Open 5

Just had a great weekend - back to Adventure Racing. I decided to race on the friday, got an on the day entry (must remember to enter earlier next time as it is cheaper!), facebooked a few friends and got invited to stay up in Kendal, went out for a curry and a few wines, had the worst night sleep in a long time (the Chicken Tikka Balti was off), had the churniest tummy ever all night but managed about 3 hours sleep I think, then got to Sedburgh, in sunshine and crispy frozen ground. Met up with lots of mates I have not seen for a long time and started the race. Took my camera and fiddled around a bit with it on the run (have decided not photogenic anymore - especially on self portraits - so only one photo to post!).

Went up big hill and round the whole village and it's surroundings feeling great, I must be back - feel soooo much better than last year. The biking was supperb and I just happened to be biking the same speed as a mate Ben, which was great for moral to have a bit of company and to see that i haven't lost my biking skills! They need some polishing though!!! Got back 6 mins late so lost 12 points (but the last checkpoint was worth 35 so happy with that!) but then the results came out and I was really surprised by them - came 2nd girlie, beating loads of girlies i really shouldn't have! And If I hadn't faffed on the run with my camera would have had the same points as first girlie, she got same points but no penalties! Oh what a great start to the season - bring it on - Wuthering Hike next week.....