Yikes!!

[HeavyFoot]

I’m back in France (bizarre weather here as well) on the eve of the big town run.

In 2019 I ran their 6km which was a big achievement for newbie me.

I practised hard for their new hilly 11 km in 2020 but it was cancelled due to the pandemic.

It’s back on now but the so-and-so’s have radically changed the route. So I thought I’d walk it today as I don’t like bad surprises.

All was okay until kilometre 6 when some bright spark chose to direct it steep up a narrow single track used by hardy ramblers. Complete with rocks and tree roots, about 500m.

I think someone’s made a big mistake as only a small minority will be the French equivalent of fell runners. Also, it’s going to make a blockage for the 1000 or so runners, perhaps giving slowies like me a chance to catch up. I will be walking that section, mes amis, especially as it’ll be slippery after this afternoon’s rain.

I’ll report back if only to say I decided to watch from the café.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Yikes that sounds like a real lack of thought has gone into how that event will cope with the route, I look forward to reading your report from either the track or cafe. Happy running 🤗

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Walk it HeavyFoot , pas de souci ! There was a section of my trail HM that I genuinely thought I might have to do on all fours. I didn't, I managed to walk up it, but there was no way I could've run it. I shall undoubtedly be walking chunks of my trail marathon as well, as that's the only way I'll have any chance of finishing. Bon courage !

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That section doesn’t sound runnable to me, enjoy it whatever you do

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

No shame in walking bits. That sounds rather tricky and you don’t want to do yourself an injury! Good luck if you decide to go for it

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Bon courage! Slow and steady wins the race (and stays free from injury).