Race 36: Flan Fell

Oh my goodness that was hard. This race is in four quarters: out on the tarmac path - ok because we're fresh; up the hill - steep and difficult but ok; down the hill - nice; and back along the tarmac path - horrible! I was pushed all the way to the finish by a junior runner, lost a couple of the positions on the run in but held on for a top half finish. Just about satisfied. Looking at the distance and climb this looks like the easiest race of them all but honestly it isn't. I think that the short fast races suit the younger runners better but in my age category, I seem to be doing alright.

The tarmac path leading to the finish. Two of
the four chasing me got past before the line

Result: 14th/28  13:36
Distance: 2.9km/1.8 miles  Climb: 100m/328ft