What a great day for a fell race. Sunny dry with a very light cold breeze. I was the only Elvet Strider on the start line as we set off along Levisham Moor skirting around the strangely named Hole Of Horcum. The ground was good indeed – too good for me, I was quickly overtaken by lots of runners on the largely flat wide path. If you are a trail runner this is a good race for you to try with a good 75% on very good tracks. The course has been changed this year and is a figure of eight. The route doubles back on itself along Lewisham Bottom and is a bit of a tough run through the heather. The toughest bit comes on the second loop of the figure of eight – the Angels Staircase is very steep and very muddy. Then it’s a sprint back through the woods, a good long descent then two naughty climbs to the finish.
Phew!