I've got to say that, as one of the least experienced long distance runners, I still went into this knowing what I was up against and I would be very surprised if anyone didn't. I wasn't sure if I would be able to get round and was fully prepared to retire at a checkpoint if I thought I would put myself or anyone else in real danger. As it was, I knew I had the strength to finish even though it was really, really hard and I am very fortunate that I was one of the few slower runners to be allowed to carry on and complete after the cancellation. I carried extra kit because I knew I'd find it harder than a lot of experienced Fellsman entrants. The majority of people I met and talked to were taking the event very seriously, had lots of experience and were well prepared in terms of kit. I feel that the organisation is really brilliant and the pre-event information is detailed and stresses the need to carry decent gear. At some point we all have to take responsibility for ourselves and I think the majority of entrants do but ultimately the Fellsman is an 'event' for runners and walkers and the conditions on the top of Buckden Pike and Great Whernside were truly awful and were getting worse. In my opinion, the organisers made the right decision for the entrants and the staff and I have only got praise for them, they were totally brilliant.