Catton Park
July31st/Aug 1st 2010
Sharon Jones and Carolyn Hirons responded positively to the invitation to join a team of 8 in this years Thunder Run at Catton park, near Tamworth. And judging by the silence in the car on the way home, it seems they give it maximum effort during this 24 hour endurance event where as a team you have to complete as many 10k laps as you can. Other team options were to run a solo, teams of 2, 5 or as our girls did, 8. A tally of 24 laps was the result, both Sharon and Carolyn completing 3 laps each with times varying between 52 and 61 mins each. Interestingly, both girls achieved their fastest times during the night leg of the largely undulating (145m ascent per lap) and woodland 10k route, equipped with multiple head torches providing the only light to guide their way.
A well organised event with excellent camping facilities, good catering and good weather, made this a great weekend adventure to be recommended.
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Richard