Depends what you're training for as well Trundler!! The Valleys is tough because it saves those 3 climbs for last. The temptation is to go zooming off across the top of the Mynd early on.Originally Posted by Trundler
A good race, and an interesting area (totally new to me). Having been training well on the run up to this one I was disappointed with my run (107th in 2:31) but I am reminded that there's a massive difference between training and racing fitness! The campaign starts here..
I've been running the route in training and noticed that, now I'm putting in some serious long BG training, I'm rubbish on the running bits....but those last 3 climbs are no problem at all at a strong walking pace.
Plus, don't know if you were able to follow someone, but there are one or two places where the best line saves you a wee bit of time and effort.
Anyway, hope you'll come back to Shropshire next year...and don't forget the Stretton Skyline in September, a 19 mile 4500ft race which takes in the Mynd AND those shapely little hills across the other side of Church Stretton.
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