Fox Trot fell race

Race: Fox Trot fell race, Colwyn Bay (7m/1000ft)
Time/Position: 52:55 (5th from 45 [1st v40])
As with the Pincyn race last week, this is an excellent new event. It's also a very similar kind of race, a sort of fell/trail/XC hybrid in an unlikely locale, and as such is runnable and quite fast throughout. The route left Rydal school to climb up to Pwllycrochan woods, cross-country style running through the woods to gain the secluded Nant y Glyn. The route then climbs quite gradually south up this valley to a highpoint near Mynydd Llanelian before a wonderful long descent through fields via Cilgwyn Mawr - with great sea views - led back to the woods and school. I went reasonably well on the long climb, really enjoyed it, and almost drew level with the 3rd and 4th placed runners (Neil well out in front again). However, my lack of speedwork told again on the long descent and I finished one place down on last week, in fifth overall. I won the v40 category again.