Bang, and they're off again for the Border's XC season 09-10.
Lost count of how long I've been going out for this series. Always a good atmosphere, competition and motivator for training over the winter. I usually just feel like hibernating while the days are still drawing in.
Hadn't forgotten the usual conditions we find ourselves in on the Norham course, and it was as per usual for today's race. Mud, swamp, stream crossings a plenty! Proper XC. It didn't appear that anyone managed to get lost during the senior race this time though. Is this a first I wonder?
I posted an 11th overall, 2nd Vet40, and had what I felt to be an OK race considering having been a bit bogged down with a cold during the week and also out a-partying until wee small hours the night before. Straightforward race too, no interesting tussles to report, but I wish I'd had a bit more fight in me when a fellow triathlete went past at about a mile out, going strong. Good run Brian! I was tiring on the run in though and dropped another couple of places in the last half mile or so which I thought I'd be able to keep in my favour considering the bit gap I'd opened up.
Well done to WRC crew who turned out and sympathies to Bruce who cowped his ankle down in the dene and had to retire. Obviously a sickener for him especially since, from what I saw at one part of the course, he was having a strong run and was well up the field. This particular course always has some dodgy bits underfoot!
Not a bad run at all Adam considering your list of excuses... Great to see such a large field of juniors setting off and finishing with so much enthusiasm. There were a few WRC vests out there, good that Dolly is back running. Nick B turned up in pristine white garments looking like model from Burton's advert...that cool clean look didn't last long.
ReplyDeleteWell done to Les and the crew from Norham RC for organising such a good friendly event. Especially enjoyed the mud slides and river crossings.
Worried about Bruce, hope its not too serious an injury.
thanks for all the good wishes,physio told me tonight i can start running again though sundays xc probably a bit much for me,gonna keep away from uneven ground for a bit.i know its only been a week or 2 but i've realy missed it and ive been avoiding anything to do with running like the plague,hence the late comment.well done Adam and the rest of the wooler massive-iiiiii
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're making a recovery Bruce. Uneven ground probably not a good idea right enough, but maybe avoid too much road as well. I'm struggling with upping the miles over tarmac as winter starts- usual story- back and knee twinges in the mornings.
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