Cader Idris 2009
This is a tough race and today's was even harder with the temperature in mid 20's C.

The race is a gradual rise along a 1.5 mile tarmac road, bit of woodland and fields, then a gruelling ascent of 2500 ft in just 2.5 miles. Turn around at the summit then follow the same route down.

I faired relatively well on the steep descent and probably gained about 10 places. Unfortunately, this left me exhausted when I reached the road and could only manage to shuffle along while those who'd left 'something in the tank' just left me standing.


Mark did really well, coming in 3rd MV40, which is even more impressive since it was a Welsh Championship race.

Post race hospitality included sandwiches, drinks and cake. T shirts were £7 each, but a cold dip in the Afon Wnion was both free and popular.

The 1:21:18 men's record is now 13 years old. There is a £500 prize for a new record next year!

1 Lloyd Taggart, Dark Peak 1:26:25
12 Mark France 1:41:47
123 Jonathan Stubbs * 2:12:03
     
  * as Mark Walsh  
     

Fell Championship 09

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