cup of tea and flapjack before I'd even got to the summit.
Think I managed about 50mins. I had a fantastic battle back and forth with Anna from Helm Hill on the way up (see KWL posts) but got the edge on the way back. A trip to the chippy for post race refuelling.
I'm not out on Saturday (off to be spoilt rotten by ma & pa), so good luck to everyone doing the Pike race
TF
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Pike Race luck will unfold as follows:- Eden (YJ's) lad, followed by his dad, then Rachel (EtU's lass) with her dad last of the four. Is anyone else performing?
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