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| with Steph after leg 3 |
YC was part of the Northumberland Fell Runners team that ran the Ian Hodgson Relay yesterday. This fell relay is held in Patterdale in the Lake District. The weather was typically Lakeland - low cloud and a bit of rain. So navigation was at a premium. YC was on leg 3 with Steph Scott. This leg starts at the Kirkstone Pass and heads over Red Screes and Dove Crag, before dropping down to Brotherswater for the handover. We opted for a safety-first steady run with map & compass in hand. So we weren't in any danger of breaking the leg record, but didn't get lost and thoroughly enjoyed the run. A fuller report will appear on the
NFR website.
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| Borrowdale (winners) blast off |
Afterwards, numerous cups of tea were consumed in the tea-tent at the finish. And of course, when you've had your tea...something stronger awaits. YC repaired to the Tynemouth Lodge in the evening with Nina L who gave him a debrief on the sermon at Holy Saviour's Church, while suggesting that YC slake the raging fellrunner's thirst with a pint of the necessary. YC thought it diplomatic to follow orders.
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| comparing notes with Will and Dexter |
In international news, John Telfer is holidaying in San Francisco. He reports that he has found a soul mate in Mr Samuel Adams - purveyor of fine ales. He has even found time to watch his beloved QPR on the TV - who are currently doing the decent thing of keeping Newcastle United off the bottom of the table.