Round Rotherham Race. 50 Miles

[karen nash]

It made me smile Nick and it was nice to have the memory stirred after a fortnight. I too had a very bad patch after a rather rapid start ( I knew there would be trouble when I could still see the likes of Pete Waywell not far in front). Tears in the Country Park and then lots of talking to self plus the boost of meeting others like Colm got me through to the end. It wasn't pretty or as fast as I would have liked but I was pleased not to jack it in. Perhaps next year will be better? How quickly we forget...

[Duff]

Did anyone else see the fridge in the river?

I think I saw two. Also found myself asking directions from four dodgy looking hooded youths gathered around a Impreza (?sp) in an empty industrial estate.

Generally found this race hard as I'm still staggering back to fitness after a stop/start year. Also I'm just not used to being asked to run for quite such a large proportion of a race, the lack of hills somehow made it harder!
If I could add another excuse to the pot, the police helicopter buzzing the campervans in the car park in the middle of the night before the race didn't help either.
Thought the marshalls and general organisation was great, thanks to all concerned.

[BritNick]

Thanks Jodg!

Karen, don't worry about feeling rough at the country park. It always happens around there. The first time I attempted this event a lo-o-o-ong time ago I experienced my first (hence devastating) DNF after there. I couldn't understand what had gone so wrong. I know now and realise you can push through such low points and come out the other side (just like you did). :thumbup:

Duff, you're so right about so much of it being runnable making it tough.

[Splatcher]

Online entries are now open, for all you Runfurther series nutters. My entry's in already, & considering my state after yesterday's Calderdale Hike I can probably make out a case to be chief nutter.

[karen nash]

Now do I want to do this one again? I feel I should go and do a better job and I know the company would be good but it was not exactly scenic. Perhaps I'll wait until after the H Fling. I might need it as my long for the series

[No vice]

Basil, was it the branch on the left of the stile before the underpass and field with sunflowers that impaled you? That one impaled me last year so I was looking out for it this year. I must remember to take my secateurs next year.

That's the one! I didn't dare stop at the time. After 70k you have to keep plodding on!

Just been along there this evening. Someones been down and cut it off at the root. Only thing is, it might have been the only thing lending the timber some integrity as thats all now at some wierd angle.

[BritNick]

We'll manage I'm sure. Anything's better than getting impaled.

[Splatcher]

Now do I want to do this one again? I feel I should go and do a better job and I know the company would be good but it was not exactly scenic.

My thoughts exactly, but it's the only long one I can do this year. I lost the will to live last year & didn't finish. So much of it is pretty unpleasant really.

[socks]

So much of it is pretty unpleasant really.

I can't believe you've said that! There are some really nice bits. OK - not the last section or the bit near the motorway, but in 50 miles, that's not bad.

I did it as a relay last year and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Might do that again.

[simgreen78]

My thoughts exactly, but it's the only long one I can do this year. I lost the will to live last year & didn't finish. So much of it is pretty unpleasant really.

It's the only long I can do this year too, so I'm in already.