Training Log Archive: Thraws

Was racing in the evening but the weather was so good I couldn't resist the bike.

Had thoroughly visualised entire route so could run the race without navigating. Probably started overfast, though, as I didn't want to get held up on the single file sections. Missed 3 because I was thinking about the route and the control was obscured by a bunch of stupid mountain bikers who kept trying to ask us questions, but I wasn't bothered and pushed on regardless. Small moment of doubt on way to 5 and stopped for about 10 secs but got place back for narrow section through woods. Walked ALL the big climb to 7and was caught by two, but got them back before 8. Was chasing Neil and thought I might get him, but tired on small path beside fence to 9. Thought I might lose a place on the run in but managed to hold on to 9th. Felt OK but didn't enjoy the route as much as some recent ones. Great event though and lovely evening.