That was possibly the coldest and wettest climb of 2017. It started out ok, just some light rain, and although I felt like I had very little energy - despite having breakfast - I was pretty determined. Initially my goal was to go up and down three times, but realistically twice was plenty! After the first climb, it started smashing down, so by the time I got back to the base I was thoroughly drenched. This did, however, keep me relatively cool climbing up the second time.- although once I got to the summit it was freezing! The wind had started howling across the bare rocks, transforming the heavy rain into horizontal barbs, and the wet gym shirt and leggings were no longer adequate!
I took one photo, and then replaced my camera safely back into its plastic baggy - no water damage for me, thanks!
The entire drive home was pretty cold despite turning the heat up, and the shower once I got home was divine. I am now lying in bed enjoying the fact that it is warm and dry. The entire climb (ok entire two climbs) took 1h12 on my Garmin.
I am leaning heavily towards getting a Fenix 5S, as I dislike the fact that my current Forerunner 220 thinks that everything I do is a run - and therefore seems to laugh at me when it says I only do 1k in 16 minutes, etc...
I have also been told that I should get a shell coat to protect me from the elements. We shall see.
And back at the beginning of the year you criticised my climb of Black Hill in the cold and rain...
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