RW Race Report - Forest of Dean Trail Race

Posted: 5 February 2007

Where Lydney, Gloucestershire
When November 27, 2005
First Man Matthew Butler 38:00
First Woman Caroline Jones 43:21

A late autumn flurry of snow cleared just in time for the first of three Forest of Dean Trail Runs on November 27.

A small field of 65 turned out to cover the various distances: 5.4K, 10.4K and 15.4K.

Set in the heart of the forest, most opted for the middle distance, which saw Matthew Buttler home first in 38:00. Caroline Jones was the leading lady in 43:21.

John Mansfield had a flying start in the 5.4K race, finishing in 20:85, and Christina O'Konor led the ladies in 28:39. Sam Ryall won the 15.4K in 58:50 and Ann Fallows was first lady in 1:06:15.

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Craig Jackson 2

Could anyone let me know what the surface you are running on?

Is it grass, woodlane, hardcore trail, etc,?

Thanks
Posted: 16/02/2007 at 16:45

flanker

from what I recall it is mainly hard/gravel trail.

Last year I was in road shoes and they were fine although some of the sharper stones left my feet a bit sore. This year I'll be in trail shoes.
Posted: 16/02/2007 at 17:54

Sanatogen Sid

Its mostly hard trail with a wee bit of tarmac. There are some areas with loose stones that can jar a bit.

It stays firm even after rain.

Because I live in the area I run parts of the course quite a bit and prefer trail shoes.
Posted: 17/02/2007 at 11:35

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