Following the recent AGM and a ‘call to arms’ to better support the CC6, there was an excellent turnout at CC6 #3. It was a pretty foggy morning and we slowly made our way to the New Forest for the race. By the time of my arrival Anthony had already got the flag flying and the tent up – good skills.
Roundhill is always an excellent course, nice and wide with mostly gravel paths. It was a bit of a way to the start from the race ‘village’ but a light jog warmed everyone up. It was Remembrance Sunday so a well observed minute’s silence was held before the start of the race.
It was a kind start with a long downhill section (which unfortunately was the finish hill on the way back) and the field soon spread out. It was dry, with no puddles and no mud, so fairly easy going. It was a figure of eight course, looping round the forest paths until the final, long, slow climb to the finish.
A team result in the men’s race (once Archie got his barcode sorted out) with runners home in the order – Archie (87), Alasdair (115), myself (141), Anthony (142) and Kevin (155). Women – Imy (20) and Katie (113).
A splendid run, enjoyed by all. Hopefully we will keep good numbers going for the next CC6 – back to the New Forest at Holmsley on December 13th.
