Hi everyone - I did the Midgley Moor race - and now discover that I came second last on the day, by the sounds of things, I did well to get round and I only ended up on my backside once.

Wished I'd taken the long route instead of the short cut through the heather - the scratches on my legs have just about recovered! But it was an experience - the first time I'd worn my fell shoes or been fell running - someone kindly said afterwards that it was a 'toughy'. I figure that after the heather combined with the hail shower which had me grumbling and wondering whether I'd have been better off staying home with a cup of tea and Radio 4.

But I have joined Calder Valley Fell Runners so there's no escape now, and I'm looking forward to the summer and to getting a little more 'fell fit'!

Sorry to hear about your knee, Stagger, as I say, my aim was to get round without hurting myself or getting lost and I more or less achieved both aims!

Euan