Running round the New Forest

25 or so GoodGym runners descended on the New Forest for a scenic weekend of running, cycling and cheering.

After arriving in Brockenhurst on Saturday afternoon, the first job was to find the perfect spot to set up camp. Luckily the helpful staff at Hollands Wood campsite helped us find somewhere well located for the race start in the morning, not to mention some friendly neighbourhood ponies!.

With our spot claimed, some of us set out for a gentle cycle ride in the forest around Brockenhust, getting a preview of some of race courses for the next day. Rain was forecast, but other than few showers we avoided the worst of it!

After a few post-cycle drinks (during which it really did start to rain – thank goodness we decided against a BBQ! – we headed off for dinner and then for a good (or not so good) night’s sleep in the campsite.

Race day!

We had runners in the 10k, half marathon and marathon, plus Aidan, Anna and Bunty on cheering duty. Everyone did really well, but special congratulations go to Alex, who smashed his first marathon in 3.43! Also Matt, who was doing the marathon on the back of his recent alpine ultra-marathon adventures, and probably deserves a rest.

Exhausted, everyone made their way home for a nice sit down and a cup of team. Hopefully see some of you in Oxford!

(More photos to come - also if I left you off the register then let me know!)