| On 24 May I completed the Classic Quarter - a 44 mile ultra run from Lizard Point to Lands End along the SW Coastal Path. It was definitely an adventure. The path is tricky and technical at points, so the chance to enjoy the spectacular coastal views can be limited. However I enjoy that part of Ultra running as it keeps my brain occupied. The hardest part was the flat 14km along the concrete from Maurzion to Mousehole through Penzance. I definitely had a couple of sense of humour failures through this part! It was a warmish and humid day, so when I reached Lamora Cove after 7 and a bit hours I was a bit hot. Unfortunately my salty crisps and electrolytes didn't bring me back to life, so that last 3 hours were an effort.  |  Still the views of the ocean and the Minak Theatre kept me going. 10h 34 mins after starting I crossed the finish line and finished 5th in my age group. |
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Eight RNSC competitors completed 27 individual races plus a women's relay at the Middlesex County Masters competition held at Barnet Copthall. Of the 12 clubs competing, RNSC finished 5th overall. The women were 4th and the men 7th overall. As usual it was a well run and friendly event. Mike G received loud cheers from the crowd for his gold medal winning races. Next year Mike moves into the 90+ year age group, so expect even louder cheers! Well done to everyone who took part! Sorry, Karen and Mike are missing from the team photo!  Full results:
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