just looking at sleepmonsters site pictures and videos,
as usual all the runners looked well organised and as usual controlled.
there is mention that marshalls were either already out or being sent out to most checkpoints to pass info on to the runners to advise them to retire.
i think what is happening is that the 'normal sedate person'has no concept as to just how fit these people are,and we all now they are very fit,very good navigators and there main strength is stamina.
no doubt though its going to get blown out of all proportion.
the mine owner said its the worst he had seen for 42 years,but i bet he came to that descision probably when he was being interviewed.
heck i have done the karrimor in blizzard conditions,as well as thunder and rain,but i was well prepared with kit and fitness as i am sure are our friends out there.