Training Log Archive: fluceluce

FRA relays, nav leg with Jenny. We set off in 2nd, just behind Ambleside in first. No pressure then! Caught Steph and Claire around number 1, chased them up the hill then descended together. Crossed the valley en route to 2, clag down. Ground flattened out and got really marshy....unlike the map....unless we were too far right? I asked Steph what she thought and both convinced ourselves this was possible so turned left....mistake! We had been on line for it! Lost 15mins wandering round in search, reached the control to the congratulations of the marshals 'well done, 5th ladies'.....argh! Ran to 3 with Black Combe and Carnethy caught us along the way. 3 way nav to 4, with me and Becca taking the safe line via stream wall junction. Jasmin didn't realise we were doing that and we didn't realise she didn't know until we popped out at 6 and were told we were in 2nd! Wow where had everyone else gone? Never mind, Jenny set a cracking pace down the hill and into the finish, trying to put as much time between imogen and Lizzie as possible. HBT in first, Lizzie inevitably overtook Imogen (and almost HBT), then there was the tense wait for either Annie or Imogen. Imogen edged it! 3rd overall :-) Next year I'll have to run the right way and see what happens...

Out on Windermere with Sabs. Lovely mill pond morning!

Along the canal with Jenny. Legs sore!