Waiting for the start the midgies had their anual pre midsummer bloodfest that is the Ben Sheann Hill Race. The village was blessed with a nice breeze but the startline is well sheltered behind the trees.
About 2 1/2 miles with the 1400' climb in a mile to start tried to get on the gas from the start and keep it there. Good steady climb through the forrest to a nice breezy summit in under 23 mins.
The descent about 1/2 a mile longer as it drops off the back and then circles round into the forrest to meet the outward route about half way down.
Plenty of people to chase and be chased by kept the pace up, however once back in the forrest a gooey pine needle clad surface meant a fine line between pace and disaster. Couple of knee trembling slips but stayed upright with the help of a few handy trees and new shoes.
12 min plus descent to finish under 35 mins. Celebrated the PB with a swim in the river Balvag before the scratchiest drive home of the year.
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