Twice in 1 week
Rose returned to Nostell Priory for the second time in less than a week. Having competed in the Ackworth Road Runners Priory 10k last Wednesday evening, Rose was back to support the testing of the new Nostellpriory parkrun which commences this Saturday. Over 90 runners participated in this invitation trial event which was a complete success. Great news for the inaugural event which takes place this Saturday. DFYB.
Eccup 10
That's 10 mile and not kilometers. Rose ups her racing distance (forcefully) to comply with local grand prix requirements in an effort to bag some extra points. The Eccup 10 Mile is an undulating mix of quiet roads and reservoir trail paths between Leeds and Harrogate, the latter a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and Red Kite central.
Rose finished 1:26:26 positioned 18/57 in the F35 category.
Rose finished 1:26:26 positioned 18/57 in the F35 category.
Jane Tomlinson 5k Canal Race
More river than canal but you get the idea. A scenic, annual 5k fundraiser which is relatively flat and attracts big numbers for an offroad waterside loop aside the River Aire. This 10th Anniversary edition witnessed the return of four GV members battling with higher temperatures and lower slug and snail count to the previous year. All four finished well within the top half of the field, Steve W first GV back in 18:58 securing a respectable 21/304 position. Mick W equaling his 5k PB in 20:07 placed 41/304. Rose W 105/304 proved that her injury is well behind her producing her fastest time since April and only 30 seconds off PB pace in 23:10. Emma S 111/304 who is currently on triathlon form smashed a minute and half off last years result in 23:26. All money raised goes to www.janetomlinsonappeal.com for children's and cancer charities.
No gastropods were harmed in the making of these results.
No gastropods were harmed in the making of these results.
Vegan Carneddau Mountain Race
Steve C and Len were in action at the Vegan Carneddau Half Marathon in Snowdonia on Saturday (28th June). This was quite something given that Steve has been sidelined for many weeks now with an injury that's required many arduous and ongoing physiotherapy sessions.
We doubt whether the physiotherapist's recent advice included competing in a fell race where the course takes in an unmarked mountainous route of approx 13.1 miles with 1,100m of ascent and no aid stations. To add to the spice the organisers make it quite clear that competitors need to be a competent navigators with the stark warning that if the cloud comes down then the Carneddau are "renowned for being tricky" (read: "we'll never see you again").
Untroubled by such trifling consequences, Steve and Len took on the event in dank and drizzly weather - making the going on some of the wet and slippery rocks pretty 'challenging'. At one point, on an almost vertical section of Pen yr Ole Wen, a couple of concerned hikers asked Steve if he needed help and then watched open mouthed (after a polite refusal) as Len weaved and scrambled his way up the ridiculously steep terrain with Steve in his wake only occasionally having to guide, and not act as ballast.
With only one slight navigational blip the duo made it and completed the full event without major incident. A genuinely impressive achievement at any time, truly bonkers off the back of very little training following an injury. The next physio session should be fun...
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We doubt whether the physiotherapist's recent advice included competing in a fell race where the course takes in an unmarked mountainous route of approx 13.1 miles with 1,100m of ascent and no aid stations. To add to the spice the organisers make it quite clear that competitors need to be a competent navigators with the stark warning that if the cloud comes down then the Carneddau are "renowned for being tricky" (read: "we'll never see you again").
Untroubled by such trifling consequences, Steve and Len took on the event in dank and drizzly weather - making the going on some of the wet and slippery rocks pretty 'challenging'. At one point, on an almost vertical section of Pen yr Ole Wen, a couple of concerned hikers asked Steve if he needed help and then watched open mouthed (after a polite refusal) as Len weaved and scrambled his way up the ridiculously steep terrain with Steve in his wake only occasionally having to guide, and not act as ballast.
With only one slight navigational blip the duo made it and completed the full event without major incident. A genuinely impressive achievement at any time, truly bonkers off the back of very little training following an injury. The next physio session should be fun...