Mildly inspired by a recent slew of races, and a desire to get away from Danderhall at all costs, I looked for a games race this weekend. There was only Helmsdale which was a very long way off. But the Rhynie Gala had Tap O’Noth, which I did when it was a champs race in 2013. I like a gala and sunshine so it was off to Deeside to camp. There was a good turnout of Cosmics from Aberdeen, Deeside runners from Aboyne and the local hosting club Insch; and no lack of fasties. I did well uphill but as usual the downhill let me down. Literally. A full body dive onto a stony gravelly trod which has left an impressive set of grazes. No prize but a good cake finish. If I hadn’t face planted I’d have done the same time as 2013. Results
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