Race 28: Buttermere Sailbeck

Horrible, horrible weather and a bit of a nasty fall just after Causey Pike, leaving me with bruised knees, hands and pride. Thanks to the runner and photographer who stopped to check that I was all right. I was too tired after the climb up Causey Pike and consequently I wasn't at my most nimble. Oddly, I came round a bit after that and didn't feel too short of energy for the rest of the race, even though I was a little stiff and sore. I can do better on this race and the route is superb, making it well worth another visit.

Photos on the Racing Snakes website.
Picture 242 shows me taking a nose-dive!
Note the V shaped marking on the rock in the bottom left of the picture and then again in the top right on the next one.

Results: 75th/105  2:40:12
Distance: 15km/9.3 miles  Climb: 1315m/4314ft

Race 27: Wray Caton Moor

Crossing fields just a few hundred yards before the finish

A lot more photos on racing snakes website - I'm on pictures 48 and 166.

Results: 84th/174  57:29
Distance: 11km/6.8 miles  Climb: 335m/1099ft

Race 26: Great Hameldon

In a long line of competitors on the run out to the moor.

Getting past a few on a bit of steep downhill.

Results: 113/ 255  53:33
Distance: 9.6km/6 miles  Climb: 338m/1109ft