I've decided I really hate this race!

It was 3rd time lucky though and very nearly not. Took a really funny turn at the bottom of Ogden Clough. Felt like I was burning up, went dizzy and wanted to throw up. Not ideal I guess running when not really ready for it. After last years DNF and the year before's illness I was beginning to think I just wasn't meant to do this one!!

Anyway...my own personal 'bully' got me round! To be honest if I hadn't had a sherpa goading/encouraging/forcing me to eat, drink, take the inhaler, eat more, drink, eat again , keep 'bouncing' and all the rest of it I'd probably still be there! God know's how he put up with my never ending moaning!

It was good to see everyone indeed, a real social event.

Thanks for the shouts at gerronimo - Kath I could hear you from half way up!! I see you noticed I 'borrowed' your line!

Yes guys I did make a cake and it was duly devoured by those that weren't so speedy and wanting to shoot off to the pub (used all my smilies up - insert the wry smile here!)

I was hoping for a sub 4 but failed miserably at 4.12 so a target for next year......yep you heard!!

So - hill reps up big end......anyone??!