Really looked forward to this race because it was so nice a route last year.
This year the route had changed but I didnt know this until 15 mins before kick off!
I hastily marked my map for some of the route but then decided to take advantage of Mandy's good nature and run with her because she is good at map reading and had marked the route!
We set off at 9 and after a hasty good bye to Roger, Mandy and I started to overtake in the woods leading to the Falcon pub.
The weather got worse as we ran - some rain showers made it feel cold but they didnt last long.
The mud was probably the hardest factor but we kept going through it over Jugger Howe moor to where a tent seemingly in the middle of nowhere offered a welcome yum yum.
From there we followed the Lyke Wake route to the main road and then up to Robin Hood's Bay, via the railway track both ways.
It seemed like it was uphill all the way to Ravenscar which is because it is! However, we managed a good pace all the way and ended up doing 4:48 and being joint second lady.
It was a great run with Mandy and made all the nicer for Roger being there too.
Next week is the Tandem and I hope I dont let Geoff down too badly!
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