The LBTF runners, Paddy, Dave Kev, Tash and Paul

The LBTF runners, Paddy, Dave Kev, Tash and Paul

The Parbold Hill Race is one of the first of the running season, and consists of nearly 7 miles of hills and muddy trails, fields and ditches. Despite this it is very well attended, the organisers having to set a limit of 300 runners.

So on a cold and wet February Sunday, the flag dropped and we set off on a very wet course, knowing there was at least 3 steep hills to run up, and loads of mud to negotiate. By the time we had reached some of the fields they looked like they had been just ploughed, with your feet disappearing up to your ankles in the mud, a few unfortunate’s actually lost shoes when they came off, and had to finish in their socks!
Just over an hour later the finish line was in sight, and we were welcomed back by a large crowd clapping us in, and a marshal handing out Mars bars.

A cold, painful day out but very satisfying to have done it, and we raised about £150 for the fund too.

Thanks to all who participated and raised sponsorship, looking forward to the next one.