Spring returns for An Res Hellys
Round 5 in the Cornish Grand Prix Series, or technically Round 4 following cancellation of last week's Falmouth Half Marathon, An Res remained on the calendar for 2018 thanks to the support of Carn Runners. Despite its position in a road running series, An Res is actually a multi-terrain race comprising some dirt track and sandy beach for good measure over its 10 mile course. For me, it is one of the highlights of the Cornish Grand Prix Series. Following leaden grey skies and
Kernow Vertical Kilometre (KVK) - wet and wild weather made this beast even tougher
After the stunning Spring weather of the 2017 KVK and all of the photos which popped up on social media and used to advertise the race so brilliantly, the weather on race day in 2018 couldn't have been more different. A cold damp wind whipped in a stinging rain, which gradually became more persistent as the afternoon went on. There was no doubt that the course this year was going to be slower than 2017, making an already challenging race just that bit harder. The KVK represen
Great Flat Lode 10K - an old favourite with a new course
An old favourite, but a new course, the Great Flat Lode returned for 2018 as a fairly fast multi-terrain 10K. The route circles the iconic granite mass of Carn Brea, starting and finishing at the King Edward Mine, near Troon. Despite the milder weather of recent days, a gusty south-easterly wind blowing off a cold sea made it feel really nippy on the start line. It was a case of keeping warm and wrapped up until the last minute, then stripping off into the racing vest and jog