One of the harder off-road races to kick off the season took place in Dawlish – called Oh My Obelisk!
A lone Musketeer took part aiming to equal his previous time and managed to just about do it.
Guy joined about 150 hardy souls who ran through boggy and muddy woods, along muddy trails and about two miles of road out of about 11 miles in total to reach the Obelisk high above Dawlish and back.
The terrain is ever changing and never allows you to rest or get into any routine for long.
For those who like off-road (also called multi-terrain) this is a challenge or tough, but not extreme.
Although, muddy, it was the driest for a few years and also the warmest, despite a gale blowing in your face in the last hundred metres at the start/finish at the leisure centre.
There were few runners who had travelled further than South Devon, but clubs were represented from Cornwall and west Devon.
It is a well organised race with water stops and helpful marshals. There are numerous prizes awarded at a presentation and changing rooms at the leisure centre.
Maybe Guy might have some company next year?
By Guy