If anybody slipped over out the back of the course, then I
missed it. Except for the shot of Martin van Barneveld below picking himself up after a slip just before the
big hill climb. This year
all of the jumps were amongst the trees making picture taking conditions very
dull. So for the most part, I camped up at the top gate with a good view of the valiant hill climbing efforts. The view from
the top is magnificent indeed and with the light drizzle the landscape looked
like something that Constable would paint, if he were alive today.
Despite what appeared to be thin fields, there seemed to be some good racing across the grades. As expected Wellington
Harriers dominated the Junior Men’s grades while Scottish smothered everyone
else in the Senior Men’s race. Kip Kemei was the first senior man home which is no surprise given that he has won every race started. I hope he is able to make
it to the national XC event in Hamilton next month to continue his success. What
would be even more interesting is whether he is able to make it to the National
Road Relays which might give Scottish its best chance of winning the coveted
national title once again.
When you're feeling like this.....
....then it's time for a pit stop to tie up the shoelaces
Bugger!
Kip Kemei with the Wellington Centre XC Championship Shield, retained by Scottish
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