Race, Race, Race...
Since my last update, I have been busy working & racing - nothing new, I guess! Although I now represent Calder Valley on the fells, as well as continuing to represent the Dashers at road, trail & cross-country events. I have also since had my birthday and what better way to celebrate than doing a classic up & down fell race in the Lakes? More on that one later... Bleasdale Circle was the first on my list after Windy Hill and that put us all to the test. The weather was possibly the worst I have raced in to date (touch wood there won't be much worse any time soon!). At the start it was the typical four seasons of conditions & very wet underfoot from the previous days downpours. I dabbled with my waterproof on and off, decided against racing with it on as I get warm very quickly, especially when running uphill. 95 hardy souls were bouncing up and down on their tip-toes, ready for the starters orders. We held a perfectly...