Saturday 17 November 2012

Day 78 - Brecons Ultra. Mud, sweat and tears!

Ran the 45 mile Brecons Ultra today. 7.30 am dawn start, dusk finish! Took 9 hrs 15 minutes for this two 'lap' race (4:15 first lap!), and pretty happy with that - came in 43rd place.

Course was good, but underfoot conditions were tough - lots of mud, water, rocky, wet muddy descents but all in a spectacular setting. Canal towpath running with gorgeous autumn colours, big hills (Brecon mountains!), forests, open countryside, miles and miles of panoramic views. Recommended!

But, it was tough, but I guess that's what you get on a trail/mountain ultra!

So, 45 miles to add to the tally, which now stands at 438 miles.

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