I know this is away from the thread (I don't care ) but how much longer IS the new Borrowdale route? The fastest I can recall Simon running is 2:49 (correct me if wrong) whereas he ran 2:35 for the old course.

It was rarely ever won in a time slower than 2:45 before the course was lengthened. At least 5 minutes I'd say. Someone must know by how much it affected their Bessyboot split, it's the same course thereafter...