http://connect.garmin.com/activity/15598889

Right, first thing's first, now I'm beginning to feel like meself: very many thanks to IDP for his company and showing me round his back yard. A wonderful part of the world and we had some lovely weather for it.

Garmin reckons 2,600ft, but corrected on Sporttracks it's 2,169ft. 11.98mi anyway.

We started talking about eating whilst running and I said unless it's over 3 hours, I don't tend to bother. 5mins later...died on me feet. I just felt the energy drain from me. Sorry if I held you back any, Ian. Luckily this was only 20-30mins before the end. Was dreaming of my honey sandwiches back at the car!

Anyway, great lesson to learn. Going to start getting used to snacking from about 30mins in and every 15mins thereafter. If nothing else, as you said Ian, it'll be good practice for the ultras I've got on my list.

Will look to get over this way more I think. Some of the routes you were pointing out sounded great.

Thanks again for your own particular brand of hospitality!