Running 5:16:24 [1] 24.46 km (12:56 / km) +528m 11:41 / km
OMM Combined Course - Clyde Murshiel Regional Park. Ashia (friend from school who does a lot of triathlon) asked me if I fancied running quite a while ago and this year we finally got round to entering. I mentioned to her that the terrain would be rough and that she might want to do as much running in terrain as possible beforehand to strengthen ankles etc. Not sure she understood how rough it might be!
Nice early start on day 1, excellent visability which made the navigation pretty simple and just stuck to the red line for every control. The score section was interesting (pick 4 out of 6 controls) with lots of different options but which were all quite even. Ashia was not too quick through the terrain and we probably ran about 4 km all weekend. Took Ashia's bag around halfway and spent to rest of the course with one bag on my front and one on my back which was a little interesting when we reached the peat hags and many times I face planted the floor because I couldn't see my feet. The views over Arran were excellent and because we started so early we had first choice of where to pitch our tent at overnight camp.
