OC and Mrs OC ran this at the weekend. It's a 26 mile challenge event on the North Yorkshire Moors. OC confesses to mis-marking a checkpoint resulting in a 2 mile detour early on. Fortunately Mrs OC was endlessly patient, and simply ran harder, pulling OC round the final few miles. We finished in 6 hours (including the detour). A good time was had by all. A commemorative mug allowed for post-race tea, followed by something rather stronger in The Colpitts pub afterwards.
Monday, 30 March 2015
Saturday, 21 March 2015
what (not) to wear and what to drink
When on a recce of leg 1 of the Bob Graham Round, YC recommends wearing a fetching Chevy Chase buff with matching helly hanson top. They provide perfect running gear for a jog over the snow-topped summits of Skiddaw and Blencathra. And, of course, they are the height of fashion.
For those seeking refreshment, Mrs OC recommends the refreshing waters of the Caldew - perfect for quenching the raging fellrunner's thirst. Though rumours have it that there are stronger brews available for such a task...
Sunday, 8 March 2015
a tale of 2 fell races
On Saturday - the Flower Scar Fell Race at Todmorden in the Calder Valley. An English Championship 5 mile race in which Mrs OC was flying the flag for Northumberland Fell Runners. YC was official supporter, and managed an amble up Flower Scar hill. Mrs OC ran appreciably harder - finishing 17th overall in the ladies' race and 2nd lady vet.
On Sunday - the Brough Law fell race. Another 5 miler in the Ingram Valley in the beautiful Cheviots. YC and Chris Smith ran this one and endeavoured to follow in Mrs OC's slipstream (more training needed chaps....) The weather was on the brisk side with a chilly breeze, but a good time was had by all at this early season race. And now, readers will be relieved to learn, YC has had his tea...
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| Mrs OC climbing hard on Saturday |
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| the view at Brough Law by Chris Smith |
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