Along the cycle track to Monsal Dale, then a loop up onto the hill on the far side and back along the river, with Nicola M. Bit squally at start but good run.
Early morning run from Thornbridge outdoor centre along the Monsal Way. Was still dark and took a bit to find the track until I realised that the bridges weren't over acstream but aN old railway. Got to a tunnel entrance and was a bit spooked so went up and over to Monsal Dale. Went a little way along the stream and then made my way back to the viaduct and returned through the tunnel. Really nice spot. Just about got going by the end.
Running hills 24:00 [4]
4 x 3' + 3' hills on a rough track. Didn't try to keep up with any of the youngsters!
Running warm up/down 31:00 [2]
Jog from centre to start of hills and back again after. A but unpleasant by the end.
DNC round 1 at Birsemore. Compass was working today and controls just kept popping up in the right place. Only real mistake was stopping short on 13 before the hill to S of control (~2mins). Otherwise just missed no 10 by ~10m, and got stuck in lots of grot on the way into 7. Fun!