Time/Position: 30.21 (20th from 375 [2nd V50])
I last did this famous Cheshire race way back in 2006 and could remember virtually nothing about it. I think it rained though, and heavy rain marked the start this evening too as the unstable summer weather continues. The course has changed a bit over the years I believe, but essentially it remains a multi-terrain five mile blast along paths, gravel tracks and minor roads. It attracts a strong field, and I set off pretty fast from the playing fields in Moulton through the village to a path, muddy in places, which ends at a very fast descent towards the Weaver Park and then the Weaver Way itself along the river. This is nice, and I felt pretty good - conscious of the climb back up through Vale Royal River Park to Niddries Lane (the fast descent already taken). Kept it going reasonably well to the double lap of the playing field to finish, and actually really enjoyed the outing. Just squeezed into the top 20, and was fairly pleased with the time given the off-road nature of the course and the wet conditions, but missed the category win by well over a minute. The pie and peas are now served cold in a bag: I remember them steaming hot in the village hall. Still nice after reheating though!
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