well theres plenty to read on this thread and some very usefull advice. ive been thinking of an attempt in june 2013 my 42nd birthday but after keeping an eye on this thread i might be over doing the build up, and up my training and look at next year. if anyones after company after xmas on all legs or needs help on a slower round or reccies id be happy to get involved. ive not done owt on the round but am reading up and getting what hill work i can in , ive got the distance in my legs just need to work on the hill bit and will keep an eye on this thread and also take note of all advice. is there any good books on the round ? so if anyone fancies helping a bg rookie get some time in or just in a bit bad mood and fancy punishing someone on a reccie im available {i'll probably reget that last bit :-s) sorry adders i dont mean piggyback your post but if i can help on your attempt just let me know :-)