Running warm up/down 10:00 [2] 1.5 km (6:40 / km)
Walked up to leg 3/4 changeover then did a bit of jogging. Legs felt ok so didn't worry about doing too much. Twitching about going too far from changeover.
Hill Race race 38:17 [5] 5.5 km (6:58 / km) +350m 5:17 / km
Last leg of the Devils Burdens for the ladies team. Was pretty sure I'd gone out in 2nd, so was looking out for girls coming down the hill as I went up. Looked like there could be a Lochaber lass ~2' or so behind, but no sight of any others. Felt ok initially, but then legs started to hurt. Just tried to keep going steady up the first climb as I knew this was most of the height gain. Once onto the last steep section of the hill had to dig deep, but knew it wasn't for long. Run off the top was a joy and felt like there was pretty good grip in the longish grass, despite the frost. Tried to cut a corner through the top of the plantation which was a mistake as there was lots of windblow, so ended up bailing out to the right. In future would just head to the right of the forest block. Otherwise felt good and last run along the forest edge was soon over. Had seen 3 men pass me but not spotted any girls, so was fingers crossed that I'd held onto 2nd.
Phew - felt the pressure as the 'weakest link', but best ever DR ladies team result at the DBs I think. Legs were jelly at the end.