June 2013

[glaconman]

The BRONTE 5 ended well on a hot, balmy night in Haworth. Abit of restraint paid off and I came in 21st at 32:01. That's only 9 seconds shy of my time 2 years ago.

I also managed a classic BOFRA race on Sunday. These tend to be the shorter 'up-and-down' races that go to a trig somewhere in The Dales. KETTLEWELL is one of the shortest races at 1.5 miles. Surely I could avoid bonking on a 1.5 mile race?

It's steep and intense. The winner (local farmer Ted Mason) managed the feat in 11:42. It took me alittle longer (15:21). I probably summited somewhere around 20th but came in 38th. That's the nature of the beast. Abit frustrating at the time, but the task is to improve on the downhills and one day I might hold-my-own. If I don't break my ankle first.

A good day though with Junior Glaconman out and about in the U12 and most people throwing themselves into the river after finishing. A picnic on the hill rounded things off nicely.

Next stop Leg 5 of the Bradford Millenium Way Relay over Ilkley Moor to Bingley on Sunday.