Ooh Teigyr well done, I was thinking of you as I weaved my way up the big hill in my race, I was hoping you weren't going to have to deal with a monster like it.

My trail race went pretty well though it was far, far too hot for me. I took the earlier start in an attempt to beat it a little but I still got caught out and had a few dizzy spells where I was pushing too hard in the heat. I think it was around 22C (about 70F) which I know isn't hot for some of you but for me its too hot to be racing really particularly as there was very little wind. Apart from the heat making me slow to a walk when I didn't want to I actually finished quite strongly and was running well when I could. The descents were an absolute hoot and I overtook quite a few people on them (though a few did get me back as I'm relatively slow on the flat). I have blogged an epic report here : Garburn Race Report

The outcome was 14.81 miles and 2155 feet of climbing in 2:41:42, I was pleased to come in under the three hour mark. I actually have a couple of race photos where I look like I am running, they are at the start of the long descent after the big climb, you can see some of the loose rock I had to contend with...




Then I start getting into my stride, I like the mountains in the background, makes it look really high up.




I had a complete day off yesterday but my quads are feeling surprisingly ok, I am going out for a short run tonight not sure if on or offroad but no hills will be involved! I have a 4 mile road race on Wednesday which I will be taking fairly steady I think, just hope its not hot again.