What a lovely event - small, friendly, well-organised and doggie friendly 😀🐶🐾. We arrived about an hour before the start, plenty of parking, short queue for the loo, no queue to collect my number - so all very relaxed. Driving to Dulverton the hills were covered in atmospheric mist but by the start the sun was shining and no rain 👍 (unlike last year’s thunder storm - I decided not to run!).
The route goes up hill from the start, one particular track was very steep - walked that part 😉 The terrain was varied and included road, wooded tracks, muddy lanes, long grass, stony foot paths and steps near the end. Most of the runners disappeared into the distance quite quickly so it was just Squiggy and me plodding along, with the occasional burst of speed on the flatter parts. Wonderful views, beautiful weather, quiet (except for my heavy breathing 😂) - I really enjoyed it. After passing a ‘trig’ point it was then all down hill. A steep, rough track back down to the village, along the high street and back to the start. Squiggy loved the run, especially looking for pheasants and a paddle in the river at the end 🐶. A lovely wooden medal (see photo of Squiggy) then yummy roast dinner in village pub! Great day.
Final 10k Sausage run of the season 2024-25
Amazing run through Rye Harbour nature reserve 😊🐦🌊