Trossachs 10k Trail Race Sat 13th May

Cold 10:30 am start to this race run in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust. Drawn in by the chance of an early 10k to sharpen the speed with the added benefit of being off road. The course started and finished in the carp park behind the shops in Aberfoyle and in between looped round a small loch. Soon realised the route was full of twists and turns and undulations - a bit like a mini roller coaster, especially the first 5k. None of the hills were too long and it was an enjoyable and testing course. Maintaining effort rather than pace was the key and managed ok apart from about 4k where I tried to race other runners rather than the course. Dropped about 10 secs per k from half way and hung on till the end to finish just inside 44 mins. Good fun and would try it again if it is re-run in the future.