Moel y Gamelin fell race

Last race before Iceland and France yesterday - the Moel y Gamelin fell race above Llangollen. Really enjoyed the event, and detected something of an improvement, feeling progressively stronger as the race went on to finish 13th from 74 in 1:24:34. It starts at the Horseshoe Pass, crossing the whole ridge over Moel y Faen, Moel y Gamelin, Moel y Gaer and Moel Morfydd. I took this section very steadily in 25 mins, not wanting to blow up: great views and exhilerating steep descents. Then a gentler descent from Morfydd down narrow sheep tracks to Bwlch y Groes with great views of the Berwyn, followed by a big loop around the bridleways to the west. Back via Tan y Foel to the Conquering Hero path up to the ridge than back over Gamelin and Moel y Faen. I picked the pace up on the track back, passing 10-15 runners including 4 or 5 on the final summit. Not sure I've ever timed a fell race this well. Maintained place on thunderous descent to the Ponderosa, just before the heavens opened. I intend to rest up now, just a few short runs, before flying out to Iceland on Thursday morning.