Acorn 5K Trail Run

[paul2014]

Hi All

Today was my first official trail run and I must say I really enjoyed it and not a pavement in sight

Entries were limited to 250 but I think there were only about 100 taking part. A nice mixture of open fields, woods, inclines and single track. Perfect It was hard going in places and the single track sections made it impossible to pass other runners so it was just a case of playing follow the leader Finished in 29min 11sec which I was happy with for my first full trail run and some of the family were there to cheer me on

Fairly steady splits except for the 3rd kilometre (single track) and a nice negative split to finish. No medal but a nice looking tech shirt and a goody bag.

Roll on next year

[Lovefood1984 Graduate]

Sounds like you had fun, here's to more races!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Thats a fantastic time for a trail run, and it sounds great fun.....well done you

[runner56 Graduate]

Well done Paul. Sounds like a great day!!

My first official run is looming large. 2 weeks today.

[paul2014 Graduate]

Thanks all Yep, it was a great run. Good luck on your first official run, runner56. I bet you're getting more and more excited as the each day passes

[Tomas Graduate]

That sounds like good fun, and an excellent time, particularly given the obstacles of it being a trail run. Well done you!

[paul2014 Graduate]

Thanks, Tomas I was happy with the time considering the course etc