Quote Originally Posted by richsund View Post
Thanks. I was a bit of a newbie last year too, but obviously far less scared of a few rocks and tree roots than a lot of people! In contrast I find the tarmac / canal bank bits the worst, they just seem to drag, and there's nothing to distract you from the plod, plod, plod at a constant energy-sapping pace. But I guess it's a good reminder of why we're all on this particular forum!
This race was tougher and more hilly than several fell races I have done in my time!
Trooper Hill puts most hills to shame!!