Arriving in Zurich 4 days before the race and staying with relatives I spent the days before worrying about the sub-zero temperatures and what exactly to wear on race day itself. Fortunately the weather on race day was comparatively warm. The 4 lap course was fantastic, tight, hilly and cobbled streets through the centre of Zurich lined with spectators, a kind of winter Alpe D'Huez!
As expected, the first lap was crazy and after managing to stay upright I think I started the 2nd lap in around 10th place. Soon after, things begin to settle down somewhat and some of the lead group started to peel off. The last lap was a case of screaming "Achtung" and bouncing through lapped runners but I managed to get to the finishing straight in 2nd, only getting pipped for 3rd in the last dash though I managed to get 2nd in age group and 3rd overall so all in all a great result! I also managed to beat the N02 Swiss steeplechaser in the process - clearly having a bad day!
100 metres to go
This was as quiet as it got.......
Podium girls at last (x3!)
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