Ben Nevis

Saturday 02/09/06

Ben Nevis race - 10miles / 4400ft
40th place - 1hrs 54mins 39secs
Results
Video and pictures by Darian and Maureen Bridge


Managed to wangle the time off at the last minute to do my 5th Ben race in a row.
No real fireworks, climbed in about 1-15, which makes my descent a respectable (for me) 39 minutes.
Still felt like I was bimbling downhill. Andy B got me for three minutes from the summit to the metal bridges, though I took a minute back off him on the road.
One day I will learn to attack the descent, especially the grassy bank. Surely a couple of falls won't hurt that bad ?!?
I climbed it in 1-12 a few years ago. So with a 1-10 climb and 35 minute descent, I might get near to Jon Wright for the Police prize. Well I've 16 left to do, so there's time yet.
Apres race entertainment in the Crofters with the Clayton posse and Sharon and Rob (who ended up dancing round shirtless!)

Pre race breakfast with Steve and Peggy in Glencoe / Kieran Carr with the inaugural over 60s trophy (which he instigated!)