I have mixed feelings about the Ampthill cross country being cancelled. Or are we saying postponed? I don't fancy our chances of being able to reschedule it within the current season.
Firstly, disappointment. It's one of the best courses we do. And well-organised.
Next, confusion. What caused it? Frozen car parks? Soggy ground? I suppose if the council made the decision, they had to do it during office hours, even though a decision made on Saturday might have kept the race alive. And having 300 people do 2 laps of the park might have done too much damage if the ground is especially soft.
Finally, relief. I'm doing a half marathon in a few weeks, and I can't remember the last time I've run that far. So Sunday proved a useful chance to try it out, and get out on the country lanes for the first time in quite a while.
High point (apart from simply being out there): running on non-icy non-slippy roads, but running past fields covered in snow.
Low point: coming across a huge flooded section of the Charlton-Preston road, and being completely unable to avoid it. Cold wet feet from that point on.
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