Low cloud, wind on the tops, and pouring rain. The conditions for the Wanaka Skyline Race were rather reminiscent of the Lake District on a wet day. YIC ran the race yesterday. Despite the weather, it was a great event. After an initial trot round the lake, there was a steep climb up Mt Roy followed by a ridge run to Mt Alpha. After a quad busting descent there was a final run in to the finish at Wanaka rugby club. YIC finished 7th out of about 50 runners in 3 hours 8 mins. He was also second V 40 in the "masters competition" - he is getting old!
It seems you are never far from another UK fellrunner. The race was won by Stephen Granger-Bevan from Reading. John Osborne from Settle Harriers was also there - YIC recognised him from UK races.
There's a more detailed report at http://www.northumberlandfellrunners.co.uk/ .