Northern Champs Bigland
Massive toilet queue enforced a sprightly warm-up directly into the box; tired legs meant this potential concentration deterrent wasn't really an issue and clean for the first section (if a little slow up the hills).
#8 Better running; missed crossing point to north [20]
#12 Pulled west and briefly ran away from crossing point [30]
#13 Used paths too much it would appear. Pretty foul conditions in the open [60]
#14 Caught 4mins by Ben Stevens.
#18 Took different route to Ben but got there the same distance behind that I started the leg.
#20 Took energy tablet thing; distraction possibly causing slight confusion as upon reaching road couldn't see crossing point on far side. Stood there for a bit like an idiot [40]
#21 Bit high but helped by Ben leaving.
#23 Had chased Ben down a little but then overshot control running on wrong side of spur [60]
#25 Really tiring now; dropped to path for brief relief, but just made re-ascent worse [100]
Unsurprisingly better technically. Bonked a little towards the end - also unsurprising.
Motor museum cafe soup and hot chocolate helped revival to an extent :)
15th/27
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