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FALLEN WOMAN
- This blog from our Support Assistant, Katy Coate.
Posted by Georgie Grant on 22 February 2010
We arrived at Holford Green nice and early, the sun shone and although there was snow and ice up top, once I was in my gear I felt ready to run.
That was until I saw the other runners, all clearly experienced fell runners in peak physical condition! As I explained to the organiser that I would probably be finishing well after everyone else, he looked at me slightly concerned that I might be up there all week-end but then assured me it was fine as long as I stayed in front of the sweeper who collects all the markers!
Spot on 11.30, the thirty or so runners were called up to the starting line, given a few brief safety instructions and the whistle blew. As we rounded the first corner and began the climb up it became blindingly obvious I was not going to be overtaking anyone. The first climb up to Bicknoller post was probably the worst, with my brother having deserted me and the friendly sweeper hot on my heels.
Once at the top the views were amazing. Above the pristine snow were blue skies and views to Wales, Minehead and Exmoor. I did feel very happy to be there even if it was with 6.5 miles of off road running to do. I stopped a few times to catch my breath and admire the views, not something I think the other runners were concerned with. Then I knuckled down to the serious business of trying to catch up with the three men running in front of me.
After nearly spraining my ankle on the descent down Lady’s Edge, I stumbled in last with a time of 1 hour 40 minutes one that I’m personally very proud of but I don’t think I’m going to be the next star of West Country fell running!
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