Tid - you're in for a treat.
May God be with u !
Just don't go off too fast - the last sections are the hardest as Beasty says.

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Hi All

My first post having just joined the forum - been meaning to for a while since joining the FRA a few months ago.

I'm not in a running club but i've done a couple of AS races so far this year (Lambs Longer Leg and Lads Leap) and planning to do two AM grade races in the hope that i can qualify for the Snowdon race when entries open next month.

The LMV this weekend will be my first M length race and although i've covered the mileage in training i'm slightly concerned about the very steep descents and phrases like "exquisite torture" and "evil bastard" in relation to the race!

Although i live only 1.5hrs drive away i've never actually been to the LMV area before and haven't had chance to do a recce - i obviously have map and compass, but my nav skills are a bit rusty - will there be enough runners out for me to tag onto a group going at my pace so that i'm not stopping to check my map every few minutes??

I know the race has been going for 30 years and it sounds like a a challenging and enjoyable day out - any advice gratefully received and i look forward to seeing people there on Sunday morning.

cheers
Tid