Middle Pack

The view from the middle of the pack

At the weekend I took part in my first ever proper trail race. The Leeds Country way is a relay race for teams of 12 to run as pairs round the long distance footpath round Leeds. It is nicer than it sounds as most of it is woodland, fields, and tracks with the odd bit of road chucked in there.

I was in to run leg 3 of the race which was apparently the hilly section. 9.8 miles from Morley to Pudsey

This was all organised by Kippax Harriers. A well organised event and perfect weather for it!

As a club we had a great result! 2nd fastest team overall, beaten by Leeds City so no shame there. We were 1st ladies team and 2nd vets team (albeit only two teams).

Personally me and my partner managed fastest pair on our leg although I think that was more due to the Leeds city team (overall winners) putting their fastest teams at the back of the race.

Have to say I enjoyed my first trail race. Struggled on some of the flats to keep up with my primarily road running partner, but enjoyed the hills which were by fell running accounts rather small and subtle.

I am going to have to focus a bit more on flat speed as that is where I struggled. the legs just were not turning fast enough, but as soon as we were on twisty windy singletrack or hills then all became fine again. As a pair my partner and I were well matched and I think the individual strengths worked well. All in all a good sunday morning out!

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