Race Report: Trunce Race 4, Mon 2 June 2025

I decided to head along to the Trunce 4 on Monday evening to find out why Dom and Ryan rave about it so much—and to gather some feedback for our ladies, as a few have been curious about what to expect.

The start line was just like any other league race, with a great mix of abilities and ages, so there was no pressure or feeling out of place at all. When the boys said we’d warm up to the start, I should have guessed it would include a hill—and yep, it did! But it was a clever way to get the muscles waking up and ready for the challenge ahead.

Once the race kicked off, the speedy boys shot off ahead, and I settled into my own comfortable pace. I walked the hills when I needed to and didn’t feel silly or out of place for doing so. The scenery was fantastic—the views really make the effort worthwhile. The water crossings were fun, and the downhills even better. On the road sections, I even managed to overtake a few runners, which felt great!

I won’t pretend it was easy—it was a tough 4 miles—but I genuinely had a lot of fun and enjoyed a great evening out. After finishing, we did a cool-down jog—although I’m fairly sure that’s a regular part of the boys’ routine, not just because I was there! Then came the post-race treats: me with my trusty chocolate milk, and the boys with their Mars bars and pop. Honestly, after all that effort, I could have happily gone straight into the pub for a steak and ale pie—I was that hungry!

All in all, it was a fantastic Monday evening, and I’d highly encourage any lady to have a go. It’s truly open to everyone. If you want to know more or fancy joining me for the next race on Monday 23rd June, just ask!

Thanks

Sam Garside

Results:

Ryan got another PB, 27th male, 7th age category 31.02, Dom 53rd male, 26th in age category 34.17, Sam 27th lady, 6th in age category 43.39