Well 33 Trail miles have never been such fun!!
After registering and chilling pre start, the sun was shining and I was really looking forward to the event.
I set off nice and easy which was helped with a steep walkable hill with half a mile!! I slipped over after about 4 miles in some woods but no issues.
Again I met some lovely people, I decided not to listen to music so I was able to chat and listen which I really enjoyed.
Key directions were available via some small signs (thank god) and I managed to run with/around two experienced veterans of the event. Conditions were generally good with some sections that were exceptionally muddy.
Around miles 14-16 it felt a bit of a slog but I maintained a reasonable rhythm and pace, and walked some of the steep hills. After going over the top of the Cherhill White horse I just got in to a groove an was able to maintain a consistent pace for the remainder of the event.
I ran the last 10 miles with a lady who was experienced in Ultra's and I was able to learn from! I had ran some previous miles with her but we had paced differently to that point.
Food wise - gels and blocks, high 5 zero tablets, and I picket up two Jaffa cakes at around 4 aid stations. They were great!
At the finish I was happy, comfortable, and could have carried on. This was a real confidence boost, after a few days of recovery runs I am looking forward to cranking up the mileage again!
Trail, 32.5 miles
5:47:19, 10.41min/mile
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