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Writer's pictureSteve Frith

S.Y.C.C.A. X-Country - Katie's Angels



At the start of most of my blogs, there's a paragrah about walking Willow and managing to snatch a bite to eat before setting off.

Coffee in bed together, with Sally ... not Willow, then downstairs to ready myself for ninety minutes of throwing the ball to tire Willow out. I have a "B" routine to ensure that I don't forget anything: Ball, biscuits, bags (poo), beaker (coffee), bobble hat and brain.

Went to worktop under the boiler to get a few biscuits out of the tin. Wet. You're joking me! We had the boiler serviced a month or so ago and a leak fixed about 6 months ago.


Phoned British Gas who supposedly care for our boiler in return for an arm and a leg each year. No engineers available, "Thursday at the earliest." After a rant, I took Willow out for her usual ramble. Back home, quick bite to eat and another drink. Sally manned the phone while doing her stretching exercises and I took Willow for her second walk of the morning.

Back home, visit the loo for a wee and put gear into the rucksack. Batteries charged and time to jog down to the park in my boots. It was going to be muddy down there. No point in taking the car, parking would be at a premium and it was more environmentally friendly to walk.


The races were "back to front" in terms of start times, this suited me in terms of lunch and editing the images. I'd taken two cameras but failed to check the SD cards. Just ONE card between the two. Couldn't believe it. I'd have to limit the number of photographs for each senior race. Possibly 800 images at the most. BUM!



Not a good spot to stand for snaps. Harsh light from the right



Down to the track at the bottom, catch the runners coming between the wall and trees. And … the sun came out. Dark shadows on most of the runners' bodies, while their heads were in bright sunlight. Waste of time. I should have just walked away.


Stayed down the bottom end and chose to stand on a corner, the mud would hopefully provide the odd slip. Second lap and I moved up to the finish. This is my usual position for the Penistone Parkrun, so I know what to expect. The weather worsened by the time the ladies race was due to begin. Running would be far better than just standing around. Great weather for X-country.



Much better image from the wall end, just before the track.



Strong running by Gareth Cooke with Paul not that far behind.




Given their all for the sake of their club



A huddle of Harriers



Pouring it down - PFR ladies brave the wind and rain.



I survived another heavy shower or two, time to find somewhere warm and a cuppa coffee to stimulate the brain.

Back home and time to put the "one" card into the jaws of the computer. Lunch and a kip for half an hour. I'm old, I need it. Two more Willow walks to go before the day ends.



KARMA: Good intent and good deed contribute to good karma and future happiness


A message on Facebook:

Dear Steve I hope your ears were burning this afternoon. I have been to visit my brother Andrew Coomber. We were talking about running and my race photos. He was very impressed with the amount of money you have raised for Mountain Rescue. Andrew is the Sales Director for Loupedeck. He has given me a Loupedeck Editing unit for you - he says it will reduce your editing time by 50%.


Bridget


I was gobsmacked. Picked it up on Monday, met Bridget in one of the Penistone cafes and wow!

I've had 10 minutes on it today and I'm not that good at reading instructions. Maybe I can work it out without looking at the manual.

It's very intuitive and even an OAP can manage to fathom things out. Looking forward to using it on the photographs from the Silkstone Shuffle and the Travellers 6 this weekend.









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