Lad's Leap - Anne Beresford

A welcome sight on the way back to the finish!

My log of Lad's Leap.

Photos by kind permission of dancingbadger72

Paul looking cool!

Arrived in rain, low cloud and a sharp wind, so I was hoping it was cancelled. However, the "Lad's Leap parking this way" sign suggested it was still on.  Bumped into a few PFR menfolk at registration, the absence of ladies was noted.  Fell down outside the toilets before the start, not a good sign.  Set off near Colin P and Brian B, always good to see a newer club member getting muddy.  Uphill was a struggle, reached the top and the weather hadn't improved.  Had a nice? run across the top, somewhere near Colin until he took off into the mist.  Headed downhill, slightly off-track with about 30+ others, which cost me about 3mins (that's my story).  Up the quarry track where I caught up with Colin.  Hit the top back at Lad's Leap, soon to be overtaken again by Colin on his third wind.  Had a fantastic run back down to the Youth Hostel and finish, passing a few folk in the process.  Nearly overtook Colin, deja vu from a few years ago, although he chooses not to remember.  Next time Col!  Got back and found that most of the runners had a tale to tell about route choices.  Verdict: falls during race=0 (1 outside toilet), weather=not the best, mud=lots, enjoyment=a good way to spend a Sunday morning.  

Colin in red!