Thomas's Frog Graham Round

15 hours 49 minutes elapsed

We ran it as a pair - myself and Aaron. Aaron is a much stronger swimmer than I am, I am more well trained running in the Lakes and am targeting the Bob down the line. Swims: Aaron led the Bassenthwaite swim so I could focus on sighting his tow float. Crummock I went first, Aaron caught me up. Buttermere, I chased Aaron. Derwentwater I went first so i could do Otterbield Island and St Herberts such that we finished at similar times to avoid Aaron getting too cold. Runs: At Grisedale pike I had a small groin issue, likely from the Bassenthwaite swim. I was slightly concerned it might become an issue but fortunately it was fine once managed. Aaron has historically had some knee issues and they really affected him after the ascent up Mellbreak. We slowed dramatically between there and Red Pike. We got to the foot of Robinson and had a slightly longer break, issues were managed well and pace recovered. Navigation was not an issue. I know these hills really well, and we had recced legs 2 and 3 a few weeks prior. Weather was generally perfect, maybe a little too hot at points but otherwise fine. Derwentwater was really choppy which was suboptimal when fatigued, but fine. All around awesome experience !