First Fell race of the Year

Yesterday I took part in my first fell race of the year - a quick dash to the Cheviot summit and back. I had forgotten how much fun fell races can be. There was good quality mud to wade through on the ridge and with great cunning I managed to overtake two runners on the descent when they went the wrong way. I could have called them back a little louder - but hey its a race.

My new year's resolution was to get fit again but all great plans have their set backs and I have only just started training. I now have about 10 weeks to get fit for the Chevy Chase - a tough 20 mile local race here in Northumberland. Last year I ran the race without training - it seemed to go OK but the next day I could barely walk. I want to do the race again this year but with less pain - hence the plan to get fit. Watch this space!?!!

This is the winner Veronique Oldham