So still feeling fine after Endure 24, which was a bonus. Had a gentle run round Parkrun and felt fine. So here we go
Really nice it being quite local, didn't set off till 8:30, picked up Mike from up the road and off we set. Easy parking, but quite a hike to the start line, need to remember to take kit with you to the start line. The start line was at the stables in Kingsclere - courtesy of the Balding family.
This was the first time this race was run - and you could not tell, everything was run smoothly.
Half and full started at the same time (something I think I would change for next year - but it did mean that everyone crossed over the main road at the same time.
Aid stations were well spaced, marshals well placed, signage good, I think there was only once where I wasn't 100% sure - but took the fairly obvious route and carried straight on. Great views along the way, fairly lumpy with 600m of climb.
Once the halfs had gone their separate way the course thinned out and made running down some of the narrower paths much easier.
Finish was a little cruel, a large hill to climb first, followed by sight of the finish line. Rather than heading straight to the line, the route followed the ridge and descended down through some woods, before appearing before the finish line.
Nice goody bag, with an engraved glass momento. Which was made even better by being topped up with Loddon Valley Hoppit.
Fantastic event, well run and well supported
Learnt:
It's hilly near Kingsclere
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