Running race (2nd ) 30:06 [5] **** 3.7 mi (8:08 / mi) +381m 6:10 / mi
Stiperstones Fell Race. Such a great race. Initially, the first climb was somewhat more easy than I remembered and I managed to sustain a solid 3rd before gaining a place on the summit to find a 2nd. I maintained 2nd all the way through the second tricky descent and all up to the final steep climb, where on the summit I dropped back to 3rd. On the top I struggled, a lot less than I normally would, but I had mad stomach cramps from the start of the race that I found rough running on the flat, rocky tops of Stiperstones, but I lost no time or position so I can't complain too much. Finally, on the last downhill I could see 2nd place approaching and utalised my descending skills to my advantage to finish in a solid 2nd place. Overall, my best result in a fell race so I'm pretty happy with that. Duncan Birtwistle was flying so no shame in coming second to him.