The run was a 6.5km loop from the visitors centre up onto the top of Carron Crag (314m) then back down again. I think I would describe the run as a 'fell' run rather than a 'trail' run as it was basically up then down.
The riding took in the majority of the red graded North Face Trail which meanders it's way around the forest on semi-technical singletrack with fire roads interspersed between these sections. There was however a significant amount of fire road which made up the additional distance of the riding to 24km which was dull but a delight to those in spd's and light hardtails. I rode my Specialized Pitch which is (the wrong bike) an all mountain 140mm travel affair and really enjoyed the technical riding - I came across a lot of people who struggled with it!
The second run was a repeat of the first run, but it was harder 'ahem' if you know what I mean.
It was a nice atmosphere, with people very friendly,however it was clear that this event was more serious than the lakeland trails events I usually participate in - I even had to sign up to the UK Tri association for a day to allow me to take part!
I did find it quite difficult but enjoyed it all and endeavour to train harder for it next year. I came 137/170 which isn't too bad for my first shot at such an event.
Here the stats from my Endomondo...
http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/165897646/804118
- Distance 37.27 km
- Duration 3h:52m:28s
- Avg. Speed 6:14 min/km
- Max. Speed 1:35 min/km
- Calories 4077 kcal
- Min. Altitude 144 m
- Max. Altitude 360 m
- Total Ascent 969 m
- Total Descent 1000 m
- Weather Intermittent clouds
