Buttermere
Sailbeck 2007
Buttermere
13 May 07
I
wasn’t intending to run this race as it seemed a long way to drive and the
following weekend I had two races. However, my mountain marathon partner had
other ideas and before long I had volunteered to drive and to introduce an
orienteering friend to fell racing. The forecast was foul
and we had to negotiate all the cyclists on the Frank Whitton challenge
but we arrived in plenty of time and it stayed dry.
The
entry list was only small although Bowland were out in force as it was a
championship race for them. As we jogged around the start line the sun came out
and we were rapidly shedding gear.
The
start was a bit fierce up a steep tarmac road but we soon hit the fell.
The
weather stayed wonderful, warm and sunny, with stunning views. The race was
interesting as the climbs and descents came at intervals
throughout the race. The descents, especially at the end were punishing
on the quads. With the finish line in sight the heavens opened, but I didn’t
care by then. I was round and had beaten all my friendly rivals. I hadn’t
quite managed to beat the Bowland chap I had stuck with for most of the race.
The
tea and cake was very welcome and the rain disappeared in time for the prize
giving. Julian was chuffed to be 2nd M60 vet in his first race and
was less than 2 mins behind Dave Tait. I managed to add more PB vouchers to my
collection. I couldn’t walk downstairs on Monday and Tuesday thanks to sore
quads but would do the race again, for the scenery if no other reason.
BUTTERMERE
SAILBECK FELL RACE 13TH MAY 2007
Preston
Harriers Fell Section
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