I was unexpectedly in Leeds at the weekend and decided to have a go at whatever Fell Race was closest and I discovered Calder Valley Fell Runner's three day event near Hebden Bridge.
Stupidly, and with a blatent disregard for my abysmal lack of fitness and competence, I entered all three races in advance.
Friday was an AS race up to the top of Whicken Hill and back. This was my first 'A' race of any description - but how hard can a mere 3 mile race be? Heh heh I didn't half swear near the top. But for the first time I felt myself letting the brake (and the brains off) on the way down. I'm still awful on ascents though.
I'll come on to Saturday's race in a minute...
Sunday's race was the relatively gentle 4 mile B race called the "Tom Tittiman" (love these race titles). Really enjoyed it, but cracked my ankle in the last mile. I was really worried it was done for, but it seemed to have miraculously healed by the end.
And Saturdays race.... a 7 mile *Navigation* race....for which I couldn't find the pub at the start in time for the off. The bloody shame of it, I am SOOO embarassed. (it was in a very hard to find village for an incomer...) The finish looked good though.
Anyway, a great series of races and I can recommend it to anyone for next year. The Springfield Striders from Essex even make it a regular team event and stay in the local pub for the whole event. Think I might do the same next year.
