Not a great start line a bit narrow for the amount racing. Then two cars approached the runners causing more confusion. Eventually the gun went off, and for a lot of us it was a slow walk to start. After about a mile the field began to split up. The mile markers were very clear. The wind died down a little. Occasionally a few cars came towards the runners, what were the marshals actually doing? According to the East Cheshire AC web page.It says that the route as been relocated to give a faster getaway and as a result of the course changes an increased amount of road closures were being carried out. The course was undulating, slight down hill with a bit of a climb near the end, the last mile or so was flat. Then it was a right turn onto the playing fields, off the main road. Still the odd car approaching on the home stretch. There was a good crowd to cheer everybody on, which made up for the disappointing start.
Congratulations to everybody for getting a pb. Well now the team are off to the Blue Cap for a post race review. I look forward to do it again next year, the organisers may resolve the traffic issue by then. Anyway congratulations everyone on a good result.
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Alan C.