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I loved this race because

Having scanned a few people’s Strava entries for this race, the key words appear to be mainly ‘hot’ and ‘hilly’, although other terms like ‘scenic’ and ‘friendly’ also crop up from time to time.

The sun was out for a beautiful evening in Cutteslowe and a moment of self-transcendence.

So, Henley XC, the last venue in the league for this winter and my first time there.

Race report – Hanney 5 – October 2^nd 2022

I entered the Hanney 5 as part of a training plan (thanks coach Ian K!!) to get back to running in the double digits as a target after regularly only running 5-6 miles.

I first visited Longworth in 1988. I was living in York as a student and had never been to Oxfordshire before.

The Cotswold Classic, aka Witney 10, has been a regular fixture in the Club Championship for as long as I can remember.

I'd entered the series as usually these are good events and I thought it could help me regain some fitness!

Inspired by Graham Bridges t shirt “I might be old but I saw all the best bands” (or similar!), I’ll borrow from the Style Council as the “Long Hot Summer” continues.