I was going to assess it on the day... If I'd been feeling good and the conditions were good, go over Broadstand, no ropes... If not, go around it... Ultimately, in the big scheme of things, a few minutes aren't going to make a difference...

Famous last words perhaps, if, when I eventually get myself back into gear for fell running after a long lay off with a serious injury, I get round and finish in 24.02