Someone from Staveley once told me that there was no point going abroad in May, as it was the best time to climb in the Lakes. Well, that was a few years ago, and climate change has since been introduced by the government. Also, in that time, Anna has taken up fell running, which can take place in all weathers. Lucky really. Last Saturday dawned with low cloud and driving rain. Not the best conditions for the Fairfield Horseshoe Race, but this was an English championship race and the 500 or so competitors were not to be put off.
The race was delayed by half an hour with cars struggling to get into the car park field(bog), and this allowed the cloud to lift above the summits and the rain to stop. It was still soaking underfoot and very muddy and slippy on the descents.
Despite the conditions, Anna had a good run, equalling last year’s time.
Not content with one race a week, Anna entered the “sprint” of a fell race, up and down Latrigg overlooking Keswick. This is only 3 miles long but with 950 ft of ascent. The winner only took about 18 minutes!!
Anna had another good run, getting another bottle of wine (I think most fell runners must be alcoholics), but I think she is more suited to longer, stamina based races…… bring on the Borrowdale later in the year.
Fantastic! :star: :star: :star: A great way to salvage such a wet and cold weekend. π
Well done Anna!
Looks like bloody hard work to me – well done for doing so well!