Croydon Switchback 5 - My inaugural cross country race

Today was my first cross country race. The event was the Croydon Switchback 5 - a 5 mile race through Croydon's Lloyd Park and surrounding hills.

As I found out, it was tough. Having thought it was going to be more of 5 mile race round the park I wasn't prepared for the hills 2 miles into the race. We seemed to be running up and down constantly. I was almost getting dizzy. Fortunately they didn't last too long, and then it was back to a flatter course.

The last 2-3 miles was more forgiving and I made up a few places. The final result was 44th out of 103 with a time of 38:31, a nice sub-8-minute per mile. Sweet!

The club did well too, taking 5 awards, including second placed runner and first place women's team. Not too shabby.

Next, Streatham Common cross country 6 miler? I think so.

Richmond Riverside 10K - Sibling Rivalry Decider

The battle of the brothers is to be decided in Richmond. After the Richmond Riverside 10K we will know who is the better runner.

After a recent equaliser, sibling rivalry required that a third and deciding 10K be run. The venue will be Richmond and the race is the The Fix UK Richmond Riverside 10K. Who will win is open to question, but by rights it should be me. I am the eldest and have been running for a bit longer. Saying that Fraser plays football avidly so is no slouch, and has been training like a maddie. Whoever wins, it'll be a close one.

Then we intend to get absolutely lagered:))