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| The Start - already soaked after a warm up |
This is a 4 mile route that goes along, up, up a bit more, along, up a bit more, along and then down a lot. It is a tough route demanding strong mental powers ... fortunately our brave runners were feeling strong and the dual mantras of THE HILLS ARE OUR FRIENDS and THE RAIN IS OUR FRIEND served us well.
As the route was short for a D group run the pace was good with sub 10 minute miling and a couple of 9 minute miles thrown in. You would think that was enough but no, several of the group ran an extra lap of Ridgegate Reservoir for good measure.
Tea and a teacake afterwards were very much needed.
Respect to you all for a strong run .... now, what are you doing at 10.30am on Boxing Day ...
Neil
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| The start - with the flash |
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| Off they go ... start with a gentle incline... |
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| Is it me or is it getting steeper... |
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| No, it is DEFINITELY getting steeper |
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| Are we there yet Neil |
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| The inside of a cloud at our highest point |
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| Tough conditions but Chris and 'Man Up Nina' make it to the top |
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| Smiles now we have descended and it is drier |
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| 9 minute miling ... |
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| Wet? |
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| Philip demonstrating the latest waterproof running top |
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| Good running! |
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| Last mile... |
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| Extra lap ... why not! |
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| Back at last... |
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| The route ... HILLY! |
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| Splits |
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