Racing diary: Snowdon International Race 21/7/12

AM. Great race a usual.

I had a good run up and managed to pass a few people. I was looking forward to the run down as I usually do well on the return journey. Started ok, but just after this photo was take by Alastair I got some terrible stomach cramps. It was very, very nearly a case of the, world famous, bottom(no pun intended)photo.

I had to walk several times to contain the..........and, in some pain, stumbled to the finish line. Only a couple of minutes slower than my 2010 time. It could have been, a lot, lot worse.

BORROWDALE is looming, in less than two weeks. The thought of which is also causing some discomfort.

FRA Race Definitions

A fell race is one run on fell, hill or mountain terrain and shall be categorised as follows :
Category “A”
a. Should average not less than 250’ (76m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 20% of the race distance on road.
c. Should be at least one mile (1.6k) in length.
Category “B”
a. Should average not less than 125’ (38m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 30% of the race distance on road.
Category “C”
a. Should average not less than 100’ (30.4m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 40% of the race distance on road.
c. Should contain some genuine fell terrain.
a. A category “L” (long) race is twelve miles (19.3k) or over.
b. A category “M” (medium) race is six miles (9.6k) and over but under twelve (19.3k).
c. A category “S” (short) race is under six miles (9.6k).

Racing diary

Snowdon International Race 21/7/12

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