Sedbergh was one of my favourite races; I did it six times in the 1980’s. Steep grassy hills are what I was strongest on, and I even got a British championship point for coming 30’th at Sedbergh one year! But I don’t recall having to cope with bad visibility at any of my runs there.
In 2006 I was 3rd V60 (behind the great Kieran Carr and Dave Spedding) in 3.01.33 when it was an English Champs counter and, after a 3rd V60 at Ennerdale, that secured my English Bronze Medal.
When I went up for my prize the RO Jon Broxap said, to much laughter, "...and 3rd is Graham Breeze who hasn't stopped smiling since he crossed the finish line."
I have won a lot of First Vet Category over the years but that 3rd place in one of the hardest races in the Calendar to get right was better than any of them.
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