I did this race last year and finished 34th. My goal was to finish in the top 15 despite the course being flat for the first half which doesn’t suit me best.
I was running great 3/4 into the race until I slipped on the wet descent and crash! I grazed and cut the right side of my body. A lot of pain but after 10 minutes and cleaning up with a marshal I continued to the finish for 3rd espoir. It’s such a great feeling to be called up to the podium. Even if it’s not a victory you still feel relieved that the hard work paid off.
It was also great to meet fellow Brit Robbie Simpson and winner of the race!!
