Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series South Devon
8th February 2014

 

Unofficial Result

Ian Sturdgess 4.07.30


On Saturday 8th February I took part in the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series (CTS) South Devon half marathon rated 4 - severe and ran the half marathon which had 1,996ft of climbing in 04:07:30. As with all CTS events the run was a mixture of coastal trail paths and footpaths. Despite the horrendous weather seen by the Cornwall and Devon coast the event went ahead although the route had to be changed as some of the paths were impassable and even the start had to be changed as the green in Beesands where the start is normally placed had been taken by the sea. Following the mandatory briefing (no kit check this time) the route led us straight to the coastal path which was followed up and down the hills towards Start Point in pleasant sunny weather. The route then followed the path towards Lannscombe Bay where the windy drove into our faces and covered us in foam from the sea. The flooded, muddy path was followed along  though to a rocky area  until we climed again before dropping down and up again to East Prawle. From East Prawle we followed farm tracks and some roads (mainly up hill) back towards Beesands with some hairy descents down very muddy paths. As with all Endurancelife events it was hard with numerous climbs but the scenary made it all worth while. If you like trails and a challenge .... give a CTS event a go - http://www.endurancelife.com/event-new.asp?series=82

Ian Sturdgess

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