It was way hotter than expected |
Having done the 50 mile version there wasn't much for me to learn, or so I thought
- James Elson offered to "get everyone off" at the start, which was new
- Even though the day hadn't been all that warm, the temperature in the cloud-covered evening was far hotter than expected. If I was running the event again I'd start in a vest, and I certainly wouldn't have brought my merino buff
- I usually pack some back-up energy gels for when things are getting tough, but I really shouldn't have bothered - there's no need for any additional 'what-if' items. If you really want them, add them to the drop bag
- Mud trainers were a god-send. If I'd attempted them in my regular Summer trail trainers, I'd have quit. There's plenty of really loose mud - and don't hope that a Summers day will dry it all out
- It's a bacon sarnie at the end, not hotdogs. I was crushed.
The Wendover Woods 50k in 2021 was run in the Summer alongside the Wendover 100.
Would I run the Wendover Woods 50k again? Yeah, I think so. As a Summer run, and I'm finding that I'm more of a warm weather runner than ever before, it's a great evening out. Wonderful crew, organisation, marking, course, and a decent medal too. But those hills may make you regret your decision.
Did I mention that it was hot? #SteamRising |
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