Cyclocross training - only one faceplant

SEAN MCKIBBEN, SKIPTON, N YORKS, ENGLAND - went for a little cross training on the moors.  First part is very steep and rocky so have to carry the bike in the approved cross manner, bike on the right shoulder, arm under downtube holding the left side drop.  It's actually quite comfortable, until you have to do it for four hours, after which you have a deep bruise on your shoulder, plus one in the small of your back where the pedal is poking you.  After the climb, it's a rocky bridleway, all rideable but needs concentration.  Then across a field full of curious cows, and curious cow poo, then got a bit lost.  Came back the way I went and was rattling along when I was confronted with an unexpected deep trench with a hole at the end.  Tried to work out my options in a split second and the only viable one seemed to be to fall off, so I did.  I find that as soon as you are convinced you are going to crash, you do - I'm sure if I'd kept the faith I could have ridden through the hole.  Anyway, damage not too bad, scraped hip, elbow and thumb and a sizeable blood blister on the end of my thumb.  Good training for the 3 Peaks, where you frequently end up using your face as a brake.  Aiming to go out with the Airedale Valley Racing Club tomorrow; they have a reputation for being quick.