1st Oct - 5 mile XC race

Gibb 5 mile XC race, South Coulsdon

5 miles - 50:56

First off-road race after my crash. Shattered me physically and cognitively, and still zonked the day after the race. Unusually good weather and beautiful course made it a memorable run. Wore my eye-patch and used the ski poles, and found these to be really effective, but found the changes in light (open land and sunny day, v. dark woods) tough. Also, the downhill sections required a lot of concentration.

Delighted that Champ won the race though, Kirsty and Maurice faired really well. South London Harriers is a really friendly bunch.