At Withins yesterday I clocked up my 103rd race of 2013. But more pleasing was the fact it was my 100th fell race of the year.
After breaking the ton last year it was never my intension to do the same again. However, as the weeks/months passed it soon became apparent that I was actually racing more. So I thought sod it, here we go again.
Quite pleased to have maintained a reasonable standard of performance, for a 43 year old, but still no 1st place. The best being 2nd twice....oh well, must try harder, or race less!!
Managed to mix up the races with a good selection, 16 of which being longs, even taking in a few in Scotland and Wales.
I would like to get another 10 races in this year, then I will have done 300 races in 3 years, the vast majority being on the fells.
At the end of the year out of interest, I will work out how far I have travelled to and from races.....then seek therapy!!
Happy running everybody and please take care.
Darren Fishwick, Chorley.