Typical Wed night for this race up and down Dumyat from the grounds of Stirling Uni, perfect conditions clear and sunny, 5 miles and 1250' of ascent. Big field of 250 plus so this is a good one to try if you are new to hill racing with plenty of people in front & behind. With changing in the uni sports centre and showers after a bit woosey compared to normal hill races where it is usually stream, sea or occaisionally a hose!
Started just after 7 and as this was my 1st post Fling race a test to see how well the aches and pains have cleared. Kept it steady on the way up without pushing as hard as usual on this relatively short race, usually sub 50 mins for me.
Got to the top in just under 33 mins and set off down, no real problems but cruised rather than the preferred brain off, brakes off approach. 17:55 down and felt strong but lacking an edge and more cautious than usual. Finished in 50:39.
Left straight after the race, a bit too early to catch the best views of the hills to the North on the road from Stirling to Drymen but still a good night.
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