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A similar start to my last XC review. I am physically exhausted today after yesterday’s race but also a busy week of Sixth Form, running and multiple other activities. This was my first ever Sussex league race which was exciting but also a little daunting, it was quite a tough course with multiple hills but I am quite proud with my performance.The conditions were not the best, it was not raining and it wasn't windy but it was so muggy and humid which I think are one of the worst conditions, especially for a race when you are pushing yourself and therefore have sweaty hair and face and basically everything. Nice, I know but it’s the runners truth. During the race I totally regretted wearing my spikes because the ground was so dry and they didn’t do anything for me apart from worrying me when I was running on the concrete/flint. However I don’t think my performance was affected as I came in the top 10 in the U17, U20 and senior race (that is what my coach said). I am now awaiting the official times and placings on the Sussex Athletics website. Throughout the race I felt a slight burn on my foot which was very annoying and it turned out I had a red, raw blister on the ball of my foot. I think this may have been caused from my spikes rubbing which is strange because it has never happened before but hey ho, it’s not the end of the world, I just know or nest time to perhaps wear a blister blaster or something. After, everyone agreed that it was a tough race which was ‘comforting’ in a way to know that people felt the same. Has anyone else had races this weekend? First XC? Same course for the 100000th time? Or perhaps a relaxing weekend after a tough week? Please let me know what you would like the next blog post to be about! Imogen xx Shoutout to Elizabeth Hamblin to wish her a happy birthday as she climbs through the trees at GoApe!
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